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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The groundbreaking crew: from left, Sarasota City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell; Cheryl Loeffler, Premier Sotheby’s; Amy Brown, Aqua marketing director; architect Guy Peterson; developer Jonathan McCague; developer Michael Adams; architect Brent Parker; Mel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2015
Aqua condo breaks ground on Golden Gate Point

The developers of Aqua, the eight-unit luxury condominium slated for 280 Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota, broke ground Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 12, 2011
VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2010
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members

A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Lady Mustangs hold on to defeat Lady Bruins

The Lakewood Ranch High School volleyball team defeated Bayshore in five games Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners plan to take comments on the item at 10 a.m. in the first floor chambers of the Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2011
County to discuss redistricting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday are seeking public input regarding redistricting at the board's meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Former Sand Cay manager Judy Paul was ordered Tuesday to begin serving a three-year prison sentence.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 9, 2015
Former Key condo manager ordered to begin three-year sentence

Former Sand Cay manager Judy Paul was ordered Tuesday to begin a prison sentence after being convicted of stealing more than $200,000 in association funds.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 11, 2014
Common Ground: Buffalo Wizards combine music, art and friendship

Common Ground: Buffalo Wizards combine music, art and friendship

  • Arts + Culture
Edna Strode gets a kiss from her two daughters, Betty Hollifield and Wilma Ellison.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2015
East County resident Edna Strode celebrates 100

Surrounded by four generations of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, Edna Strode welcomed her family to her 100th birthday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dead fish washed ashore on Siesta Key this morning.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Red tide kills fish on Siesta Key

A Red Tide bloom has been reported along Florida Gulf Coast shores, including Longboat Key and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Murph is one of the largest turtles ever rescued by Mote. (Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2013
Mote-rescued turtle will be released Monday

The 300-pound turtle is named 'Murph' in honor of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jules Rose with his wife, Sheila
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 17, 2015
Jules Rose shined as luminary for the arts

Rose, a lifelong admirer and supporter of the arts, died June 10. He was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stacy White, Crescent Beach
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: Pelican Press

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 4, 2013
Women's Exchange gives back to the arts

Women's Exchange will award $257,000 in grants and scholarships Thursday, June 6 through June 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Cops Corner

June 8 CRACKING THE CASE 5:30 p.m. - 3500 block of North Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft - Shoplifting. A security employee at a department store reported a theft. The employee said a man placed eight cases of beer in a shopping cart and left without paying. The man was walking toward a car in which another male was waiting, at which point the employee confronted the man and asked for the beer back. The man placed his hand in his pocket and said, 'What, you want some?' The employee returned to the store to avoid confrontation.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2015
Sarasota County budget set to fall 6%

Sarasota County’s preliminary budget for next fiscal year is slated to decrease roughly 6% over the previous year, but staff have estimated a 5% increase in general fund expenditures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Caplan, Golden Gate Point (sunrise)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: Sarasota

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Francisco
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: East County

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • East County
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