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The four-lane roundabout construction project at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2011
City approves extra landscaping for Palm Avenue roundabout

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to spruce up the southwest corner of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue after a roundabout is built there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2011
Mote teams up with National Wildlife Federation

On June 7, Mote Marine Laboratory and the National Wildlife Federation announced a five-year partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 625 Norsota Way was built in 2009.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 19, 2011
Siesta Key home sells for $5.9 million

The sale is a year-to-date high for Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
More than 10% of registered voters have cast early or absentee ballots for the May 12 election in the city of Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2015
Dent optimistic about Sarasota runoff turnout

More than 10% of registered voters have cast early or absentee ballots for the May 12 election in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Longboat Pass solution reached

The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will dredge Longboat Pass when needed to maintain the channel and acquire beach-quality sand for their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Cops Corner

May 7 Weapon watch 5:43 p.m. -- Off the Key. Assist Other Agency. Sarasota police advised Longboat officers to be on the lookout for a 50-year-old man with brown hair and a mustache walking northbound with a gun in his hand. The man could not be located.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cafe Venice Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Venice island and offers a menu of continental cuisine with an emphasis on homemade items.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche, of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 2200 Oriole Drive recently sold for $1,375,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2018
Oriole Drive home sells for $1,375,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2012
New computer business opens

Sarasota-based Hurricane Computer has opened a new location on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Lou Robinson Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 27, 2017

Mary Lou Robinson, Aflred Bremble, Jr., Katherine Brooks and John Spalding died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
News Briefs

School district cancels security contract; MTI plants seeds for farmworker careers; Meals on Wheels PLUS finds home for new program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 8, 2010
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops

Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 7, 2012
Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

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Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1, 2013 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft called Operation Booster Buster.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Sheriff: Crime down again in 2013

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight credits manpower flexibility, strong community relationships and an innovative crime-fighting strategy for another year of falling crime rates countywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The accident occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. yesterday. Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver of the Dodge Ram.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2012
FHP investigates hit-and-run

The Labor Day accident occurred on University Parkway, near Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Jenny Alday and Devon Bogg
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
"Last Night Out" Local Celebrity Bartending to Benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer

"Last Night Out" Local Celebrity Bartending to Benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Camire

Dave Camire is a River Club resident who owns a 600-horsepower Dodge Viper. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Observer Media Group notches 13 first place Florida Press awards

During the Florida Press Association's annual conference, held July 18, in Orlando, the industry organization recognized the Observer Media Group newspapers in multiple categories for its 2012 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Gettel Nissan Tennis Series swings into Lakewood

Dozens of spectators enjoyed a week of world-class tennis during the $12,000 Gettel Nissan Tennis Series' second event Dec. 12-13 at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
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