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Lectric Limos, owned by Dennis Abbey, manufactures electric low-speed vehicles, including a pair used by the Tampa Police Department
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
VIDEO: Downtown advocates test new circulator vehicle

A low-speed vehicle is traveling through the heart of Sarasota today as part of an ongoing effort to find a fleet for a proposed downtown circulator route.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2009
Commission interest emerges

Former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner is contemplating running for a Town Commission seat this March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid took over a purchasing department in shambles when he took the job earlier this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2012
Sarasota County staff mowing continues

Firms vying for the mowing contract in Sarasota County's Urban North Zone have until Friday to submit bids, and could take more than a month to begin service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit PH 02 at Water Club has three bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 3,435 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.8 million. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 27, 2013
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

A condominium in The Water Club at Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Town officials estimate that 30 to 50 feet of dry beach remain between the Gulf and 360 North condominiums.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2012
Sand loss prompts warning for 360 North owners

Most of the sand placed during last year's emergency project is gone, and a permanent solution is 24 to 36 months away.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
St. Stephen's ranked No. 1 in Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings

St. Stephen's is currently ranked No. 1 in the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 2A Academic Team Champion standings after the fall season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2010
Fall soccer registration dates set

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 21 and 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents should continue to pay close attention to local news media for updates on the situation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota County Water Reclamation Facilities reaching treatment capacity

Residents are urged to reduce water usage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit N-1101 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 12, 2014
Longboat Key Towers condo sells for $1.45 million

A condominium in Longboat Key Towers tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2010
Marina Jack seeks property appraiser lawsuit

The property appraiser's office informed the company that leases the bayfront property that it is no longer exempt from paying property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 31, 2010
Key of Sea Chorus performs spring concert

The Key of Sea Chorus concluded the season with a spring concert held March 24, at The Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 6, 2009
Man on the street: Mystery Man

We asked Sarasota residents if they recognized the person in this photo, who is the subject of a story in the Aug. 6 Sarasota Observer. About 50% of people polled said they recognized him.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2009
Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission

Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens and Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes stand in front of an LED bollard that could light Village crosswalks in the future.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2012
Specs set for crosswalk lighting

Siesta Key leaders last night settled on an option to improve Village crosswalk lighting. But, it may not be ADA compliant.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Student filmed chosen for Gasparilla

The film "Color Me Invisible," by students in the Lakewood Ranch-based Inspired Minds' Film Kids program, has been selected for the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival - 'A Perfect Wedding' Review

Sarasota Film Festival - 'A Perfect Wedding' Review

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Siesta Beach home, which has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area, sold for $877,500. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $877,500

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Diana Barrese, Sarasota, sold her home at 5161 Oxford Drive to Adrianus Kruf, Sarasota, for $877,500.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County Cops Corner 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
If the commission ultimately approves the charter referendum, voters will have a chance to decide whether to move municipal elections to the fall.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2015
City OKs consideration of referendum on fall elections

At a future meeting, the Sarasota City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a ballot initiative that would move municipal elections to the fall of even-numbered years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • March 25, 2015
Just Married: Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz

Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz were married March 7, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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