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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Cops Corner

12:42 p.m. -- 4000 block of GMD (Gulf of Mexico Drive). Property Damage. A man called to report that his car had been hit in a hardware store parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 23, 2019
Benedict Urban Feole

Benedict Urban Feole, 91, a devoted husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather, passed away on January 18, 2019 at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, North Carolina. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
The concept plan presented Jan. 18 includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2012
Second Bayfront Park meeting planned for Monday

The meeting is open to the public and will seek resident input about the park's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elizabeth Goldstein prefers making simple, low-fat foods at home. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 30, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Elizabeth Goldstein

Conductor, organist, choir director, dancer, singer and Broadway actress Elizabeth Goldstein loves eating and cooking, and it shows in every way from the parties she gives to the foods she craves - except one: her figure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Stray kitten needs a home

A cat found in Arlington Park about two weeks ago is in need of a good home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 19, 2013
Registration ongoing for Cal Ripken season

Registration for the Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball at Heritage Harbour fall season is now underway.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Old-school artist

In an increasingly abstract world, Sarasota artist Charles Miano loyally upholds the methods and disciplines of the old masters.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 19, 2018
George Camille Cosbar

George Camille Cosbar, 90, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Longboat Key and Larchmont, N.Y., passed away on September 19, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 15, 2016
Governor Scott stops in Sarasota to talk about jobs, manufacturing

Scott wants more corporate tax incentives, more jobs, and sales tax exemptions for Floridians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Co-Chairwomen Lisa Jackson, Lisa Giglio and Renee Ryckman
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 1, 2018
Children First supporters dip their toes in the sand

Flip Flops & Fashion was held Nov. 1 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Community's plan to end homelessness debated

A plan that involves the help of the entire Sarasota community to eliminate homelessness was accepted by the Sarasota County Commission last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
Cops Corner

1:45 p.m. - 1800 block of Sandalwood Drive. Criminal Mischief and Assault. A homeowner was unsatisfied with some woodwork being done in his home. He was disputing a bill the worker gave him, because of the poor quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Booker High School Principal Rachel Shelley and Assistant Principal in charge of Administration at Venice High School Melanie Ritter worked at the Booker High School shelter on Saturday, when it reached capacity.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 12, 2017
Sarasota schools closed until Monday

While no schools sustained "catastrophic" damage, 11 are still without power and the 14 schools that served as shelters must undergo a thorough sanitation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

  • Black Tie
The bald eagle — this one lives in Lakewood Ranch — is the national bird. But one of our founding fathers thought it was a bad choice. Do you know who? PHOTO BY JAY HEATER
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Think you know America? Try this Fourth of July quiz

Did you know . . .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2013
HER 'BIG BREAK': Lindsey Bergeon

Sarasota resident and 2004 Riverview High graduate Lindsey Bergeon was one of 12 golfers selected to be on 'Big Break Mexico,' which premieres May 13, on the Golf Channel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.18

Enjoy this weekend's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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