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  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 7, 2012
Transit-Oriented Development – Highlights

Transit-Oriented Development – Highlights

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  • Things To Do
Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch Main Street has been open for 10 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years.

The organizations have spent a decade in the Ranch, and are celebrating with a joint event.

  • East County
  • News
Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility Donte's Den.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance to allow adopted Critical Area Plans (CAPs) to establish a maximum height and minimum setback on barrier islands.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
County to discuss beach accesses Wednesday

Sarasota County commissioners meet this week to discuss modifications to Siesta Bay beach access 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A man driving over a flooded roadway drove his car into a drainage ditch, according to officials with the Sarasota Police Department. Officers were able to pull him from the water, but he later died on his way to the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2017
Top Story - August: Sarasota man dies in flood-related crash

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 9, 2012
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Natural Resources staff hopes to, in the near future, hold an educational event at Turtle Beach Park about legally trimming protected plants.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2012
Tree Convocation set for November

The Sarasota Tree Advisory Council invited the public to the Nov. 8 event at Twin Lakes Park to determine leafy policy priorities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 11, 2018
Drink This: Sarasota Sun-Kissed

Toast to spring with this fresh citrus cocktail.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 5, 2013
Chamber launches new Sarasota Tomorrow campaign

The campaign, called Sarasota Tomorrow-NEXT, aims to improve the business climate and develop new opportunities over the next three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Briggle, director of internet marketing; Mary Kay Ryan, director of customer care, Roger Pettingell; Stephanie Ruzgis, executive assistant; Saleemah Stanley, listing/marketing assistant. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Pettingell’s sweet tradition continues

Real estate agent Roger Pettingell gave out 130 pies for Thanksgiving this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Woolf, a senior at Braden River High, continues to progress in the "American Idol" competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 21, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf moves to the top nine on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf survives another week on "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
Seb B. signs in to his first day of kindergarten.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out of Door Academy Lower School welcomed back students for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 20. After dropping off their children, parents were invited to socialize underneath the banyan trees with coffee and muffins. The event was organized by the school's Parent Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Greg Steube is running for Congress.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 27, 2018
State senator announces congressional bid

Florida Sen. Greg Steube announced his campaign Monday, after U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney announced his retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team swept Imagine School 25-23, 25-10, 25-4 Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Win tickets to Florida Winefest

The Observer is giving lucky readers the chance to win two tickets to this year's Florida Winefest and Auction events, which take place April 10 through April 13, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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