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The workshop will be held in the Green Room at the Sarasota County Twin Lakes Complex, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 31, 2011
New workshop planned on metals ordinance

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss proposed changes to a county ordinance regulating the purchase of secondhand goods, precious metals and scrap metal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 17, 2011
Downtown circus stunt ready for lift-off

Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. will perform a never-before-seen stunt tomorrow morning in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE KINDERGARTNER: Ansley Morris

Southside Elementary: Ansley Morris is all about chocolate. When she spots her mother, Amanda, stirring a bowl of chocolate-pie filling, the soon-to-be kindergartner doesn't have much interest in discussing school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Business Observer 02.11.10

The year continues to show positive market signs for residential and commercial real estate in Lakewood Ranch. There were 24 new home contracts and reservations in Lakewood Ranch in January 2010, and 68 homes currently are under construction.

  • East County
  • News
 LECOM service recognized
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

County approves sporting clays range; Buchanan speaks in Lakewood Ranch; ECOM service recognized

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Main Street Bazaar

One of Lakewood Ranch's newest businesses is bringing a taste of its Anna Maria heritage to Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch freshman Chad Rex threw three touchdowns and rushed for another to help lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Red Panther team to a 32-0 victory over the Seminoles in its season opener March 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 22, 2009
Residents rally for downtown merchants

On Saturday, State Street was filled with Sarasotans who vowed to help more downtown businesses from closing their doors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie Wagner and Gena Rogers accepted state- and national-award trophies from students from Braden River High School July 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Living Legacy: Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Wearing seat belts may have saved the lives Lakewood Ranch High School students Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers, who died as a result of a Christmas Day crash in 2011. Now, students from their rival school are using the story to continue the boys' legacy and promote safety.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Bulletin Board

Communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
News Briefs

City of Sarasota welcomes new store; Electric-car parade planned for downtown

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 20, 2009
St. Denis asks officials for pipeline help

On Monday, July 20 Town Manager Bruce St. Denis asked Congressman Vern Buchanan and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood for help in protecting white sand resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
School Board referendum election date raises concerns

The date of a countywide special referendum election has some concerned about high costs and reduced voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: April Fools' Day 2011

Readers respond to April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Roz Brott and her new puppy, Maggie
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A tall tale?; Cutting back; Adding on

  • Arts + Culture
The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2010
Sarasota Opera tenor to sing National Anthem at Orioles/Rays opener

Singer Joshua Kohl will combine two passions - opera and baseball - March 3, at the Orioles/Rays game.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

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