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Sheriff Tom Knight, left, and Lt. John Jernigan display stolen metal and mug shots of the suspects in those thefts.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 8, 2011
Illegal-scrapping crackdown nets 62 arrests

A sheriff's office campaign designed to dampen the theft and sale of scrap metal results in the capture of dozens of suspects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation staff are encouraging beach-goers to use Beach Access 7 to reach north Siesta Key beach tomorrow.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 10, 2012
Beach Access 5 closed tomorrow

Construction vehicles and a crane doing roof work on the Terrace Condominiums tomorrow will occupy the parking area for north Siesta Key beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 30, 2015
It's a private-sector project

Sarasota is an ideal place to have a conference center. But not so ideal is the idea to fund one with tax subsidies. If it’s such a great deal, the private sector should do it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2014
Benderson pitches Stickney project

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Armando Linde performed financial work for governments in more than 60 countries for 33 years
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2013
Armando Linde qualifies for at-large seat

Armando Linde's qualification secures the first commission race for the town's March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner celebrated his District 3 commission seat win Tuesday night with campaign supporters at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Brenner: 'We won'

Less than 100 votes separated incumbent Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Commission takes no action after judge's ruling

The County Commission Tuesday made no effort to amend the ballot wording for a proposed charter amendment on term limits, which a judge Nov. 21 had ruled misleading.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Sound off: Steube, Gonzalez, Gause

Reps. Greg Steube and Julio Gonzalez and School Board Chairman Bob Gause discuss top issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
The plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 3,200 square feet of living space and houses the mid Longboat Key real estate office of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2015
Michael Saunders sells mid-Key plaza for $800,000

The Saunders Family Limited Partnership, a Florida limited partnership of Michael Saunders & Company Inc., sold the commercial plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Fox 41 July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Rotary Club seeks dogged supporters for Bayfront plan

The provisional Rotary Club of Longboat Key calls for support of a dog park at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Becoming Dr. Ruth" runs through July 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becoming Dr. Ruth'

Mark St. Germain's 'Becoming Dr. Ruth' tells the story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer in a one-woman play at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Pam Eubanks Reclaimed water pipes are being installed along State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
BRU nears irrigation line completion

Braden River Utilities has completed work west of Interstate 75 in its quest to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 20, 2014
Manatee County becomes Benderson Park partner

The Manatee County Commission unanimously approved an agreement last week that allows the county to pay up to $150,000 annually in marketing materials associated with Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and longtime friend Stephanie Bastos, who dances with the aid from a prosthetic leg, will represent the United States at the Conference of Physically Integrative Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina from Sept. 20-30.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 8, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists to perform in Argentina

Artistic director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, the company and guest performer and friend Stephanie Bastos will perform at the Conference of Physically Integrative Dance in Buenos Aires.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

The Observer spotlights Braden River High freshman Courtney Mirabella.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liebe Gambe and her dad, Patrick Smith. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

An elegant evening ... with a few twists; With every season comes a change; The great adventures of Flat Ella; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Adams Lane near the Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, was closed to traffic when a suspicious package was located in the area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Bomb-squad called in to Sarasota Police Station

The Sarasota Police Department has called in the bomb squad and closed area downtown streets after a suspicious package was dropped near the department at 2099 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Political sign issues arise

Longboat Key District 1 commission candidate Lee Pokoik and town officials have been sparring over the placement of his campaign signs and the wording of his sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 30, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The List-Maker

After two years of planning out daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists for Ringling Museum's International Arts Festival, Dwight Currie is finally crossing off every item. is finally becoming a reality.

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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