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Larry Bustle raised the flag during the opening of Bennett Park. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Observed: In defense of Larry Bustle

It must have been a really slow news day for Fox 13 investigative "reporter" Doug Smith.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The current plans for a Cocoanut Avenue streetscape project would remove parking along the median, replacing it with a reduced number of spaces along the widened sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
City plots Cocoanut Avenue improvement project

The city is preparing to embark on another major downtown streetscape redesign, with several interested stakeholders keeping a close eye on the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 17, 2012
Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Palm-Aire pro battles rare blood cancer

Head Golf Professional Steve Yates was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in January. On Dec. 5, the club raised $68,557 to help pay for his medical expenses during Steve Yates Appreciation Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Snowy plover mother pauses with one chick beside her and another under her, with just its legs visible. The babies fledged just before July 4. Photo by Catherine Luckner.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Chicks flock to beaches

Six snowy plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 black skimmer chicks achieved viability.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson was furious with a request by the former town manager to gain retirement status to gain access to the town's health insurance plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request

The Longboat Key Town Commission also whittled down a list of town attorney candidates to two at Monday night's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 2, 2015
New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 28, 2015
Savor Sarasota 10th Anniversary Preview

Michael's Wine Cellar hosted the preview of the tenth community-wide culinary event

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Three crashes reported on GMD; ULI prepares for first meeting; Town prepares for state groin challenge hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 27, 2013
Business Observer

Sanctuary manager earns PCAM designation; SYC introduces Farm-to-Fork initiative; The Met on St. Armands to host Feed-a-Family event; Moore's celebrates 46th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
GWIZ
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • 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
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
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
Vicky Cawte and her mother, Deirdre, will co-host weekly Irish dancing classes at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
San Marco Plaza to offer Irish Dance in Lakewood Ranch

Deirdre and Victoria Cawte are offering Irish Dance classes starting Oct. 10 in East County.

  • East County
  • News
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