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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2015
City may allow Walmart at Ringling Shopping Center

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted a settlement agreement asking the owner of the property to drop litigation in exchange for more flexible zoning rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Ellis
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 29, 2010
Jeff Ellis on the set of "The Crucible" (VIDEO)

Sarasota Opera's director of production explains how to transform raw lumber into 300-year-old walls.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Spacey shines in the impeccably cast "Margin Call."Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 2, 2011
Film Review: 'Margin Call'

Just in time for Halloween, "Margin Call" hits the theaters. It's all about monsters - not the ghoulish type but, rather, the Wall Street bankers who perpetrated the greatest heist on the American people in recent history.

  • Arts + Culture
A contract negotiation session between the town and its Fire Rescue Department union representatives was held May 10 at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Firefighter contract agreement tentative

The town will still count overtime and sick leave as a final pension payout in a fire department contract that expires on Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Longboat Key firefighter paramedic worked to extinguish a brush fire Thursday caused by a blown transformer. Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2011
Blown transformer sparks fire

A Florida Power & Light transformer began sparking Thursday, causing a small fire that caused a power outage and Gulf of Mexico Drive to shut down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2012
Former first lady Laura Bush visits Mote

Bush got a behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratory during her recent visit to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
CCNA elects board

Lido Key Residents' Association President Carl Shoffstall also stressed the importance of keeping the Lido Beach Pool and Pavilion open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

The Observer has compiled the best Cops Corners from May through October

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
County staff recommends trolleys for Siesta Key

Commissioners will consider buying 17 clean diesel buses Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nik Wallenda crosses Highway 41 earlier this year. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon

Head to Mattison's Sunday evening for a live viewing of "The King of the High Wire" crossing the Grand Canyon

  • Arts + Culture
Deputies charged Stoddard with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm Dec. 21, after Melissa Stoddard, who suffered from autism, was hospitalized weeks earlier with severe brain damage.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2013
Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Misty Stoddard with first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 21 death of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberly Burleson (left) and Kathleen Gagg (right), Founders of Camp Better America
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
Camp Better America leaders encourage aid for veterans

Founders of the East County-based organization shared about helping military veterans this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The budget includes no tax increase.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
Manatee approves $462.4 million budget

Manatee County commissioners adopted a $462.4 million budget Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Tramm Hudson is a candidate in the Sarasota County Hospital Board race.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Tram Hudson, a Republican, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and No Party Afilliation candidate Reid Schwabach in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
Baugh addresses traffic, growth in area

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh met with Lakewood Ranch residents Feb. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, to discuss upcoming projects and field questions from residents.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County eighth graders beat the state average in math, with 55 percent passing the test compared to 51 percent across the state.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 7, 2013
New FCAT scores show Manatee behind the state

FCAT scores released Friday show that Manatee County Schools performed below the state average in both math and reading in most grades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to police, a white car heading east on Fruitville Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Beneva Road, crossing the path of a SCAT bus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Accident at intersection of Beneva and Fruitville injures two

Three vehicles collided at the intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road late this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Le Macaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring gifting season

Christmastime is the most recognized time of the year dedicated to gifting, but the springtime can be just as active.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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