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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

A terrified complainant reported a black Chihuahua was standing in front of the above address and growled every time it was approached.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 28, 2012
Home, Heart and You!

Home, Heart and You!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Downtown parking advocates suggest the city enact hours of enforcement for the new meters that take into account the busiest times of day for a particular area, when on-street parking is in high demand.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Parking meters arrive this week

The city will begin to accept this week its first shipment of parking meters for its new paid-parking program and will begin installation during the second week of April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Rock, a seventh grader, works through a few measures with sixth graders Kiera Woefel and Coltin Cramer. "It’s pretty cool to imagine I was them last year," Rock said.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Light shines on job shadowing at Haile Middle

Haile Middle School students learn what it takes to be a teacher by shadowing their teachers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 26, 2018
Peter Farrelly coins different kind of humor in heartwarming 'Green Book'

Audiences will enjoy the film "Green Book" as a beautiful story of a friendship that transcends the cultural misconceptions of its time — and today's.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

  • East County
  • News
Jackson Foscolos, 12, poses with his mother Jennifer Foscolos, brother Mason Foscolos, 9, and grandparents Hans and Leslie Rode.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2025
Fire department open house showcases the tools behind rescues

The open house a Station 4 on Old Bradenton Road followed the fire department's receipt of international recognition for its cardiac care.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Kathleen Murphy Willer, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, said she has fun incorporating elements evocative of childhood in her acrylic paintings. She was one of the artists to brave the sun and rain at last weekend's fine art festival on Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 23, 2026
Specialized artists turn out for fifth Longboat Fine Art Fest

From glass molding to close-up photography, artists showcased works in a variety of media at the weekend festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An American flag flies on Gulf of Mexico Drive, the town’s main thoroughfare that will soon see much more red, white and blue as the town prepares to install 56 light pole banners.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • June 3, 2026
Town works to unveil patriotic banners ahead of July 4

A banner depicting the American flag that can be reused was picked for Longboat Key’s Gulf of Mexico Drive over one that featured recognition of the country’s 250th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artists from all over the country display their work at the Town Center Green.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2023
Longboat Key art festival draws a crowd

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts was held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Sarasota to rehear Villages proposal

Commissioner Mason says she may change her vote. Doing so would be good news for SMR.

  • East County
  • News
Officials announced the project, which featured a Design & Economic Acceleration Lab, or DEAL, in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Ranch DEAL stalls

State College of Florida Officials are not actively working on the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab the college announced, with partners, in January.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation orders for those living in Zone A beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County issues evacuation orders

Manatee County issues mandatory and voluntary evacuations, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, and proceeds with county closures.

  • East County
  • News
burns
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2014
Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

Event Preview: Cine-World Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Current look at The Shore overlooking the bay.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 20, 2019
Longboat restaurant owner hopes for April opening

Shore has faced a number of challenges in effort to open

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2022
Despite not placing, Lakewood Ranch gymnast realizes a dream at 2022 U.S. Championships

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Blank displayed power and grace at the 2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in the Junior Men's 17 division.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents have reported issues with downtown construction on Palm Avenue and elsewhere.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Residents press for action on construction issues

City officials say their options are limited for addressing safety problems associated with downtown construction sites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The group of retired U.S. military officials met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bottom right, and other Israeli officials. Courtesy photos
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
LBK resident meets Israeli prime minister

Rear Adm. Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, recently traveled to Israel with a group of military retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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