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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Town releases alcohol violation statistics

The town compiled statistics about alcohol-related incidents in response to a request by the brother of a woman killed on Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 20, 2012
Sarasota Ranked #1 Destination for the Arts in AmericanStyle Magazine's Annual List

Sarasota Ranked #1 Destination for the Arts in AmericanStyle Magazine's Annual List

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Armed robbers break into Southgate Mall

Sarasota deputies report a robbery of Mayor's Jewelry in Southgate mall Tuesday evening. All five suspects were arrested after a vehicle pursuit occurring around 7:04 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2013
Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Red Bracket

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the Red Bracket with a 15-8 victory over Dade Christian in the quarterfinal round of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Visiting pup has presidential dog-elganger

"Hey, you look like Bo Obama."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Fashion forward ladies step out

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club took to the runway during the club's recent "Stepping Out" fashion show at Palm-Aire Country Club. Dillard's provided all of the clothes for the show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Letters to the editor

Snowbird bullied on the beach

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
If city commissioners agree to a change in the Pineapple Square agreement, City Hall would be obligated to build a parking garage on the State Street parking lot.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
City could build another downtown parking garage

A change to the Pineapple Square development agreement would obligate the city to build a parking structure on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

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A condominium in Tessera at 500 S. Palm Ave. recently sold for $2.2 million. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,315 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2019
Tessera condominium sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 18-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • By John Ewing |
  • April 24, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson wants the town to eliminate overtime for the police and fire rescue departments.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2011
Village will reduce peafowl flock

Longbeach Village residents told the Longboat Key Town Commission it will reduce the peafowl population to a dozen birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
UPS partners with Miracle League

The UPS Foundation recently donated $30,000 to The Miracle League of Manasota, a group that gives children and adults with disabilities a chance to play organized baseball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 Exalted Ruler Rick Thorson said only a few Lodge #1519 members have stopped by their new East County home so far, but the Lakewood Ranch Elks are eager to welcome in their new members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Elks merge with Sarasota

The Elks has nearly tripled in size because of its new partnership with Sarasota Lodge #1519.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule

Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2013
Visit Sarasota County pitches ambitious vision

Sarasota County commissioners approved the local marketing organization's plan to double its budget to $10 million by 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiny loggerhead hatchlings emerge from nests and make their way to the water at night. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Turtles finish 2013 with strong numbers

Preliminary nest counts show numbers are in and are just behind last year's record-breaking totals.

  • Longboat Key
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