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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 1, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market returns with social distance guidelines

Weekend downtown attraction returns with hopes of building its following.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Natalie Palumbo, a 21-year-old student at Ringling College of Art and Design, begins a mural of a pony and a young girl as part of a project for Sarasota Manatee Association for Therapy Riding.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 15, 2016
Ringling student paints mural for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy

The mural is part of SMART’s autism awareness campaign.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2022
McDonald's franchise opens Sept. 7 in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime McDonald's workers and franchise owners are set to open their 10th McDonald's in the region.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wendy McGinnis, formerly of the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 18, 2016
Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"There's a difference between a row of houses and a community," said Dave Fox, a Tara Preserve resident who participates in the water volleyball group . "(These groups) build a sense of community."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 28, 2015
Tara CDD affirms support for resident activities in community pool

The board dismissed a complaint about a resident volleyball club excessively using the facilities.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Patrick is one of several officers responsible for patrolling the area west of the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Circle leaders call for increased police presence

Businesses on St. Armands Circle are worried about the police attention the area is receiving, a problem the Sarasota Police Department is working to address — within reason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department provided this image of the Selby Library following a stabbing that took place on the building's second floor today.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2014
UPDATE: Stabbing occurs at Selby Library

According to the Sarasota Police Department, a man stabbed another man after getting into an argument about the library's computers this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Downtown leaders discuss Main Street gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is considering investing in signs welcoming visitors to the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

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Jace Conger, Rage Shaw, Steve Flinn and Robert Sykes began camping out as early as 4 a.m.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: King's crew

When you want Stephen King's autograph that badly, nothing else will do. This group of people began camping out as early as 4 a.m. today at the Barnes and Noble bookstore to claim their place in line. King's book signing takes place at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
It is expected to take until approximately 5 p.m. tonight to make the repairs. Only the left travel lane is still flowing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2012
UPDATE: Accident on I-75 due to dropped cell phone

According to a report by Florida Highway Patrol, a crash earlier today has caused the right and center southbound travel lanes of Interstate 75 near the 231 mile marker to be closed for repair.

  • East County
  • News
Jesse White with his daughter Amelia White, 8.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 25, 2013
Children at Work

Many children took part in the 20th annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day Thursday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Syprett presents his proposal for the Lido pool and pavilion at a workshop Tuesday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Lido residents criticize plans for pool and pavilion

As the city seeks a private operator for the Lido pool and pavilion, those living near the beach continue to speak out against significant changes to the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woolf is a potential candidate on this year’s American Idol
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 6, 2013
American Idol Filming Main Street

American Idol films local Sam Woolf on Main Street

  • East County
  • News
Shari Siegel with Emmy Schmidt and Women's Club President Kathleen Allen
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Womens Club gathered today for the Club's annual fashion show and luncheon at the clubhouse. This year's event was themed, "Stepping into Fashion with Pj's Boutique of Sarasota."

  • East County
  • News
Locals visited the Zota Beach Resort Friday, April 6, for an art and jewelry auction.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat auction sells collectible art, jewlery

An auction held at the Zota Beach Resort offered rare jewels, painting and sculptures for below market prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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