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n 2009, the intersection at U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road was named the third-busiest intersection in the county. Then, it saw 70,000 cars each day.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Next roundabout: Stickney and U.S. 41?

Depending on how a new roundabout at a busy Venice intersection turns out, one county commissioner may request a roundabout be constructed for the busiest gateway to Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • April 3, 2012
From Trumpets to Tackles

From Trumpets to Tackles

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Christina Meiser is a 16-year-old hosting her sixth annual canned good drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2012
River Club youth launches sixth annual can drive

East County resident Christina Meiser will host her sixth annual canned good drive in the River Club community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beachplace Treasurer John Brouder, President Jack Keelin and Secretary Mel Levy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Beachplace residents pool efforts for celebration

Beachplace residents are ready to make a splash with their refurbished swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza

This weekend's Animal Extravaganza will feature an Asian elephant.

  • East County
  • News
Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 29, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kate Siepert, Graham Stuart Allen, Jenny Strassburg, Lisa McMillan, Faith Sandberg and Daryl Embry. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 29, 2012
Theater Review: 'Perfect Wedding'

This weekend is your last chance to catch "Perfect Wedding" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
LECOM prescribes Mini-Medical School

As part of National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 18-24, medical students at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine took what they've learned to students at Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 15, 2009
Man on the street: Larger than life

We polled passerby near the "Unconditional Surrender" statue on Sarasota's bayfront and asked one question: Should the statue stay on the bayfront or be moved to a less public space?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Lane Sulimirski, left, performs on the Hammond organ, while sitting in ankle-deep water with Sarah Fulton, assistant director.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 11, 2014
Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2012
Library Foundation receives grant

The newly formed Library Foundation for Sarasota County has received a $10,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to raise public awareness about the county's nine Sarasota County libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Thomas, chairwoman of 2010; Kristine Nickel, chairwoman of 2012; current Town Hall Chairwoman Stephanie Grosskreutz; and 2011 Chairwoman Kathleen Weiner dish on the scoop.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
Chairing it All: Town Hall Lecture Series

Town Hall Lecture Series organizers give the scoop on stories from ice-cream vending machines to 'oh-no!' moments.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 28, 2011
ODA girls tennis tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Braden River 4-2 Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donald Trump told reporters during a press conference at the Ritz Carlton that if President Barack Obama is reelected there may not be a country left in four years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2012
Trump electrifies as Statesman of the Year

Donald Trump gave a 30-minute speech to a record-breaking audience last night at the Ritz-Carlton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Sarasota Bay receives good report card

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program reports about 4,040 acres of new seagrass habitat have been created.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Residents named to Jewish Housing Council

Lakewood Ranch residents Alan Silverglat and Louis Siegel have been named to the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Board of Trustees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cedars Tennis Resort's clubhouse was closed for one day last week after a lightning strike. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort reopens after lightning strike scare

Firefighters were at the scene for two-and-a-half hours last week responding to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA volleyball head coach Keba Phipps, right, pictured with senior Sammi Jo Gaeta, resigned last week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2011
ODA volleyball coach resigns

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball coach Keba Phipps resigned from her position Sept. 9 for personal reasons

  • East County
  • Sports
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