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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2010
Compassion steers second Tour de Ranch

This year's event will feature an auction of a poster autographed by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first home on the route at Colonial Gables is 5550 Hayden Blvd.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Light Up Sarasota

Holiday lights around Sarasota and Siesta Key that will make you ooh and awe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2009
Benches at center of transient issue

Downtown storeowners believe taking away city benches may keep transients from harassing customers and employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, right, said Thursday he's committed to improving the quality of life for residents in North Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
Second joint operation to reduce crime deemed successful

Five of the subjects arrested in a North Sarasota January operation were arrested again for similar drug-related crimes during the second operation last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Jaleski urges land acquisition

Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants the Longboat Key Town Commission to consider buying 14 platted parcels in the Longbeach Village, totaling five acres, for a nature preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A national retailer will assume the former Circuit City space this summer, in time to open for the holiday season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2013
Benderson expands former Circuit City

A national retailer new to the area will occupy the 35,000-square-foot building once it's finished.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2016
Hermine washes out Longboat Key sea turtle nests

When the tropical storm whipped through Longboat Key, it took some sea turtle nests with it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 24, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

  • Arts + Entertainment
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What lies underneath Emerald Harbor Drive will be investigated next year to find out why the road is cracking.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Emerald Harbor Drive needs investigated

Water accumulation and cracking on Emerald Harbor Drive will be investigated next year as part of a road project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Ranch showcases new films comes to Ranch

The Inspiration Academy will show 35 national and international films competing for a 'Best of Fest' award.

  • East County
  • News
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This nativity scene is a serene pond-side display at the corner of Clubhouse Drive and Pine Meadow Way.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
East County holiday lights you don't want to miss

If touring neighborhood lights is your holiday tradition, here's a few in East County you should be sure to check off your list.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City commissioners also postponed plans to spend money for a northwest Sarasota revitalization plan Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2012
Sylint focusing on computer security

Sylint Group President John Jorgensen believes his company must focus on upgrading the city's computer security system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department union has rejected a special magistrate’s recommendation on the ongoing contract dispute with the city.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
Contract ruling rejected

The Sarasota Police Department union is upset that the city won't give its officers the same option it afforded the local Teamsters union last month: the option to keep their pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The classic Sarasota County brand will be illuminated when a contractors installs LED signage with it on the sides of the Administration Building.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
County to light up administration building

Sarasota County is looking for a contractor for LED-lit signs on four sides of the downtown Sarasota administration building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Marketing guru Kotler thinks Hall of Fame

Part-time Longboat Key resident Philip Kotler, considered one of the leaders of modern marketing, can add another title to his mantel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Commissioners will discuss a special overlay district in Laurel Park at Monday's meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider new Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: David Brenner

David Brenner, a former Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member, now wants a seat on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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