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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
'Racism fuels Newtown perception'

An adviser to the Police Advisory Panel believes if Newtown residents believe whites think they are criminals, they wonder why they should obey the law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sign on the door at Stitch Boutique states the clothing store is closed for fall renovations.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
Stitch Boutique merchandise vanishes

Last week, a co-owner at Stitch Boutique discovered $40,000 in merchandise had been taken from the store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Contract negotiations stall again

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at an impasse for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deal is near

The controversial sculpture's owner has offered an agreement, but the city and the veteran who wants to purchase it have not yet signed off on the deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tito Muñoz
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks IV with Tito Muñoz and Giora Schmidt

Tito Muñoz, who has been assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony, led the Sarasota Orchestra in performances of works by Barber, Piazzolla and Rachmaninov this past weekend and knocked the roof off the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • October 22, 2014
My View

Forget ULI; change how we govern

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Marina's holds pizza eat off

As part of their 28th anniversary celebration, the owners of Marina's Pizza in Lakewood Ranch hosted a pizza eat off this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2016
St. James Park home sells for $645,000

Residential real estate transactions June 13-June 16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

Sarasota Memorial Hospital moved up two spots in U.S News and World Report's rankings of the top hospitals in Florida, to sixth best in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Brown: 'This is our island'

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to allow Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to do whatever it takes to keep oil off Longboat Key's shoreline and its nearby waterways.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

Sarasota Military Academy freshman Isaac Weintraub fought his way to the semifinals, winning a bronze medal in his sparring division at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Tournament Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, in Las Vegas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
County could seek fees

The Public Facilities Financing Advisory Board will use Sarasota County staff to analyze ways to bolster funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Contractors already have begun framing several apartment buildings and pouring slabs for other structures, such as this future parking garage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Ranch Lake Apartments construction begins

Ranch Lake Apartments, which now are under construction on 48 acres behind the State Road 70 Walmart, is under new ownership.

  • East County
  • News
Jeanne Larranaga in a costume she will wear during Sunset Boulevard. Courtesy of John Larranaga
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Showstopping career: Jeanne Larranaga

A January performance as Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' at The Players Theatre in Sarasota will be the latest in a storied community-theater career for East County resident Jeanne Larranaga.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Laura Proctor

Laura Proctor runs a personal chef business called Epicurean Pursuits. Read more about her in this week's candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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