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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
City to revisit take-home policy

Since 2001, police officers have been able to take their patrol cars home with them if they adhere to strict rules, but commissioners want to explore whether the policy's costs outweigh its benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
THREE-PEAT

The Braden River High football team opened its season with a 43-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates remain a perfect 3-0 in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 10, 2011
My View: Government debt is a moral failure

The moral compass for the majority of our political leadership in both parties is what is right for re-election, not the country's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mall at University Town Center will feature 115 stories, of which more than half will be new to the market. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue vacating Southgate

The anchor will move into a larger space at the new Mall at University Town Center in East Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2014
Elected mayor proponents fight against time

More than 1,500 signatures shy of their goal - and already past a deadline the city attorney recommended - supporters of a new city charter are still pushing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Longboat Library hears bookish couple speak

Authors and founders of Oceanview Publishing, Bob and Pat Gussin, were the guest speakers at the annual Longboat Library luncheon, held April 8, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Emma LaCorte, Elysée Adams-Toglia and Victoria Kishoiyian. Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

NewGate students take the spotlight; Girls Inc. lays some rubber

  • Arts + Culture
Former major league pitcher Troy Mattes is turning his attention to training Little League and high school players. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2013
Riverview alum returns home

Lakewood Ranch resident and former MLB pitcher Troy Mattes was named Extra Innings Sarasota's new coordinator of pitching instruction.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 10, 2015
A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
As associate pastor of worship arts, the Rev. Alan Keith Martin was one of the most visible leaders at Woodland — The Community Church.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 27, 2011
'Until I See You Again'

The Rev. Alan Keith Martin, 53, served as associate pastor of worship arts at Woodland -- The Community Church, for more than six years. He died July 15 of cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Our View: A good, good, good man

When our editors searched our archives for photos of Al Hogle, Executive Editor Lisa Walsh recalled the portrait of Chief Hogle published in October 2007, when he announced his candidacy for Sarasota County sheriff.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sue Wolverton oversees 22 offices and 1,200 agents as Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s senior vice president in the Southwest Florida region. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
2011 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year: Sue Wolverton

The Kiwanis Club honor wasn't on Sue Wolverton's bucket list. But the surprise award motivates her to do more of what she's always done: aim higher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2009
TOP STORY, AUGUST: Town hall draws 1,400

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan addressed health care reform during his forum Aug. 20 at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Arleane Stier, 94, says growing up during the Great Depression instilled in her a sense of gratitude.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2017
Longboat resident reflects on life during the Great Depression

For Arleane Stier, going through one of the toughest periods in American history instilled a lasting sense of gratitude.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Flashing school speed-limit signs were not working for a brief period of time on the first day of school at Southside Elementary School. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
New school year sees few problems on first day

Except for the minor glitches expected on any opening day of the new school year, the Sarasota County School District reported a generally smooth start Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Film Festival box office moves into the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 for the festival. The festival’s new programming team, which includes Caley Fagerstrom, Michael Dunaway and Derek Horne, strives to bring buzz-worthy, new independent movies t
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 21, 2014
Your Neighbor: Morris Walker

Walker's most recent published work, 'The Lives of Carl Atman,' is a love story with twist: It takes place over a 500-year journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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