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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Cops Corner

June 1 Robinson Crusoe 10:07 p.m. - 800 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Person. A homeowner told police he saw several people camping on Edwards Island behind his home.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The International Federation of Rowing Association's congress is slated to make an official decision on the venue in September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2013
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson recommended for championships

The International Federation of Rowing Associations will recommend Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Disguised cell towers work elsewhere; Boaters rescue child's toy raft; Buchanan investigation looks politically vindictive; Alicia's Grooming offers ordinance assistance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office the district released Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 24, 2011
Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Flag Fest preparations under way

The Fourth of July celebration will last from 4 p.m. to midnight and will stretch from Five Points Park to the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
News Briefs

Chalk Festival founder chosen as judge; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank reaches goal; Indoor football team coming to Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 17, 2010
Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer

Bill Isaac named to Fifth Third Bancorp board; LaPensee celebrates graduation of two employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
County commissioners highlighted maintenance of the roughly 110 sports fields or structures as a priority during a Dec. 7 retreat.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2013
'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will request $663,000 to hire 24 full-time employees and $390,000 for equipment to buffer roadside mowing during a Feb. 8 budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's video showcases Mitchell McKnight, Circus Sarasota board chairman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 15, 2016
Big questions on Big Pass

What’s the status of the controversial plans to use Big Pass sand for Lido Beach? Those involved share their insights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Police conducted fishing-license inspections in Overlook Park and only three people could not produce valid fishing licenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ron Carter, Pat Merryman, honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Paul Ferguson and Jim Neal
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

The color purple; Sights and sounds from Firefly Gala; Mayor for a night; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Greylin, $148 at Fresh; Lavendar Brown printed shift dress, $160, at Fresh; Sachin & Babi Majestic Dress,  $495, at The Met; Missoni brought back some of its  classic patterns this season, seen here in these dresses at The Met.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 31, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring Trends

Black Tie stopped in our local fashion houses to see what’s in store and find out what will be sticking around through fall.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Will Sarasota County show Bayfront Park the money?

Longboaters sent more than $487 million in ad valorem taxes to Sarasota County in the past 10 years. That includes $13 million-plus toward a county environment and parklands program. Here’s what it got the town: Zero dollars for park maintenance and upkee

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 31, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
Comment: To golf or not to golf?

After having spent a weekend chasing Tiger Woods around The Players Championship last month, my husband casually mentioned the other day about wanting to take up golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
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