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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police decide how to remove the beige Infiniti from the bank of Hudson Bayou.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 4, 2013
UPDATE: Woman drives car into Hudson Bayou

A woman began driving erratically and drove into the waterway in front of Sarasota High School after 1 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
School board

Please send your school and classroom news, events and extraordinary efforts to Community Editor Harriet Sokmensuer, [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School's TSA team came home as state champions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2011
Manatee students sweep TSA competition

Braden River High School's Technology Student Association team caputured the championship crown. Lakewood Ranch took third.

  • East County
  • Schools
Individuals interested in the school district's director of safety and security position must possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or private sector security management, among other requirements.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 9, 2014
Manatee School District vets security director candidates

Through 4 p.m. Oct. 9, the Manatee County School District will interview candidates for its director of safety and security position.

  • East County
  • News
Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, rescued a Bald Eagle that was hit by a car May 4. Unfortunately, the bird died shortly after.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 5, 2015
East County Bald Eagle dies after it's struck by car

After being hit by a vehicle Monday, May 4, a Bald Eagle died while Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, on the way to Bayshore Animal Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Lenny Landau, who bikes daily, said the report only looks at bicycle accidents that have occurred. The report does not evaluate the effect of removing bicycle signs on the Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2011
Key resident compiles bicycle crash data

Longboat resident Lenny Landau used police reports from the last four years to calculate bicycle accident statistics on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The request for proposal for a contractor to take up Siesta Village maintenance will be a prominent topic at tomorrow's Siesta Key Village Association meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2012
SKVA to discuss village maintenance contract

The Siesta Key Village Association will meet Tuesday, June 5, for its monthly meeting and discuss topics including progress of the village maintenance contract.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shannon Snyder tendered his resignation to run for an open County Commission seat. Commissioners discussed the possibility of reappointing him following his forthcoming resignation.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2014
Commission balks at proposed Snyder appointment

A proposal to appoint Shannon Snyder to fill the commission seat from which he is resigning drew ire at tonight's City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Hoop jam pumps up movie crowd

The neon hula hoops, wild costumes and upbeat party music from the Hoop Jam April 15 outside Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 drew a large crowd.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
Observed: Views of alcohol on beach remain in sharp contrast

It was inevitable that the death of Donna Chen would spark an effort to ban alcohol on Siesta Public Beach. What remains to be seen is how strong public support will be for that initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars D comes up big with four turnovers; Mustangs break par in win, shoot a 143; ODA swimmers make big splash with wins

  • East County
  • Sports
PEPPERMINT
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • November 26, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
De'jon Fagan, a new employee hired to operate a powder-loading machine, enjoys IRISS’ family atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
IRISS opens global headquarters

The manufacturer of infrared windows gives its workers a chance to build a specialized product used across the world.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 3801 Casey Key Road LLC sold the home at 3801 Casey Key Road recently sold for $4 million. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,112 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2018
Casey Key home sells for $4 million

Casey Key home sells for $4 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Steven Newman has worked under five fire chiefs during his 29 years as Longboat Key medical director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2014
Medical director receives congressional award

Dr. Steven Newman is the recipient of the 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue, EMS Career Service Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services hopes shelter dogs will find a forever home with a veteran, because of adoption specials offered Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2015
Animal Services salutes veterans with free adoptions

Manatee County Animal Services is offering free dog and puppy adoptions to military men and women and local law enforcement, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • East County
  • News
The Booker High School rebuild groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday morning, at Booker High School.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
News Briefs

Booker High breaks ground on new school project; Agreement signed for Palmer Ranch park; Sarasota County index crime rate falls 8%

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Donna Rae Garner

Donna Rae Garner, 76, of Longboat Key, died June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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