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The victim and the defendant got into an argument about the victim operating a remote control car in the parking lot because it upsets his dogs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Best of Cops Corner 2010

Since The East County Observer launched Cops Corner in August 1999, it has consistently been one of the most loved and most read features in the paper. It seems readers always want to know what kind of mischief is happening in their community.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Shutterbugs refocus photo club

The organization's leaders have relaunched the club and are introducing a few new ideas at this month's meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 12, 2010
artsEXPO promotes creative networking

The Sarasota County Arts Council makes good on its arts-advocacy agenda by bringing back artsEXPO for a second year in a row.

  • Arts + Culture
Actor Frank Langella spoke about the film, "Robot and Frank," Saturday night.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

  • Arts + Culture
The stretch of main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Approved at last'

The Main Street makeover that has been in the works for the last two-and-a-half years finally received approval from the Sarasota City Commission Monday, May 21, at its regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Tom Jones" runs through June 1, at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre, 1247 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tom Jones'

Bored? Here's an idea, for those of you with abundant time and disposable income. Rent a cabin and download a copy of Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones' on your Kindle. If you're pressed for time, no worries. Playwright Mark Brown read the book for you and distilled it into a 90-minute play.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
'The toast of the town'

Animated Sarasota talk-show host Lorenzo Hubbard is confident, ambitious and determined to fill Oprah Winfrey's designer shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • July 18, 2013
MY VIEW: 'Depiction' is key before placement of statue

The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima means different things to different people - usually based on different sets of "facts" - so real knowledge of history is important.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Dentist to provide service with a smile

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will open Longboat Key Dental in August, in the Mediterranean Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anay Patel has been studying for the state geography bee every night since he learned he would be competing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Nolan student navigates way to Florida Geo Bee

Eighth-grader Anay Patel will compete in the 2011 Florida Geographic Bee at Jacksonville University.

  • East County
  • News
Lucas Friss' dad gave him his first baseball bad when he was a toddler.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Friss

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Lucas Friss pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out eight in the Thunder's 4-3 victory over district rival St. Stephen's March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 525 Hornblower Lane in Country Club Shores has 2,435 square feet and sold for $844,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2012
Emerald Point North condo sells for $912,000

Martha Martell, trustee, and Edward Martell, Longboat Key, sold the Unit 3 condominium at 2069 Harbour Links Drive to James and Jane Spencer, Longboat Key, for $912,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths and two half-baths and 2,707 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $565,300 in 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2010
Firefighter contract discussions linger

The town will not give the firefighters their old contract back, because it contains clauses it wants revised.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2012
Consultant: Ranch watering requires significant changes

The recommendations include a potential for about $1.7 million in a first phase of improvements, which would loop pipes to improve pressure.

  • East County
  • News
James Wood and Kate Thomas conduct an interview for a family's book and documentary.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 12, 2013
Couple brings family histories to life

James Wood and Kate Thomas help Sarasota families preserve their genealogy through books and documentaries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Board warns of Bobby Jones shortfall

Members of the golf course's advisory board claim a $500,000 loss is likely this year. One member questions if the city should continue with course ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Observer readers weigh in on last week's April Fools' edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 22, 2013
Clásico: Downtown's newest spot for dinner, late-night bites and libations

Clásico: Downtown's newest spot for dinner, late-night bites and libations

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Shelter compromise receives mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve a dispute over the location of a future downtown Sarasota homeless shelter, the Sarasota city and county commissions added a third site option to their list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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