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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 19, 2017
Sheriff's Office investigating alleged sexual battery near Riverview High

The alleged battery happened in the 2700 block of Parma Street on Friday, Oct. 13. The school district notified parents the following Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 21 Jeez, Mom! 1 p.m. - 1 block of Bayfront Drive. Miscellaneous. A woman reported that her son locked himself in his room on a 32-foot sailboat and refused to come out. She said he had just broken up with his girlfriend and was upset. When an officer knocked on his door, he opened it and said he was upset and just wanted to be alone.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Girl of the Year recipient Isabelle Crotsley, Girls Inc. Distinguished Board Chair Donna Ogilvie and National Girls Inc. Champions for Girls award recipient Sherry Watts. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 25, 2014
Girls Inc. surprises board member with award

A celebration was in order for Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walter Derdeyn turned 100 years old last week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
100 years and still going strong

Walter Derdeyn's 100th birthday was celebrated in style with a party Friday, May 6, at the Regency House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
De Jonge
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
School District's millage rate falls for the first time in three years

Although the Sarasota County School District's millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal Signature Homes' River Wind community will feature six models, such as the pictured conceptual rendering of its Carmel model. File
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Neal Signature Homes offers coastal-themed community

The River Wind community offers standard three-car garages and home prices that start at $350,000.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Bobbi Ray Carter and Chris Kohatsu on set at the Home Shopping Network.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Cops Corner 04.28.11

An unknown subject entered the victim's unlocked vehicle. Once inside, the subject removed $419 in cash and a cell phone.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 29, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners talk 2016 budget goals

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker gave the commissioners a preliminary budget outline yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 19, 2012
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines Video

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

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Candidates tangle at Tiger Bay

Four County Commission candidates fielded questions on the county's biggest challenges and Amendment 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 26, 2012
Real Estate Reports

Hedge named 'Entrepreneur of the Year'; Perlman showcases Lido Key unit; SAR installs 2013 officers

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

  • East County
  • News
Design associates Jill E. Sieber and Ashley Raynor, of Tidmore-Henry & Associates, created this outdoor cabana.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Jewel Tones

The 2011 Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse will be opening its doors Sunday, Jan. 23, at the restored Crosley Carriage House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Our View: Blame game

It's Tuesday, June 15, one day after the Longboat Key Town Commission likely killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation and expansion plan, and it's a good bet many Longboaters are still in a swoon, swirling, dazed and ... well, P-Oed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering shows the future project at State Road 64 and Heritage Green Way. Rendering courtesy of the Starling Group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2015
Shopping destinations on the horizon

Two commercial projects will bring fast food, retail and other neighborhood commercial uses to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
OUR VIEW: Kissing off the kiss

Four months ago, the Sarasota City Commission voted to create a 10-year home for the Unconditional Surrender sculpture on Sarasota's bayfront, contingent on satisfying a list of measures that appeared solvable, albeit more difficult than necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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