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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission gathered for a special remote meeting to discuss the proposed mask ordinance.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2020
Sarasota City Commission approves mask requirements

In a 4-1 vote, the commission adopted an ordinance mandating face coverings when social distancing is not possible in public settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 5, 2018
Food for thought at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Soul Food Symposium

Students and community members come together to learn about the soul behind soul food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Retired U.S. Army Col. Gill Ruderman graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1966. In 1967, he was deployed to the 25th Infantry Division in Cu Chi during the Vietnam War.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Gill Ruderman

Army veteran came to America from Palestine in 1948 as a Hebrew-speaking child.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
Zota murder suspect could be released pretrial

Darryl Hanna Jr. will be ordered for supervised release, court records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tamara Stefanovich will bring her steady hand and esteemed piano talent to the Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 4, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra finds last-minute replacement for Masterworks III

Due to an untimely illness, Russian trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov will be replaced as a solo performer by world-renowned pianist Tamara Stefanovich.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
$4 million beach project questioned

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission Monday a north-end beach project is needed to protect Longboat residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 15, 2018
Children's Guardian Fund aims high for children

The Helping Our Kids Soar Fall Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
A small family sits on the beach watching the waves brought on by Tropical Storm Emily.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 31, 2017
Visitors at Siesta Beach not concerned about weather

Despite waking up to Tropical Storm Emily, visitors to Siesta Key weren't going to let the inclimate weather keep them from heading to the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadedvan in today's Daily Headlines broadcast.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: City Commission nixes Main Street gallery; Deputies seek suspect in shooting; Commission approves telecommunications changes; Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees; Industrial Park nabs $15M in financing loan; Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today; and MORE

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Artists draw sidewalk art at this year’s Chalk Festival, which founder Denise Kowal says could be the city’s last.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
2013 Chalk Festival may be the city of Sarasota's last

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal says this year's event was a success, but she's already considering moving next year's festival out of the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters can also return absentee ballots on Election Day up to 7 p.m. tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
County reports steady primary numbers

Every Sarasota County precinct is open until 7 p.m. tonight for today's Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County contractor Stantec is working on an emergency sewer line repair, which has forced the closure of Mangrove Point Road on Siesta Key near Out of Door Academy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2014
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Siesta road closed for sewer repair

Sarasota County deputies are helping direct first-day-of-school traffic while Mangrove Point Road remains closed between Higel Avenue and Woodside Road today

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 8, 2015
Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association took a break from work and celebrated the holiday season Dec. 15, at Crab & Fin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart plays Ingrid Neel in her first professional tennis match April 17. (Photo by Kelsey Grau)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Mustang Ashley Bongart makes debut as a pro

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Bongart competed in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Sarasota Open April 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phillippi Estate Park is located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Flyer courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
County to honor four historical Sarasota women in new exhibit

The exhibit will feature guest speakers who “address the period in which the women lived, impacts on their lives, troubles they faced and a review of their family heritages.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county landfill will increase to 200 feet in some portions, which will add 15 years to the lifespan.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
County landfill to increase to 200 feet

The height expansion will add 15 years to the life of the landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2017
Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 10, 2015
New College Clambake

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