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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Approximately 600 students participated in the event put on by the Interact Club.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 30, 2013
Pine View unofficially breaks Guinness World Record

Students spread soy butter and jelly on 5,721 sandwiches to break the Guinness World Record of amount of sandwiches made in an hour.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse White with his daughter Amelia White, 8.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 25, 2013
Children at Work

Many children took part in the 20th annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day Thursday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Sgt. Demetrios Konstantopoulos will present to City Commissioners in the afternoon session.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 3, 2013
City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday

Commissioners will also consider a city-fee waiver for the Chalk Festival; discuss a possible CRA extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2014
Commission to discuss budget at special workshop

Town staff is expected to present ways to address a $307,000 budget deficit at next year's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taussig, center
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 7, 2014
Mote aims to recruit new volunteers at Oct. 8 reception

Mote is looking for aquarium guides to speak with visitors about exhibits and animals, along with cashiers and greeters for the facilitiy's membership desk, with weekend help especially needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commission District 2 write-in candidate, Steve McAllister, attended the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, Oct. 13.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 24, 2014
McAllister withdraws from County Commission race

Write-in candidate for District 2, Steve McAllister, decided to drop from the race to focus on filmmaking and to give support to opponent Alexandra Coe.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
DRINK
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • December 24, 2013
Get festive with the night-before-Christmas martini

Get festive with the night-before-Christmas martini

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Hurricane Humberto is tracking westward at 12 miles per hour.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
UPDATE: Hurricane Humberto lurches toward U.S.

The tropical system became the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean early this morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines at a Sept. 17 joint meeting with the Longboat Key Commission.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 23, 2013
County Commissioners set for another round of budget talks

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will present the proposed 2014 budget to taxpayers Monday at the second of two scheduled public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The severity of the north end’s erosion problem will not be fixed for more than a year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2014
Groin permit approval has one more hurdle

A representative from Congressman Vern Buchanan's office informed a town official yesterday that a federal permit for groins needs one more bureaucratic stamp of approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At today’s 3 p.m. workshop, 215 Manatee Avenue W., Manatee County School District staff will present the report’s findings to the board.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 10, 2013
School board hosts workshop on state audit report

The Manatee County School Board hosts a workshop today to talk about a report from the state's Auditor General's Office that found misuse of funds and lack of controls during the 2012-13 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Commissioner James Satcher has been appointed to be Manatee County's supervisor of elections.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2024
Gov. DeSantis appoints Manatee commissioner to supervisor of elections

James Satcher will take over post that Mike Bennett vacated upon his retirement.

  • East County
  • News
Best friends Olivia Geler and McKenna Bonura snap their photos from the finish tower July 3 at Nathan Benderson Park during Fireworks on the Lake.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 4, 2025
Rain can't stop the pop at Nathan Benderson Park

The park hosted its annual Fireworks on the Lake celebration July 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County officials warn that a predicted tropical storm could cause flooding in some areas on Sunday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2024
Manatee County declares state of emergency ahead of tropical storm

Invest 97L is predicted to strengthen into a tropical storm that could impact the majority of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Arguments lead to faulty conclusion
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • October 7, 2024
Arguments lead to faulty conclusion

Blaming government for economic woes misses the real causes behind problems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
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