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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 24 Fault line 12:04 a.m. - South Tamiami Trail and Vamo Way. DUI. A woman from Charlotte County was clocked driving 68 mph in a 45 mph zone, and a deputy stopped her. The woman had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath and had bloodshot eyes. She failed a sobriety test, and on her way to jail she told police, 'It's not my fault. I didn't even want to drive to Sarasota.'

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 30, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 1-7

Fine art, block parties and standup comedy highlight the mid-summer schedule on the Sarasota arts scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said she hopes Visit Florida becomes a less politicized entity going forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2017
Visit Sarasota, Visit Florida maintain partnership

Tourism agencies across the state are breaking ties with Visit Florida — at least temporarily — but Visit Sarasota County isn't troubled by new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mixon Fruit Farms is located at 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Orange Blossom Festival

This weekend's festival will be held at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 15903 Clearlake Ave. is listed at $1.299 million. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2018
A million reasons to buy in Lakewood Ranch

Million-dollar home market in East County gains momentum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Buy your Fish Fry tickets

This year's Fish Fry takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Cedars Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Style is a new lifestyle shop featuring apparel and more that is slated to open on St. Armands Circle at the end of the year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 13, 2025
New retail, lifestyle shop to open on St. Armands Circle

Co-owner Malia Price eagerly anticipates the opening of her new store, The Sarasota Style, a lifestyle brand to feature clothes, accessories and items by local artisans.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2015
Instructor studies international cuisine

USF chef Joe Askren visited Italy to brush up on agriculture practices.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • May 14, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lobster Pound

This charming seafood spot brings authentic New England flavor straight to the Gulf Coast.

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  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony staff: Experience at the resort was special

As guest arrived at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, it was the teams behind the scenes that made visiting the once iconic resort such a unique experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spectacular sights and lights come from the top and bottom of the Kartchner Caverns, in Arizona.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 11, 2011
Arizona - One State, Two Destinations

Arizona was the latest stop on Stuart and Lois Scheyer's "America(s) the Beautiful" series of great destinations in Mexico, Canada and our own United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Green Orchid restaurant at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is restricted to Selby members or those who have paid the $26 admission fee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2024
Selby opens garden-to-table restaurant The Green Orchid

The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River coach Curt Bradley talks to his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
New playoff system points in right direction

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Soleta's Charles Duff and World Golf Hall of Fame player Nick Price talk about the design of the course at the site in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2023
Plans emerge for luxury golf community in Myakka City

After the Manatee County Commission's approval in June, builders plan to begin work on a Nick Price-designed course this fall.

  • East County
  • News
Anyone with information on the crime or the theft of the vehicles is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 366-TIPS.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2012
University Best Buy location burglarized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Pavement Manager Brian Martineau and Ajax Paving Area Manager Steve Ayers say rebasing sections of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between state roads 70 and 64 is a "fix, not a bandaid."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard rebasing begins

Motorists will experience delays beginning March 26.

  • East County
  • News
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