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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2013
Homebuilder notches $23 million in fourth quarter

John Cannon Homes reports a dramatic increase in sales volume.

  • East County
  • News
Fran Levinson, Anne Weintraub, Tamara Chapman, Vanessa Opstal and Kim Goodson. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Simply Spoiled hosts superstars

Local superstars turned up at Simply Spoiled Thursday, Dec. 1, for a special reception to kick-off the call for nominations for the third annual 2012 Women's Leadership Council Community Superstars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 4

Editor's note: In this race, Tom Trevor did not return requests for information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier volunteers for the Fill the Boot fundraiser Sunday. Courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 10, 2014
MDA holds first Fill the Boot drive in two years

The county approved an amendment that allows the organization to reinstate its well-known fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Longboat police warn of distraction burglary scheme

Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • March 15, 2012
Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • January 24, 2014
Community Foundation to host education showcase

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is holding an event to promote EdExploreSRQ, a program that seeks to teach Sarasota County students through exploration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Young said her favorite advice of any tour is the aha moment.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Good Works: Art is a passion, even for tour guides

Leslie Young has volunteered 2,000 hours with Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
News Briefs

Bollards out to bid; County Commission elects chairwoman; Patterson kicks off Condo Council season

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino, middle, speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Original Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Gillespie residents seek solutions

Residents in the Gillespie Park area are looking to city officials and police leaders for help addressing problems associated with a growing homeless population in the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
News Briefs

Meeting advertising doesn't add up; Weekly Publix progress report; Mote releases turtle, continues to treat dolphin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Rogalla and his third-grade class got to celebrate their win with a pizza party.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 27, 2016
Tara Elementary third-graders win worldwide competition

Twenty students competed through the month of April on an online program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
'Professional' punk rockers pour one out for benefit

Sarasota Young Professionals members Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio can check black lipstick, mullets and tongue studs off their bucket list, after flaunting rock star-glam looks at the Celebrity Guest Bartender Showdown Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Shamrock Pub.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman shared this picture of two adult black skimmers and a chick on Lido Key post-Tropical Storm Colin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony weathers Tropical Storm Colin

Although the bird habitat on Lido Beach took some damage during nesting season, a majority of the chicks survived — and the skimmers have begun mating again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S. Jay Matthews, MD, MS, FACC |
  • April 12, 2018
When it Comes to High Blood Pressure Know What You Can Do to Feel Better

Did you know? Hypertension is the world’s most common and modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, according to the American Heart Association. 

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
Safety concerns surface in SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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