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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota’s Own Robbie Stevens and Marinus Van Driel at the 2012 festival.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2013
Monumental Milestone

The Sarasota International Cricket Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will hold its 20th annual Thanksgiving Six-A-Side Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
The concrete walkway at Bayfront Park was damaged during tropical storm Debbie
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Bayfront Park sidewalk to undergo repairs

FEMA will cover the cost of repairs to the concrete damaged during tropical storm Debbie.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Dogs: Longboat Beach Access?

Max Goldner doesn't know that he's been the subject of Longboat Key Town Hall debates and front-page newspaper articles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Penguin flock leaves mark on Mote staff

There was turmoil when an escaped penguin was seen floating in the water, away from its Penguin Island exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack, third grade
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. These fall-inspired offerings are from students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Six LED light fixtures are located along the east side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, near River Club Boulevard. The two northernmost fixtures will be swapped out for an alternative fixture and light color option. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
LED street lighting has bright future

Conversion to new system in Lakewood Ranch should save $1.5 million over 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
The latest Key critter Tatiana Staats has documented falls into the “most unwanted” category — a golden tegu, which is generally ill tempered, wildlife biologists report. Photo by Tatiana Staats.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market Crystal Classic shines spotlight on No. 1 beach

Anyone who missed the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition Nov. 10-14 on the Key missed truly extraordinary art.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Police department rejects contract

The commission is poised to make changes to its police officer pension plan, even though its officers soundly rejected the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Rosen and Sylvia Bloom spent two days making over 400 matzo balls for the traditional soup.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

Temple Sinai held their 3rd annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2018
Voting numbers pile up in advance of Election Day in Sarasota, Manatee

Voters in two counties will see a school tax issue on their ballots, while Longboat Key voters will decide on a lot more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 20, 2011
Measure of Success

Casa del Mar's cotton plant reaches new heights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2012
Power outages to impact Gulf Bay Road

The temporary outages will take place this morning as FPL completes power-line work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwomen Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor Mock
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2017
Totally Tailgate brings a win for Girls Inc.

Guests sipped, snacked and scored big for Girls Inc. of Sarasota County at Totally Tailgate on Sept. 23 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 9, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art

The Sarasota art gallery recently moved out of its home on Fifth Street in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District to a 3,000-square-foot space on North Palm Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber of the Faulhaber Family Foundation.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 21, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Suncoast Science Center will provide 60,000 square feet of experiential learning for students and members of the community. 'We need a place outside the classroom where there are no time limits," says Ping Faulhaber, "where kids can explore, create and be innovative."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sand will be placed just north and south of the severely eroded beach near Longbeach condominiums.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2014
Sand arriving next month

The town manager is optimistic that sand placed on the north end of the Key will act as a buffer before two groins are installed in summer 2015 to hold sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents like Phyllis Rose believe the pickleball courts will bring trouble.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2017
Bird Key residents pan pickleball plans

The Bird Key Yacht Club wants to install pickleball courts on its property, but residents say the proposal will disrupt the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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