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Steve Molinaro, of SJM Enterprises, works to put up and plug in colorful holiday lights on all the lamp posts, Saturday, Nov. 19, in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lighting up the town

Siesta Key will soon be all lit for the holiday season, but someone's got to get those lights in place first.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2016
St. Mary gets in the holiday spirit

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2015
Mark Hawkins appointed to Planning Commission

Hawkins will fill the seat left vacant by Michael Moran, who filed to run for the 2016 Sarasota County Commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is is trying to make bail — for charity.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 24, 2013
Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino plans to raise $3,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
Considering life in Israel, Americans need to get a grip

The internet was full of fake news. And mainstream media were reporting stories that most respectable journalists wouldn’t consider news. Sensationalism everywhere. It was exhausting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta will kickoff his final season Aug. 19 during the Cougars Preseason Classic versus DeSoto County.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brody Leiberick, 4, loves John Deere tractors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2010
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members donated to local nonprofit groups, such as the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gives back to local nonprofits

SMART is among three organizations that received $10,000 from the Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
Bella Smith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight Athlete: Bella Smith

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 11, 2010
Literacy fete makes reading a second nature (WITH VIDEO)

Kids and adults celebrated National Adult and Family Literacy month with recreational and educational activities at Oscar Scherer State Park, in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Cops Corner

June 2 supreme being 5:16 p.m. - 2800 block of Ringling Boulevard. Dispute/Fight. The manager of a pizzeria called officers after a customer called the store demanding free pizza. The manager said that, three days earlier, the same customer came in and asked for another pizza because his pizza tasted strange. At first, the manager said that he couldn't give the customer another pizza without a receipt, but eventually gave him a new pizza because the customer was getting upset. On Monday, the customer called the store and said he wanted a free pizza or else he would beat up the manager. The customer came to the store and apologized prior to police arriving.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joyce Rubin and Sheila Weiser model their handmade scarves, which are for sale at Exit Art’s Chart House location to benefit PAMFF.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2011
Organization to help military family, friends

Professionals Assisting Military Families & Friends members will provide key services to those close to returning veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Four crimes were reported in Osprey within a quarter-mile radius from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20. No arrests have yet been made.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 24, 2014
Osprey crimes prompt investigation

Sheriff's deputies investigate whether a link exists between four geographically-clustered crimes that occurred in Osprey last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Roberson is a two-time breast cancer survivor.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2018
The scent of health

Jennifer Roberson turns to aromatherapy after cancer returns following a 14-year hiatus.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2010
Key Club project approved

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project by a 6-1 vote Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buses pick up students from high school, then elementary and then middle schools each day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2016
Student OK after bus accident

A student at Braden River Middle School fell into the path of a bus yesterday during dismissal.

  • East County
  • News
Ross Alander
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Subcommittee makes final selections

A subcommittee formed to review operations at Town Hall selected six Longboat Key residents to interview department heads in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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