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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
FULL STORY: Judge calls auditing complaint 'meritless'

An independent investigation of City Hall and the Auditor and Clerk's Office revealed no issues with employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 25, 2012
Observed: Readers respond to challenge

Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Firefighters Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner, right, holds a discussion with Benchmark founder and President Edward Siedle after a special pension meeting Jan. 12, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2011
Pension trustee interrogates investigator

A Firefighters Pension Board trustee believes pension investigator Benchmark Financial Services has preconceived notions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2011
End of the road

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-0 loss to Tarpon Springs in the Class 3A-Region 3 finals Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
i-Ride Sarasota's top destinations have been downtown supermarkets, including the Whole Foods on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That'd be a huge accomplishment."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charismatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

  • Arts + Culture
Walter Gavin and Rhonda Post, one of the dessert judges, enjoy some of the desserts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Family Promises hosts sweet event

Family Promises held its third annual "Just Desserts" event Friday, May 20, at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Back row:  Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant  David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • News
When the Palm Avenue parking garage opens in December, 18 surveillance cameras will keep watch over the people parking their cars inside.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 28, 2010
Surveillance cameras will be watching

From Newtown, to downtown, to Payne Park, the city is planning a network of security cameras designed to keep people safe and help fight crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sahar Muhammad
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 12, 2013
Behind the lens: Children of 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered as a day of tragedy and resilience in the history of the United States. Listen to voices of this generation speak about what 9/11 means to them and how they learn about it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. recently sold for $1,762,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 2, 2017
Sansara condominium sells for $1,762,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 18-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2011
Five Wave Runners to compete in national level swim meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners will be competing in their first-ever national level swimming competition this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan McIntyre, John McIntyre and Mark Freeman pose outside the company's office in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
Main task was building his reputation

East County builder earns honors from University of Florida Construction Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'     s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.6.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
It turns out the Easter Bunny’s timing is good this year: Last year, the holiday came two weeks later, creating a lull in post-spring break traffic during the first two weeks of April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Businesses prepare for hopping Easter weekend

The Easter Bunny's timing is just right this year for local hotels and motels that are prepping for one of the busiest holiday weekends in recent years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 26, 2013
Passing grades but little improvement for Sarasota schools

In response to tougher grading standards, a state ruling prevented several schools' grades from falling further than they otherwise would have.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Mote to host Youth Making Ripples Film Festival

On Friday, Jan. 20 the top 12 films discussing various topics on ocean conservation will be played.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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