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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.16.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
City officials have expressed an interest in retaining home rule over the topic of tree removal.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2018
City Commission to discuss state tree proposal

Local officials continue to voice opposition to a state bill that would restrict local regulation of tree removal from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Weber
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2019
Back-to-school moves

Back to School Dance benefits PTO projects at R. Dan Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2010
Beach Conditions Report updated to include oil spill information

The report is updated at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I've done 'Hello Dolly' five times," Roberta MacDonald says. "Playing it with my husband, Bob Turoff, was one of the greatest thrills I’ve ever had. I played that woman for about a year, and I could play her for the rest of my life."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
VIDEO: Roberta MacDonald: The golden lady

During Saturday's performance, Roberta MacDonald took the audience on a journey through her life in the theater, getting fired from 'The Today Show' and even showed clips of her serenading a monkey.

  • Arts + Culture
The Wiegand family has made participating in the Living Nativity a family tradition. Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Fairyn, Alexander, Benjamin, Catherine, Lance, Elizabeth, Davis and Sarah.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
A Christmas Story

The Tabernacle Church will host its 26th annual Living Nativity Dec. 13 through Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2019
St. Mary Men's Club dishes out Italian feast

The club hosted its annual Italian Night Jan. 17 in the parish fellowship hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2018
Visible Men awards dinner makes an impact

The group held its IMPACT Awards Dinner on Feb. 3 at the Fete Ballroom.

  • Black Tie
  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living |
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 12, 2018
Ballet supporters lunch with Director Iain Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held its Showcase Luncheon March 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Downtown merchants believe an amplified music system would help attract shoppers.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Downtown merchants make play for music

Businesses in downtown Sarasota want to add amplified music throughout the district to enhance visitors' experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sarasota woman keeps six chickens in her backyard as pets and egg producers. She wishes to remain anonymous, because the chickens are not legal. The woman said her neighbors don't mind her pets, because they make little noise.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Chicken-keepers crack city code

A group of citizens that wants to legalize chicken-keeping within backyards in city limits has gained support at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sailor Jaasiel Torres is winning high jumps a a freshman at North Florida. Photo courtesy Todd Drexler, Sideline Sports.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2019
Making their move: A check-in on local collegiate spring sports stars

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Levi works as an ambassador dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Barking good time at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Heroes Breakfast

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted their annual Heroes Breakfast on Jan. 16 to honor veterans who have guide dogs and service dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue for the foreseeable future.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 17, 2010
Trolley service extended

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Six-year-old Kinsie Reith picks out a prize from the Cairo Marketplace.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2018
Bayside Community Church holds 'Big Dig' camp

Children at Bayside dig up fun, Bible stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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