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Nathan Benderson Park (File photo)
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 16, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
Braden River cruises in semifinal

The Braden River High School baseball team cruised to a 9-1 victory over the DeSoto County Bulldogs in the Class 4A District 10 semifinal Thursday in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jennifer Sargeant, Lindsey Conrad, Sara Heuer and Cyndi Seamon continue their patrol after staking off one nest just after sunrise.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 16, 2014
Turtle Hour

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers practice a unique morning routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Our View: Smoking on the beach

Ask any non-smoker if he or she would favor banning smoking on Sarasota's beaches, or anywhere for that matter, and, of course, he likely would say yes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota has 10 of the red-light cameras in operation.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 22, 2013
State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees

In January, the city of Sarasota added three additional red-light cameras to busy Sarasota intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID will seek vote extension next week

Board members of the Circle's improvement district are confident St. Armands landowners will approve a second referendum attempt for a 10-year extension of the BID.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Choir members take their places in the risers to form the singing Christmas tree.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Singing Christmas Tree

Hundreds of people filled the First Sarasota Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 30 to kick off the holiday season with the 39th annual singing Christmas tree production. Church members, accompanied by an orchestra, performed on stage, and choir members formed a multistory Christmas tree and sang carols.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 31, 2012
Dance Review: 'The Sarasota Ballet presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off its 22nd season with an exciting performance by one of the most notable contemporary dance companies in America - Paul Taylor Dance Company.

  • Arts + Culture
Garrett Amadon, general manager; David Jackson, owner; Molly Jackson, owner; and Tonya Getzen Gowan, marketing and events manager. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
New Balance celebrates 10 years

More than 400 friends, family and customers congratulated Molly and David Jackson and team Monday, March 18, at the New Balance Sarasota 10th year anniversary celebration, held at the White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Puppy Town on South Tamiami Trail is one area pet retailer that would be affected by the proposed ordinance.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Pressure mounts against area puppy shops

An area animal-rights advocacy group pushes for a county ordinance to crack down on what it claims is the inhumane treatment of animals in area pet stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than a dozen people are vying for Shannon Staub's seat on the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2010
Staub's departure sets off frenzy

At least 18 Republicans and Democrats are pursuing the County Commission seat that Commissioner Shannon Staub will vacate in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks Aaron Sherrell, campus pastor for Woodland Parrish, says the time he spent helping start a church in Las Vegas will help him lead Woodland — The Community Church's new campus.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2014
Woodland launches new Parrish campus

The East County church already has held family events in the Parrish community for three years.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Robert Marbut spoke to Sarasota County business and political leaders July 18, at Venetian Golf and River Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2013
Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota ask other municipalities for funding to hire Dr. Robert Marbut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Circle retail

For Marty Rappaport and the St. Armands Business Improvement District, 2014 could be the year a growing problem is finally addressed: restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2010
New East County rescue group saves newborn pups

A female Labrador and her nine newborn puppies were rescued from a kill shelter this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will also discuss approval of the amendment to the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow outdoor displays in the Village. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 20, 2014
County commission to discuss funding for Harvest House

After receiving a request for funding from the Harvest House of Sarasota to renovate houses for homeless families, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss allocating funding for the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
 Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,899 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 27-31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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