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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Muriel C. 'Mimi' Francis

Muriel C. "Mimi" Francis, 83, of Longboat Key, died April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 21, 2013
Life is a cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre

Life is a cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 13, 2012
Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
This Week In Sarasota: Thursday, April 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longboat Key Town Commission extended a contract with Waste Management six months while the town waits for bids for a new trash and recycling project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2013
Commission approves telecommunications changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 7, 2009
Coach Hunter resigns from Pirates

Coach Josh Hunter was tapped to start the Pirates football program in March 2005. Interim coach Ed Volz hosted the team's first spring practice May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city chose the intersections it determined to be the most dangerous to house the cameras.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2013
City stands behind red-light cameras

A year-and-a-half after the first cameras were installed, Sarasota is satisfied with the effectiveness of its red-light camera program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell will lead the city as mayor for another year. Commissioner Willie Shaw became the city’s new vice mayor.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2012
Atwell re-elected mayor for another year

For the next year, the mayor of Sarasota will be Suzanne Atwell, and the city's vice mayor will be Willie Shaw.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The chase began at Barrington Ridge in the East County and ended on 11th Street West in Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2011
Man arrested after high-speed chase

Marquel V. Jovan, 22, was arrested for auto burglary, fleeing and attempt to elude.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Clare and Greta explore their new territory in the Islandside waters.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Swan pairs enter same-sex territory

David Novak has matched two swan couples as part of a long-term plan to control the island's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

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  • News
Dick O'Dowd, right, manages La Playa Resort with assistance from his wife, Karen.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Fountain of youth

After four decades, the 21-unit La Playa Resort is a place for the young - and the young at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Nugent
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Alex Nugent

Cardinal Mooney High School senior Alex Nugent just finished his last football season as quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children entering grades 1 through 9.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Leon Pitts II, Chris Eisenberg, Nate Jacobs and Michael Mendez. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 13, 2013
Theater Review: 'Soul Crooners 2'

Whoooo-weeeee! Give up the funk! "Soul Crooners 2" is a hip-twitching, funkadelic good time.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
New Barbara Ackerman Group closes $55 million in 2013

The veteran Coldwell Banker agent teamed up with her husband, Gary Ackerman, and Coldwell agent Louis Wery to form last year's top-ranked sales team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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