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Commissioners are taking steps to finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 12, 2017
Commission taking small steps toward solving Siesta Key's parking problem

Commissioners agreed that a public lot at 6647 Midnight Pass Road would be the easiest option to pursue now.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 18, 2013
Woman uses child to conceal crack pipe

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man and a woman in possession of crack cocaine with a 6-year-old boy in tow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Siesta

A record-setting nesting season could offset the devastation from Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Florida'     s dry weather has prompted an emergency declaration from Gov. Rick Scott.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2017
Sarasota County issues burn ban

Fire danger high in drier-than-normal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 16, 2016
Mote debuts coral reef exhibit

The new exhibit features 15 coral species that live in Florida reefs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Katherine Harris and Anders Ebbeson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
UPDATE: Anders Ebbeson revered as affable man

The Swedish businessman and husband of Katherine Harris suffered several medical conditions. He was 68.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota-based artist James Griffin's "Fugue," oil on canvas. This work will be on display through Nov. 29, at Dabbert Gallery (Courtesy Dabbert Gallery).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Weather: East County

Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ebbeson, right
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2013
Anders Ebbeson dies in reported suicide Tuesday morning in Sarasota

The Swedish businessman and husband of Katherine Harris suffered several medical conditions. He was 68.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
City receives settlement offer on State-Street Sunshine complaint

Citizens for Sunshine made a settlement proposal to the city April 23 that would allow the city to move forward with the parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Will Longboat Key be spared again?

The hurricane season of 2005 tied for the most active season in history. The forecast for this hurricane season, which begins June 1, calls for similar storm activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Cops Corner 11.18.10

The suspect stole two prepaid cell phones, three T-shirts and a pair of headphones. The total value of the merchandise is $132.76.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Val Schneiderman said yoga is now as important to her daily routine as brushing her teeth. She practices every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Longboater looks to keep flow of yoga going

Val Schneiderman owned an ashtanga yoga studio in Connecticut, and now she is hoping to bring her teaching expertise to the Longboat Key and Sarasota areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proximity of the Echelon on Palm construction site and the Essex House condominiums has been a source of tension.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Residents fear impact of neighboring construction sites

Downtown Sarasota is going through a building boom. For people living next to new developments, that comes with some growing pains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Melissa Wandall, pictured with her daughter, Madisyn, speaks about red-light camera legislation. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Tragic intersection to get red-light cameras

Manatee County has activated red-light cameras at four intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
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