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By Observer Staff |
September 13, 2023

Teen advised against phony fighting in public

Responding to a reported brawl, police were told it was all make-believe. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
September 13, 2023

Temple Beth Israel Education Center courses open for sign-ups

Program Director Susan Goldfarb has planned a year jampacked with new courses for its many Education Center students.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 25, 2023

Vegan hot dog at Sarasota eatery ranked in nation's top 10

The vegan version of Doggystyle's Chicago Hot was ranked by PETA among the top 10 hot dogs in the U.S. for summer 2023.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
March 16, 2023

Police investigate shooting at Siesta Key North Bridge

Two men shot each other during an argument at a late-night party.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
June 14, 2023

Irony of St. Regis garage

While the St. Regis Hotel & Residences clearly stands out in size and scale, Longboat commissioners say a two-story garage would harm the town. Really?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 23, 2023

Emergency management team details town's hurricane prep

Longboat Key's fire chief, Public Works director and chief of police explain their departments’ roles in storm preparation and response.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
January 11, 2024

Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

East County
Opinion

By Mark Bergin |
December 2, 2021

Longboat Key, Manatee leaders discuss island transit solutions

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June. MCAT requires riders to make their trip reservations by 5 p.m. the day before.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 1, 2023

Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 23, 2023

All Angels Church, Temple Beth Israel host annual Blessing of the Animals

The two neighboring congregations partnered to celebrate pets and build community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 28, 2023

Seven train cars, including two propane tankers, derail in Manatee County

No propane leakage was detected and no injuries reported in the derailment near the Sarasota-Manatee International Airport.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 12, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Dariela Delgado |
March 10, 2023

Sarasota Chamber hosts its 2023 annual breakfast

Chamber members met March 10 to hear entrepreneurship lessons from the founder of Boom Chicka Pop.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
April 1, 2023

SPARCC debuts timeless looks at fashion show

Models walked the runway in a number of looks from the SPARCC Treasure Chest at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 31.

Black Tie

By Matt Walsh |
September 27, 2023

The social service brouhaha

Should county tax dollars be used to fund social service organizations? Where do you draw the line?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2022

The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 10-16

Piano masters, jazz ensembles, tribute acts and experimental composers highlight a busy week of music on the Sarasota scene.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
October 4, 2023

Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break

A man broke a four-pack in a store bathroom and drank one without paying. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.