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Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a developer and son of the former owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has sued Sarasota County in federal court and two local developers in state court over the Energy Economic Zone, a major development initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2014
Judge: Culverhouse can't use commissioner testimony

Sarasota County attorneys have scored a legislative win against a frequent litigious foe Hugh Culverhouse Jr. in his lawsuit against fellow prominent local developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 9, 2015
Lift Station 87 hits more delays

Sarasota city commissioners delayed moving ahead with the $32 million plans for a new wastewater facility to replace Lift Station 7 Monday, citing legal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth Barnett takes a nature walk with the children of Fiwagoh Orphanage in Narkuru, Kenya. Photo by Ashlie Fulmer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
East County residents travel on mission trip

Four East County residents traveled to Africa, July 28 through Aug. 10, to visit orphans.

  • East County
  • News
Gene Jaleski claims the town acted in error when it voted to remove information from the town website in September.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Jaleski files ethics complaint

Gene Jaleski believes the town broke the law by removing information from its website about a neighborhood undergrounding project. Will the Florida Elections Commission agree?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When Gracie McMinn gets tired of walking during the Heart Walk, her dad carries her the rest of the way. Gracie loves cheerleading and is learning to play tennis.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 22, 2011
Young survivors share their heartfelt stories

Ten-year-old McLain Miller has a scar down the center of her chest. She calls it "her zipper."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2009
East County man arrested for sex with minors

Derrick Faircloth, of the 7100 block of 84th Street Court East, was charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, two counts of introduction of obscene material to a minor and three counts of delivering a controlled substance to a minor.

  • East County
  • News
Crews rotated and worked more than 24 hours to stop the leak.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
UPDATE: Sewer leak at Gulfstream Avenue stopped

A forcemain sewer break that created a lake on Gulfstream Avenue stretching almost from Main Street to Ringling Boulevard was stopped early this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
IN BRIEF

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission at its Thursday, June 18 regular workshop that the town has uncovered $80,823 in budget cuts as a result of a budget study proposed by Key residents Lenny Landau and Phillip Younger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Strong puts the finishing touches on his 2010 entry. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Planning under way for 2011 Crystal Classic

The organizers have planned several new features for the second master sandsculpting event on Siesta Key, including a special tribute to veterans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • December 14, 2012
Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kristen Pace |
  • April 10, 2012
Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County residents Kay and Carmen Rizzo, owners of Carmen’s Italian Cafe, are thrilled to have Luigi back at their restaurant after he was taken during business hours one night in April.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sweet-flavored tobacco products, far left and far right, are packaged similarly to many candy products, center, with bright colors and sleek designs.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
County to clamp down on flavored tobacco

Calling the creation of candy-flavored tobacco 'reprehensible,' county commissioners pass a resolution to urge storeowners to take the products off of their shelves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angelo and Christine Furgiuele
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Mixed Marriages

Politicians, take note. You can work together even when you disagree - as these three couples demonstrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 12, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/12 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/12 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
Our View

Consolidate police, sheriff?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 8, 2013
The City Voting Guide according to Matt Orr

The City Voting Guide according to Matt Orr

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2011
Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party to dish up new experience

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's goal is to make this year's 30th annual luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital a better guest experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Your morning joe could be your new BFF

Despite many myths surrounding coffee, research shows it is a most beneficial beverage for your health.

  • Health
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