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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Cops Corner

Low rider A utility worker called police to say that he was following an elderly driver, who had two flat tires on the driver's side of his car. The worker tried unsuccessfully to get the man to stop, so, instead, he put on his hazard lights and followed the man down the street. They were going 20 miles an hour down Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Vern Buchanan vowed during a discussion with the business community June 10, to make Florida the best place in the country to work and live.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Buchanan offers pro-business vision

Rep. Vern Buchanan promoted a small-government message to a crowd of Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic moves through Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 4, 2023
Traffic, development remain top concerns of Longboat residents

The 2022 Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey yielded a 15% response rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Team Corgi members participate in a walkathon fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs. The organization will hold a walkathon in Lakewood Ranch in April 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Calendar for July 30

Find out what's happening this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City Elementary School kindergartners Alexandre Arciniega-Aquino, Madalyn Meza-Pureco, Matthew Diaz-Alvarado, Valeria Luis-Martinez and Rosendo Najera love the crochet dolls they received at the Migrant Tea.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 21, 2023
Church Women United provides support to migrant families

The annual Migrant Tea brightens the holiday season by providing quilts, school supplies and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2023
Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck

After 1,500 miles, a moving company refuses to take a sofa the last few feet until payment is received. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Claire Dornak of North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand tries to pass the ball down the field as Barefield/Hawkwood's Vasco Iriate challenges her in the season opener at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2023
A new year and season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Fans jammed the sidelines to tailgate as the 2023 Sarasota Polo Club season hit the field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior Addison Dempsey spent seven years living abroad in Dubai.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2023
Sarasota runner began her state title journey on Dubai's waterfront

Addison Dempsey finished second at the FHSAA Class 2A girls cross-country meet in 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Flags fly across all seven miles of Longboat Key on Sept. 11.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 4, 2023
9/11 flag memorial will line GMD again this year

Nearly 3,000 American flags will be placed in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Sharkoski (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Olivia Sharkoski

The Lakewood Ranch-based hockey player won the Fastest Skater award at a Liberty University development camp in July.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rabbi Stuart Altshuler had his first day with Temple Beth Sholom on July 1.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2021
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Altshuler as new rabbi

The rabbi plans to bring in thoughtful discussions and speakers to the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Almost all Florida manatees have propeller scars from past collisions with boats. Complying with “Idle Speed No Wake” speed limits for boats helps protect manatees from harm.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 14, 2023
Florida manatees find food and shelter at Myakka

Efforts to protect these imperiled mammals at the state park include removing dams that can leave them stranded and increasing awareness about boat speed limits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Brandon Taaffe, president of the board of directors of Sarasota Bay Watch, holds up a knife found at the bottom of the bay.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 4, 2023
Cleanup removes fishing gear, lawn chair and other debris from Sarasota Bay

Scuba divers, kayakers and on-shore volunteers removed trash from Sarasota Bay near Ken Thompson Park and rescued entangled marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton's Cymia Martin is selling cups, tumblers and mugs at Kids Mart.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 25, 2023
Young entrepreneurs sell their arts and crafts at Kids Mart

Children ages 5-14 are starting their own businesses and will be selling their arts and crafts at Braden River Library's Kids Mart on Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2023
Do or die for New College

With his recent appointments to the New College board, Gov. DeSantis has put the school on notice that it can no longer do what it has been doing. There is a better strategy for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cassidy David and her Childlike Productions will be bringing smiles to the faces of children during the Bradenton Area River Regatta Feb. 11.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2023
Bradenton regatta features racing, bands and lots of kids' entertainment

Lakewood Ranch's Cassidy David leads the effort to make kids smile on the River Walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Zoe Ziegler leads his team onto the field against Manatee High. The Sailors beat the Hurricanes for their first playoff win in 18 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 26, 2022
The top 10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

A jam-packed list is filled with new and defended state titles, plus individual awards and history-making wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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