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  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Judy Hores
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

The 19th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival took place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota catcher Brandon Chapman was one of three Sailors named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association 2014 Baseball All-State Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League announces all-stars; Sarasota to receive Special Olympics grant; Local players named to all-state team; Sarasota Scullers finish 12th at nationals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 21, 2017
Sarasota celebrates Pride Fest

The annual event took place Oct. 21 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2009
Rainbow artist to 'paint' skies over Lakewood

Fred Stern will create a natural rainbow over the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk tomorrow at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Reagan served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2015
Ron Reagan files for Manatee County commission seat

He will seek the seat being vacated by Commissioner Larry Bustle.

  • East County
  • News
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Our View: 100 years of income taxes

As the annual Day of Tyranny approaches, the dreaded April 15 Tax Day, on this 100th year anniversary of the personal income tax, it's fitting to remind ourselves of its heritage - who did it, how it came about and why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Chad Rex scrambles for yardage in the first half of the Mustangs district game versus Palmetto Oct. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch football vs Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Palmetto 33-19 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
New home construction in The Lake Club, in Lakewood Ranch, is well under way. There have been 27 new home sales in the community year-to-date.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Downward trend means 'up' in real-estate market

Statistics show buyers are feeling more confident in the housing economy.

  • East County
  • News
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
“We will have an affordable menu, fresh seafood, steak and fine Italian cuisine,” said W. Howard Rooks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: September

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 28

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
At home in the spotlight

With a following among South Florida Parrotheads and North Florida folk fans, Michael J. Weiss is hoping his acoustic solo act catches on at home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 6, 2009
Sarasota schools to salute veterans

Sarasota County Public Schools will honor veterans through ceremonies and other activities during the week of Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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