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Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2024
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID

A customer attempting to buy cigars at a convenience store threatened to return later and beat up the clerk. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The first decorated segment is lowered into position. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2022
St. Armands tree assembly kicks off

Workers expect to finish the 60-foot tree by end of Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sarasota County Cares Team |
  • October 22, 2020
Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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University Park resident Joe Moran says the proposed purchase price for the University Park Country Club is to high and is leading opposition to it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2018
Opposition rises to University Park Country Club purchase

They say the $16.75 million pricetag is far too expensive.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, Billy Andrade, Jim Furyk, Justin Leonard, Brett Quigley and David Toms hold the World Champions Cup trophy aloft after winning it as Team USA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2023
World Champions Cup aces another shot at impressing the golf world

The Concession's general manager said the event's return in year two remains a possibility.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liz Cantwell and Ron Longhurst dance together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2023
Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry

The End-of-Summer Bash brought Hawaiian flavor to the fundraiser, which also raised money for Mayors Feed The Hungry, a partner of the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The North Shore Road public beach access closed in November. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
News Briefs

North Shore Road beach access re-opens; Larson plans to look at underground utilities; Town facilities to close for New Year holiday; Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; CEB asks for inclusion in code discussions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Claudy shops at the Longboat Library book sale on Saturday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2023
Books, bargains and lobster on the lawn

The Longboat Library brought the books outside for a sale on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
I-75 and Cattlemen Road traffic run parallel, in an area that will soon offer greater connectivity with an overpass that will go over I-75 from the UTC area to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 22, 2022
Waterside-UTC connector could break ground in 2023 if funding in place

The I-75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road could open as soon as late 2025.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Sachs, Glenda Leonard and Ed Krepela at a Kiwanis Club meeting in 2022
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 26, 2023
New Kiwanis Club president discusses love for mission, hopes for future

Before moving to Longboat, Christopher Sachs worked in publishing, on magazine titles like Men's Journal and National Geographic Adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Krohn family set up their VIP tables with settings for everyone.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2023
10 can't-miss events on Longboat Key in 2023

Mark your calendars. These are the top 10 events for the year on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A view of the .95 acre parcel at 20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 26, 2016
County’s latest attempt to sell downtown parcel unproductive

The county’s invitation to negotiate for the purchase of a parcel at the corner of 301 and Main Street did not produce a viable offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gala chairs Julie A. Harris and Lauren Walsh with COO Jennifer Mitchell, center
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 4, 2024
Circus Gala gives guests the royal treatment

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Royal Gala theme wowed attendees with a night of performances, dinner and dancing.

  • Black Tie
Riverview High offensive lineman Al Oliver.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Al Oliver

The Riverview High football offensive lineman has five NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gotcha hopes to expand its services from a ride-share to a bike and scooter share in Sarasota.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 16, 2019
Gotcha, VeoRide propose scooter- and bike-sharing in Sarasota

Ride-sharing service already at work in Sarasota hopes to expand business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Team USA is just a half point back with a struggling Team Europe in third at The Concession.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scott and Sarah Stevens both graduated with a master's degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta May 7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2021
River Club of Lakewood Ranch area family masters education

Father/daughter finish off master's degree in analytics in May at Georgia Tech.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Amani Washington and Trinity Adams
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Booker High School

Multiple students offered words of advice as students headed into the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The nearly nine-acre site on the north side of public launch at 10th Street and North Tamiami Trail has been rezoned to be consistent with the rest of the 53-acre city-owned site being redeveloped as The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
Planning Board divided on new zoning district for The Bay

Members are deadlocked over a proposal to create a new Bay Park Zone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Sarasota wrestles with definitions of drinking, dining establishments

A proposed zoning amendment would, in theory, clarify the definitions of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, etc. to establish different rules under which each may operate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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