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An overturned truck Thursday morning has closed a northbound ramp to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 3, 2018
Overturned truck closes ramp to I-75 at University Parkway

FHP on the scene cleaning up northbound ramp.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles stands on the roof of his historic restaurant, which seats 169 people.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2010
Mar Vista's second-story plan moves forward

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has plans to build a second-story addition to his restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Sidelines

Lady Mustangs win regional crown; Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 12, 2012
A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The poetry of the music is just gorgeous," says Rachel Assi of Gloria Musicae's Argentinean-influenced Christmas concert. "I think it'll be a beautiful piece and an interesting venture into something a little unknown."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 1, 2010
Fresh Pipes

Singer Rachel Assi is young, ambitious and happy to serenade you. Gloria Musicae's new chorus manager is ready to make an impression on Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
On the nights they work late, Jenny Acheson and Dale Rieke will sleep in the loft above his drafting table. Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 23, 2012
Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson: Partners in art

Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson are growing their passion for photography, furniture and each other in a spacious Sarasota studio north of downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Don't miss your chance to meet Santa!
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
HOLIDAY TIPS: Santa Appearances

Santa is coming to town, and he's making a handful of appearances all over Manatee County and Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dave Bullock, left, and Juan Florensa are retiring in January.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Succession planning at Town Hall

Key has two big positions to fill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival extends registration for first ever collaborative student film contest

Local students have been provided more time to register for Sarasota County School’s first ever Student PSA Film Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The first numbers will be generated after Nov. 30, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau said.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz

Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
FULL STORY: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Libraries will be closed through April 12 as the county responds to the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 17, 2020
Sarasota County libraries to close through April 12

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the county's library system will switch to digital-based services only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abdul-Khaliq ‘A.K.’ Murtadha and Emerald Rose Sullivan star in WBTT’s production of ‘The Mountaintop.’ Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 24, 2018
WBTT shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“The Mountaintop” imagines Dr. Martin Luther King’s final night in gripping West Coast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Stephen Warne |
  • May 19, 2012
Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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