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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 16, 2012
My View: Clean voter rolls protect your vote

What is it about making sure only legal voters vote that makes liberals' hair catch fire? Why do they so intensely want it otherwise?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The project is slated for completion in spring 2017.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2015
$6.9 million Myakka River Bridge repair to proceed this week

One lane will remain open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Lakewood Eyesore Demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Janet Crouse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Janet Crouse

The Survivors in Sync member talks going to Italy and her favorite book.

  • East County
  • Sports
The parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street closed last summer after the city let its lease of the land lapse. Laurel Park residents hope to secure the use of the lot for the long-term.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2014
Laurel Park residents push for parking lot purchase

At Tuesday night's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting, residents agreed to send a letter requesting that the city purchase a nearby Burns Square parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President John F. Kennedy
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2013
JFK: The shots heard 'round the world

Fifty years have passed since President John F. Kennedy was shot dead, but for many Longboat Key residents the events of Nov. 22, 1963, remain etched in their memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; State to host information session for condo owners

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lt. Todd Mercer stands at attention during the raising of the flag. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Dual-purpose station has safety covered

Sarasota's Fire Station No. 17 will serve the University Parkway corridor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 13, 2017
Film review: 'It Comes at Night'

Imaginations run wild in 'It Comes At Night.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
EVO Volleyball program director Jeff Horr started the then-named Suncoast Volleyball Club of Sarasota in 2005.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 27, 2016
EVO Volleyball is born, for the benefit of everyone

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's River and Alex Ross play with hockey sticks at the Watch Party last year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Watch Party warm-up at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Youth ball hockey tournament debuts before Lighting Watch Party.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The majority of SCAT's bus routes utilize the downtown transfer station. With the transfer station already working at capacity at certain times of the day, possibilities for expansion have been identified.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
SCAT analyzes downtown transfer station move

Although the transit service doesn't anticipate relocating the downtown transfer station anytime soon, the city wants to hear the county's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Even now when I listen to my voice I don’t hear anything special," said Greenbrook resident Ron Babcock, who now narrates audio books for a living. "I think most folks are like that."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Ron Babcock

Ron Babcock always has been commended for his unique voice. Now, at 66 years old, he's finally using it to make a living.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gecko's Grill & Pub presents a check for $4,000 to Sarasota County 4-H Clubs & Foundation.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 31, 2015
Gecko's anniversary barbecue benefits Sarasota 4-H clubs

Gecko’s Grill & Pub celebrated its 23rd anniversary this month with a BBQ and party for customers and members of the community. The celebration was also a fundraiser that will benefit the Sarasota County 4-H Clubs & Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marissa Kay of Delray Beach tees off during the third round of the championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Leaders volunteer Rachel Towe dances the YMCA with Zach Rubin.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 15, 2016
Night with the Stars Prom dances over the rainbow

The annual special needs prom had a Wizard of Oz theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
A reason to remember

Pam Eubanks commemorates the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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