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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2020
Sarasota County pauses drive-thru COVID-19 testing until Tuesday

Unable to fill all its appointment slots, the Sarasota County Department of Health said the pause will conserve resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Start your day with a stroll down Historic Bridge Street.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Destination: Anna Maria Island

Head north from Longboat Key to check out the shops, destinations, restaurants and beaches of Anna Maria Island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Silver Stars dancers said the eight-minute performance was one of the most thrilling experiences of their lives. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
HALFTIME HOOPLAH

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars Dance Team performed in the halftime show of the Discover Orange Bowl.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orchestra moves forward with facility improvements; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate; Water quality project requires tree removal

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates purchase Sarasota Reds

The minor-league baseball team will move to Bradenton and will get a new name and logo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Payne Mansion at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is undergoing treatment for drywood termites in anticipation of upcoming exhibits.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Selby Gardens Payne Mansion gets tented treatment

The Christy Payne Mansion is treated for drywood termites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
Builder seeks insight from locals

Canadian homebuilder Mattamy Homes uses focus groups to help create its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway will retire in October after serving as chief for two years. Hollaway has 30 years of service with the department.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 23, 2012
Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway is a member of the state's Deferred Retirement Option Program, which mandates that an employee receives additional pension dollars for five years before they must retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Justin Boros and dancers from The Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 29, 2010
Irish dancer Justin Boros in rehearsal (VIDEO)

Justin Boros rehearses with dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota for the debut performance of his new Irish dance act, "Rhythm in the Night."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 30, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Sinking of the Titanic'

A moving, expressive tribute to the tragic story of the Titanic.

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Signage standards delay enforcement

Changes in federal standards have delayed the Manatee County Sheriff's Office from increasing traffic enforcement in Lakewood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
County dispels beach construction rumors

To keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million Siesta Beach renovations, Sarasota County recently launched a website dedicated to the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
News Briefs

Meeting advertising doesn't add up; Weekly Publix progress report; Mote releases turtle, continues to treat dolphin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superior Asphalt Inc. prepares Cape Leyte Drive for new asphalt as part of a $2.9 million contract that includes resurfacing eight Siesta Key streets.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota County repaves Siesta Key streets

The contractor assigned to the project expects to finish work in the center of the island by Nov. 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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