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  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2013
City looks to neighborhood watches for help

The Sarasota Police Department's renewed focus on community-led policing has the city encouraging interest in neighborhood-watch groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fuzión Dance Artists perform on the top level of the Palm Ave. Garage Monday evening.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
Craig Colorusso installs exhibits around Sarasota

Artist Craig Collorusso, in conjunction with his exhibit opening at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Nov. 7, will install temporary sound exhibits around Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gary Berns |
  • June 8, 2011
Delay incorporation vote

As chairman of the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, I write to respond to your editorial entitled, "Too soon for petitions."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Crews began tearing down the home at 2525 Ringling Blvd. Monday morning.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 28, 2011
Home demolition begins at park

The triangular plot of land at 2525 Ringling Blvd. will become a small neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 13, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Drop'

James Gandolfini's final film performance in "The Drop" is nothing short of perfection.

  • Arts + Culture
Norman says "hi" to his mother, Carly, who was used to start SMART's driving program about seven years ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
PONY UP:Norman finds an East County home

Norman is the newest pony at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • News
gyro
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 14, 2015
El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
unbox
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2013
Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
A health care trust fund that provided about $9 million annually for medical and mental care to people in need will be depleted in 2016, county officials say, prompting the need for a long-term plan.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission delays initiating health care study

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to seek community input before approving the launch of a yearlong health care study that would provide the basis for a formal healthcare plan in the county.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design officials want the library to not only serve as a state-of-the-art building to house books, but also as a meeting spot for students. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
Ringling's new library to act as student hub

More than two-thirds of the way to its fundraising goal, Ringling College has begun the process of gaining city approval for its plans for a new library.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Consultant supports Fishkind's findings

A report by Dr. Tim Chapin of Florida State University released this week supports the feasibility study conducted by Fishkind & Associates regarding Lakewood Ranch's incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube likely will get funding for 10 additional deputies, but not for the 20 he requested.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Manatee County commissioners use savings to fund police hires

Instead of a millage increase, Manatee commissioners likely will use about $800,000 in extra property-tax revenues to fund the addition of 10 to 11 deputies for the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2010
Garage facade discussions begin

The city wants public input on three different designs for the exterior of the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Eve Plews

Plews is the founder of Meet the Sky, a monthly event during which stargazers observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Sarasota County moving ahead on EEZ plans

The County Commission Wednesday agreed to an in-depth review over the next two months of plans for an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Property-value decline largest in Manatee history

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District -- which includes Lakewood Ranch, Heritage Harbour, GreyHawk Landing Tara and Creekwood - reported a 16.15% decrease.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks, 16, will compete in the Junior Men's Quadruple Sculls at the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Dream Fulfilled

Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks will compete in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Hamburg, Germany.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Bullock outlines Key issues at PIC forum

The new town manager spoke about key issues and his first 100 days on Longboat Key at a Public Interest Committee forum held Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. Read on to learn what Bullock had to say about issues that affect the island.

  • Longboat Key
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