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Deputies arrested Michael Molner, 19, on three felony counts of burglary Aug. 30.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 30, 2013
TAC unit nabs burglars

The Sarasota Sheriff's covert surveillance unit, operating off a tip Thursday, arrested three burglars in the act.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota High softball team celebrates following Alyssa Price's solo home run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2013
Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
Siesta Key Village reaches tipping point

Stakeholders on the Key differ in their views on the optimal mix of retail versus restaurants for the popular tourist destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks Dick Vitale smiles after being doused with 30 buckets of cold water.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2014
Vitale 'chills' for charity

As Dick Vitale sat outside the Lakewood Ranch First Watch restaurant July 10, his primary purpose wasn't to eat pancakes or sign autographs.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Culture Collective hopes to involve more young people in area arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Readers Sound Off: Young People and the Arts

In keeping with this week's A&E feature on the Culture Collective, we wanted to hear why some of Observer Media Group's readers' and followers' opinions are on why a lot of young people aren't attending the arts. We asked, they answered, and here are the results:

  • Arts + Culture
A significant delegation of Sarasota leaders and officials have made trips to other cities — such as Chattanooga in 2010 — in an attempt to study best practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2015
Questions arise on value of local leaders' intercity trips

For the sixth time in seven years, a delegation of Sarasota officials will travel to a model city to learn about "best practices" — but what results do these visits produce?

  • Sarasota
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Briggs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Carter Psychology opens Ranch location; Community Haven gets chairman, accreditation; MGA Insurance adds new manager; Grapevine continues growth

  • East County
  • News
Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, formerly known as Pineapple Park, is one of three city parks where vending is allowed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
City cools on ice cream proposal

A city advisory board rejected a pitch to place an ice cream sandwich vendor in a downtown park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
joeseul
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 16, 2015
Psycho Tropics: Reinventing RaeF

Psycho Tropics: Reinventing RaeF

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairwoman Kitty Cranor, special guest Cherie Blair and Co-Chairwoman Kathleen Weiner at last year’s Town Hall Platinum Dinner.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 4, 2012
12 events in 2012

Because Sarasota's social and charitable scene is jam-packed every week with fun parties and soirees benefiting notable causes, BT has compiled an abbreviated 2012 Black Tie social calendar featuring 12 don't-miss events that we're looking forward to this year.

  • Arts + Culture
David Scanlon, president of Phoenix Ink, and Ted Helgesen, Phoenix Ink CEO
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Phoenix Ink

Phoenix Ink was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(CONTRIBUTED) Caroline Odell playing flute for the marching band in Peach Bowl competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands enjoy winning streak

Among its lengthy list of accomplishments in 2015, the LRHS band is invited to play at the Presidential Inauguration in 2017.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
Palm-Aire welcomes golf pro

Last month, Palm-Aire Country Club named Jay Seymour as its new assistant golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city launched the grant program to help small businesses with rent, payroll and the implementation of COVID-19 protective measures.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
City readies expansion of business grant program

Officials could soon broaden the parameters of an initiative issuing $5,000 grants to small businesses as part of a COVID-19 response effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Built in 1965, the home at 513 Yawl Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,346 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 5, 2021
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.2 million

Home at 513 Yawl Lane was the top seller on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key for the week of Aug. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 20, 2017
The Survivor

A classic beach house with a classic beach view.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key's damage claim to the federal government after Hurricane Hermine was based on beach damage caused by storm surge and rough surf.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2018
SPARCC celebrates season accomplishments

On April 18, auxiliary members and ambassadors gathered for a spring luncheon at The Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Just months ago, there was no sand behind the Longbeach condominiums seawall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Beach project almost complete

Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis is hopeful he can re-open the popular North Shore Road beach access in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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