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Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 17, 2014
Residents, commission lobby for traffic management

Sarasota County commissioners requested Ryland Homes add a turn lane into a future Osprey development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2012
Commission not ready to commit any funding to homelessness program

Commissioners must first review financials, donation commitments and community need.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Police seek homeless man for robbery

Police allege 35-year-old Gregory Thompson threatened a teller at a downtown Sarasota Fifth Third Bank Wednesday, April 10, and fled on foot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Southpointe Shores home at 7697 Cove Terrace recently sold for $3,149,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,797 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 5, 2018
Southpointe Shores home sells for $3,149,000

Sarasota Southpointe Shores home sells for $3,149,000; Siesta Key condo sells for $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Needed: a few good bell ringers

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is looking for bell ringers for the Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Brides Against Breast Cancer 
Charity Wedding Gown Sale and Bridal Show showcased 18 bridal partners and beauty services.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 15, 2013
Brides-to-be help cancer support groups

Brides Against Breast Cancer raised $23,000 over the weekend to benefit cancer support groups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If Ringling Boulevard is under construction, motorists would likely head to Fruitville Road to get through downtown quickly. And if Fruitville Road is under construction, drivers are likely to use Ringling Boulevard. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Roundabouts set for season

Construction on two Ringling Boulevard roundabouts and a paving project on Fruitville Road will start in November. CRA Advisory Board members questioned the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LECOM's Pennsylvania and Florida campuses' national economic impact ballparks $600 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 20, 2014
LECOM boosts state, national economies

Consulting firm Tripp Umbach found in a study it performed on LECOM, that the school is an 'anchor in its communities,' through job creation, generating tax revenues and construction projects.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2014
Police release Click It or Ticket data

As part of a statewide enforcement campaign, the Sarasota Police Department issued 448 citations for seat belt violations from March 1-15

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Firefly Gala's front row frenzy; Madcap madder than ever; Tidbits and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Monica Seles to get key to city

The former tennis champion will be honored at the next City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag scored 11 points Dec. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Community Calendar

Find out what's happening on the Key and this week's "Don't Miss" event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Detectives are seeking one or more suspects who fled in a white car with tinted windows, possibly a Kia Optima or Chevy Malibu, and a paper tag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2013
Police investigate north Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two injured late Thursday, July 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Mulqueen assumed the role of Lakewood Ranch's director of sports in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2011
Ranch announces first event for sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. has secured its first major sporting event at its new sports complex in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Our View

Sadly, smoking guns no surprise

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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