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  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
Merchants want action on vagrants

Fed up with issues from the homeless downtown, merchants push the city to more aggressively find solutions for vagrancy problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Love letter makes comeback

East County resident Kelly Pleasant was running along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard last week when she came across something special - a love letter dated May 14, 1992.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jan Schmidt and Jason Schmidt. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
A hero's honor

Public Works Department employee Jason Schmidt received a citizen citation certificate at the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday, April 15, workshop for helping to escort three people out of a Land's End home that was destroyed by a fire March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Extreme wear and tear on manholes, as well as underground gases eating away at them, require periodic replacement.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 31, 2011
Manhole work will affect downtown traffic

Overnight lane closures are expected from Monday through Wednesday on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Beth Israel holidays offer illuminating experience

This year's high holiday events will begin with a Selichot service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2014
Walk this way

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini, left, has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum |
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jennifer Egan, Tia Woodford and Melissa Phillips
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig

Lynches Pub & Grub kept the green beer flowing and bagpipes playing during its St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17. Festivities ran all weekend, giving patrons of Lynches plenty of time to enjoy many traditional Irish dishes and activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donald and Kara Bunch hold their 5-month-old baby Jaxson during a fundraiser on Saturday at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex to help pay medical costs for the baby's illness.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2015
Overwhelming support for Baby Jax

Community supports fundraiser for baby fighting tumor

  • East County
  • News
T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
Kiwanis Club strives to fill donation boxes

This year, the Longboat Key group hopes to collect about 2,000 pounds of food during its Spring Food Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 25 specialty camps are scheduled throughout the summer and allow the opportunity to focus on a favorite activity or try something different.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 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
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 16-0.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2013
Mustangs remain unbeaten

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 278 to win the six-team Lakewood Ranch Invitational Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel  S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"It's kind of a bittersweet thing," Kenneth Gill said. "I've had some good years in the community. But now, it’s time to move on."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
Gill resigns from Longboat Island Chapel

The Rev. Kenneth Gill resigned as senior minister Friday, two days before the congregation was scheduled to vote on his future with the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

  • Arts + Culture
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