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Wrapping a public transit bus to look like a trolley costs roughly $6,100, which is ten times less expensive than modifying its frame.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2012
SCAT considers Siesta 'trolleys'

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss spending $7.4 million for public transportation weeks after an audit exposed fiscal management issues in the department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 2, 2012
The Dining Diva's Big Game Picks

The Dining Diva's Big Game Picks

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Flooding occurred on Broadway and throughout the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2012
Debby takes Longboat by storm

Flooding, debris and power outages have been reported throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Banana Court between Palm Avenue and North Gulfstream Avenue is under water today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2012
Downtown braces for more rain

Sarasota County is under a tornado watch until 2 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 4, 2012
Dec. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 'Unconditional Surrender' returns to Sarasota; Longboat Key commissioners address Longbeach Village concerns; Hurricane season spares Longboat; and Sarasota embraces holiday spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Alan Stone paired swans with Harbourside golf course

The Harbour Links resident who brought original swans George and Gracie to the Key died Friday, Oct. 25. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 3 Easy there, Arnold Palmer 12:12 a.m. - 3400 block of Fruitville Road. Reckless Driving. An apartment resident said a teenager was speeding through the complex on a golf cart and almost hit a child. Of course, one question is why is a small child standing in a parking lot at midnight?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2009
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary

NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school's Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Teens upload computer assistance program

Teenagers from Our Lady of the Angels are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers as the Meek Squad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Young Professionals Group teams up with First Step

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. joined together Saturday, Aug. 8 to 'network for the greater good.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Our View: Buchanan's biggest test

It would not be fun standing in Congressman Vern Buchanan's shoes. At least not for us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 Lord of the dance 12:20 a.m. -- 1600 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a New Year's Eve party at a restaurant. Upon arrival, police calmed down a man and got him medical attention after he revealed he was punched by at least two men for dancing with someone's else's girlfriend at the party. Said the man: 'You know us Irishmen, when we like to dance, we're gonna dance, and if we want to fight, we're gonna fight.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 30, 2009
Park to become arts spot

A group of merchants and arts leaders hope 'Sundays in the Park,' which would consist of a variety of performing arts, changes the image of Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Valley, Taylor Katz, Kate Woolbright, Ashlee Linn, Alex Katz and Derek Pridemore
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
YMCA Sharks take a bite out of U.S. Olympic Trials

Seven members of the Sarasota YMCA Sharks will head Friday to Omaha, Neb., to compete in the U.S. Summer Olympic Swim Trials, which will take place from June 25 to July 2. Swimmers will compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swim team, which will consist of 26 men and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
OUR VIEW: The principles that guide us

We vow, as a nation, we will never forget 9/11. We vow we will never forget the Holocaust. We vow we will never forget our brothers and sisters who in all wars and conflicts gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, for our liberty.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The City Commission will be asked to approve a charter recommendation to raise their own salaries.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to review charter changes

City commissioners could allow voters to decide on a host of city charter improvements, including those that deal with funding sports stadiums, at-large commission seats and increasing commissioners' salaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Commission plans its vision

Organization representatives told the Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives meeting that they want the Vision Plan to be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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