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File photo Sara Green, 6, and her sister, Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Freedom Fest is always short in distance, heavy on charm

Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade participants march just a quarter-mile around Bay Isles Road, but the parade goes the distance on charm. In fact, the Fourth of July parade is often described as the shortest, most charming parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 23, 2014
Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city is investigating the feasibility of a call from some St. Armands stakeholders to build two parking garages on the island.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2014
Parking study to examine two-garage plan

At today's St. Armands Business Improvement District meeting, Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the city was updating a study aimed at addressing parking shortages around the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Deputy Brian Biegel and K9 Ryker attended 80 hours of training, which included searching dozens of vehicles, thousands of parcels and conducted more than a dozen building and area searches.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 28, 2014
K9 team certified in explosives detection

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently added the only certified bomb detection team in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties, and the first at this agency since 2004.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A sign on Main Street discourages donations to panhandlers. As part of a new campaign, downtown merchants will offer donation boxes, with funds going to homelessness serves providers.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2014
Downtown merchants work to discourage panhandling

Led by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, businesses in the heart of the city are preparing a campaign to direct funds to homelessness service providers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
North Water Tower Park, located in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood, is a popular location for disc golf.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 6, 2014
County Commission to vote on park expansion

North Water Tower Park is owned by the City of Sarasota. The Sarasota County Commission could to expand the property by 6.2 acres.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller

Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller, 82, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Murray Hildreth

James Murray Hildreth, 71, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Longboat Key, died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee High School Assistant Principal Tony Losada has spent 20 years in the school system for 20 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Principal candidates introduce themselves at community forum

The three contenders for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School fielded questions from students, parents and faculty members, May 27, in the school's auditorium and cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Fred Nagel

Glenridge resident Fred Nagel built model ships for more than 40 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Anne Schimberg (pictured), Ellen Honig, Brenda and Herb Schimmel and Marilyn and Marvin Abrams are among a group of friends looking to start Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Lakewood Ranch Jewish group aims to unite

A group of conservative Jewish friends hopes to turn its informal Shabbat gatherings into a community.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy High (far right), principal of Nolan Middle School, said the school will succeed in the future because of the quality people who work there.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 21, 2014
Two more East County principals to retire

Nancy High of Nolan Middle School and Myra Russell of Gene Witt Elementary School will retire effective June 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Bloody Marys

TWIS Tour Guide: Bloody Marys

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell reads the proclamation to Mary Ann Robinson. "This is one of my favorite parts of my job," says Atwell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 25, 2014
Sarasota proclaims March 25 Mary Ann Robinson Day

The city of Sarasota honored Sarasota resident and philanthropist Mary Ann Robinson for her years of giving back to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robin Meyer, pictured in May 2012, shortly after he assumed the role of PZB director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2013
Longboat Key P&Z director resigns

Robin Meyer's departure comes less than a year-and-a-half after he was hired to lead the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Homes will be similar in style to this model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Mattamy builds plans for Lakewood Ranch

The Canada-based builder will make its Lakewood Ranch debut with 675 homes near Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Town and police union are at odds about new contract

The Longboat Key union-represented police officers turned down three separate offers from town officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Siesta businesses reach outdoor display compromise

Siesta Key businesses recently reached a compromise on a proposed amendment to a Sarasota county ordinance banning the outdoor display of goods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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