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Officer Patrick Schurr told Siesta Key Association members March 1 that he had written two citations over the past week, during three patrol periods at Beach Accesses 3 and 10.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Officers watch for loose dogs

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office personnel have stepped up enforcement of the county's ordinance forbidding dogs on most public beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen performed "Impressions" with Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra excels in Masterworks 4

The orchestra's 'Impressions' performance featured two great French impressionist composers and one Polish pianist/composer.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sean White.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean White

The Riverview High quarterback talks offseason improvement areas and overcoming mistakes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Many Main Street merchants said they still are recovering from the construction of the Five Points roundabout and the installation of parking meters and hope the city will delay the Main Street streetscape project. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Merchants denounce Main Street project

Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 16, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees of the event got to bring home a ceramic bowl.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Bowled over by support in Lakewood Ranch

Community turns out at Empty Bowls event to support food bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gianni Damaia and Eve Caballero in The Players' "That Wasn't Me," which runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'That Wasn't Me'

Llywelyn Jones' "That Wasn't Me" is having its premiere at The Players Theatre. You have until this Sunday to see it, but be warned, this review contains spoilers.

  • Arts + Culture
Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Water rates to hit part-time residents

Because of a 4% rate increase needed, the city will cut costs for the average full-time resident. Seasonal residents and high-volume users will bear the brunt of the price hike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota artist William Kelley's artist profile on Artsy.net.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota artist makes the Artsy.net cut

Artsy.net revolutionizes the way you can browse and buy art online, and for one Sarasota artist - 'It's a big deal.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
Commissioners prepare to make appointments

Two board members are slated to depart the Sarasota City Commission in November. The remaining commissioners are hammering out the details of selecting their replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 10, 2013
Deadline passes for Manatee Schools top job

The deadline to apply for the Manatee County Schools Superintendent position passed Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department investigates after undamaged boat sinks.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 19, 2016
Swamped or sunk? Longboat police investigate

Victim having boat raised and examined

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The main characters in the ensemble are two Catholic spinsters, in whose living room the action takes place. Like so many sisters, Margaret and Mary can be described as a salt-and-pepper pair.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 10, 2011
Theater Review: 'The Savannah Disputation'

If you haven't been 'saved' yet, you'll feel holier than thou after you've seen 'The Savannah Disputation' at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Roast's scallop dish
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 11, 2013
Tidbites

Roast is toasting around the corner from the Opera House; Polo Grill reopens; Half Shell Oyster has a name and place change; and Off the Hook rings a bell.

  • Arts + Culture
Andreas Leichtfuss began his coaching career in 1983.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2015
Welcome Aboard

Andreas Leichtfuss arrived in Sarasota two weeks ago to assume his new position as the Sarasota Scullers’ program director and head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons will perform at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
East County to celebrate arts

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the sixth annual Ovation event Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Rotarian Don Weippert chokes up while accepting thanks from veteran Carl Moore, whose Home for Our Troops homes was made partially possibly by Weippert's $10,000 donation. Weippert challenged his colleagues to support veterans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks host open house

Rotary, Rosedale women honor veterans

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota National Cemetery has buried more than 2,500 veterans and their family members since opening in January 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Veterans cemetery construction to resume

The long-delayed completion of Sarasota National Cemetery's phase one construction will begin as soon as the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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