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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: More gun laws won't matter

In the wake of shooting tragedies, state lawmakers always want to adopt more laws, bloviating they will be the cure to stopping evil or a mangled mind. The lack of laws is not the problem. It's how we've devalued life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza under contract

A major grocery chain could buy the north-end plaza in a commercial short sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Trickle down economics

Investments in irrigation improvements could make a splash in CDD budgets. The bucket of savings could top $388,000 for the current fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 675 Mourning Dove Drive on Bird Key was built in 2011. It has six bedrooms, six full baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,047 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
County government offices to be closed for holidays

Most Sarasota County government offices and services, including libraries, the History Center and recreation centers, will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota forward Shelby Miller finished with 12 points for the Lady Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Lady Sailors capture second consecutive district title

The Lady Sailors captured their second-consecutive district title and will host St. Petersburg Northeast in the regional quarterfinals Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
Mike Salerno was one of the finalists for the 12-and-under skimboard competition.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • July 3, 2013
Moments in time

Before there were Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week in Sarasota, there were the Land 'n' Sea Freedom Races on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2009
Local Realtor earns international award

Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel plays games for a cause

On April 5, the chapel hosted a fundraiser for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Smith, right, is one the board of directors of the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2012
SKVA to talk payback

Sarasota County's reimbursement for Siesta Key Village maintenance costs is among the topics at the monthly Siesta Key Village Association meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Positive Change draws Key Club plan support

More than 75 people attended the second Positive Change for LBK meeting Tuesday, April 14, at the Key Club's new tennis facility, The Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Ross is one of four seniors who will return for Braden River this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Ella Marjorie Taylor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Occasions

Local births, weddings, anniversaries and other occasions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This 12,240-square-foot office in Lakewood Ranch could be the site of a firm that will get financial assistance from Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2012
Commission approves incentive package

Sarasota County commissioners last week voted in favor of a $200,000 economic incentive package for an unnamed firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Longboat Key Club’s Women’s 3.0 USTA 55 and over team will compete in the state tournament on May 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Club's women's tennis team aces game

Ten team players are heading to the state championship on May 4 in Orlando.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote researchers tagged Katharine in August 2013 on the M/V OCEARCH. (Robert Snow Photography)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2014
Katharine the shark pings to east of Daytona Beach

Mote scientists tagged the 2,300-pound great white shark last August, near Cape Cod, Mass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parking meters were first installed in Sarasota in 1942 and removed that May. They were installed in 1946 and removed in 1967.
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • August 25, 2011
My View: Creative parking meter options

It seems city commissioners have forgotten what they have done in the past. And yes, I do consider that the commissioners of 1942, 1946 and 2011 are the same people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 10, 2015
Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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