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More than 100 guns were turned in at the previous event in February 2010.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 6, 2011
Sheriff's office conducts third gun trade-in program

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will hold its third gun turn-in event in the past 18 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Timm
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Barbara Timm

Barbara Timm, 86, died June 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Gayler's start date, public hearings scheduled

David Gayler will start as interim superintendent Oct. 15; public hearings about a permanent superintendent replacement are set.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Wirries' aunt gave her a xylophone when she was still a baby. At 18 months, she started singing nursery rhymes in tune.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Little miss sunshine

East County singer Maria Wirries goes from guest artist to the main attraction. The little girl with the big voice turns 13 and prepares for her first solo concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The third update to the Siesta Promenade plans include a new design for the residential, retail and hotel units proposed for the property.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 11, 2018
Plans aim to control traffic around Siesta Promenade

Siesta Promenade gets a third update after Benderson files new retail, residential plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Donna Bolton enjoyed spending time with her daughter Hannah, 5, and son Jaden, 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Our View: Atwell's next job: evaluate

At times like this, you want to reach out to Mayor Suzanne Atwell and now former City Manager Bob Bartolotta. To console and encourage them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 18, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Pedrito Martinez Group & Duo Amal

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
Pelican Press going back to its roots

This edition of the Pelican Press marks the completed transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc., locally owned and publisher of the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review and the Palm Coast Observer on the east coast of Florida.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
Marie Selby Gardens to display never-before-seen Marc Chagall paintings

Floral paintings by the late modernist artist will make their public debut in Selby's garden setting.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
The Best of Summer: Cops Corner

Here are favorite Cops Corner items from the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bridget Ziegler narrowly defeated challenger Ken Marsh Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce honors small businesses

The chamber's Small Business Week culminated with an awards luncheon on Oct. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Lift station work coming to an end

A lift station project under construction since January near Country Club Shores is being dismantled starting today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
Villagers hit roadblock with alley request

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously denied a request from property owners to close an alley in the Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
IRON ON: Tommy Klauber

Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber is preparing for his first Ironman Triathlon.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
SCORES: Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch soccer kicks off

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team went 2-1 this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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