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Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2023
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering

At least 60 businesses were victims of stolen mailed checks amounting to more than $70,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat

Cat Depot Community Center held Cat University to teach students the basics of cat caretaking while having fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Sharks will maintain control of Selby Aquatic Center for up to the next 30 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2019
Sarasota County Commission approves Selby Aquatic lease

The Sarasota Sharks have maintained control over the property since early 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Strale Gole. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Strale Gole

The Sarasota High senior scored a goal in the Sailors boys soccer team's 4-1 win over Booker on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of the second-floor outdoor seating area at the planned Ocean Prime in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams junior Mairead Dempsey takes a shot on net against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2022
Riverview girls soccer yet to lose through six games

The Rams are 4-0-2 and in good position to improve on last season's 9-8-2 record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Verizon placed a 35-foot cell tower on the corner of North Shore Road to the left of the Longboat Key sign. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2022
Nine cell poles built in north Longboat, town awaits antennas and activation

Improvements in phone service are expected to begin no later than early 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
City accused of hypocrisy

Developers say the city is allowing itself greater latitude on its Palm Avenue parking garage project than it does with any private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Francesa Bisordi, 12, sits with her dog, Monty, who she drew for her mother's birthday. Bisordi's mom loves sunsets, which is why she chose a sunset-shaded background for her drawing.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old spends her summer drawing pets

Greenbrook 12-year-old enjoys the challenge of drawing people's pets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The services offered at these regularly established sites include diabetes education and screening, blood pressure tests, pregnancy testing, HIV and tuberculosis testing, adult immunizations and health education.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2011
County offers low cost health services

The Sarasota County Health Department will offer free and low cost health services to various locations around the city next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A cellphone tower is planned just behind this playground in the Lorraine Lakes neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee explores moving Lorraine Lakes' proposed cellphone tower

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh asked county staff to research putting the cellphone tower on adjacent county land.

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs javelin thrower Levi Freed said he learned the sport by watching his brother, Caleb Freed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2023
Mustangs javelin throwers on target in the hunt for gold

Lakewood Ranch High students say the primal thrill of throwing a spear drew them to the somewhat-obscure sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
All Angels gets jazzed up

On March 20, nearly 90 church members gathered for a Jazz Night complete with live music from the Al Hixon Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helsin Pujols experiments with his orange.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2023
Attendees discover the joys of juggling at Ringling Museum

Filmmaker and juggler Paprika Leaverton hosted a juggling workshop at Ringling Museum alongside the premiere of her film “The Queen’s Influence – The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fifth grader Jackson Bitsoff recreates “Portrait of the Artist’s son Jorge Mandel Theotokopoulos” by El Greco. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
Out-of-Door students get creative for annual arts tradition

Out of Door Academy students participate in the Getty art challenge and virtual lessons for Arts Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Cabana Inn has been the source of resident complaints for years. The city has issued no noise citations at the property since 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
Neighbors check in on Cabana Inn complaints

Residents could lobby the city to increase the maximum fine for violating noise regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keisha Boyd of Armed Forces Brewing Co. offers a brew to Sarasota's Pam Hogan.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 25, 2023
My Hometown Fest supports Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota

The festival raised funds in support of children and adults with speech, language and hearing challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Virgina Leon, Kakali Banerjee, Karen Pashkow
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 13, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Kentucky Derby Party

Residents got together to watch the derby with barbecue and mint juleps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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