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Office workers watched on the street as the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Monday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2019
Vehicle catches fire in One Sarasota Tower garage

Emergency personnel have put out the fire at the downtown office building’s parking structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Auebach and Kelli Anderson
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 30, 2019
Sarasota SCADaddles toward 5K finish line

The 5K raised money for Mayo Clinic for SCAD research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Sheriff's Office has reported the death of a 69-year-old Myakka City resident who was found after fire consumed his trailer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2017
Myakka City man dies in trailer fire

Structure was already consumed by the time fire departments responded.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Animals Services sent this picture of the dog they called "the broken puppy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2017
Rescue seeks donations for treatment of 'broken puppy'

The 4-month-old dog suffered shattered hips and other injuries.

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 05.18.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.18.17

East County sports roundup: 05.18.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
And the survey says ...

Manatee County School Board members got a mixed review of the district from two surveys in August.

  • East County
  • News
Participants on the first lap of the 8.8-mile route.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 13, 2015
Longboards roll through Siesta Key Village

CaliFlorida hosts Longboard Extravaganza races Saturday, Dec. 13 around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Drivers will see delays near mile marker 215 on southbound I-75
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2014
Emergency lane closures on I-75 southbound

According to Florida Dept. of Transportation, Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 215 has emergency lane closures, after a dump truck spilled 'muck' on the roadway this morning. One lane has been reopened, and the emergency lane is open to re-route traffic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2025
Water quality warning issued for North Lido Beach

Conditons at North Lido Beach in Sarasota are unsafe for swimming, according to the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2023
Road rage ends in fatal shooting Saturday night

A pickup truck driver was killed after shooting into an occupied sedan on Fruitville Road on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The boat launch at Centennial Park will be closed April 1-5 for repairs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
Centennial Park boat launch will be closed April 1-5

Emergency repairs are needed to fix submerged damage resulting in hazards for boat trailers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arrest made in Wednesday night fatal crash
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2024
Arrest made in Wednesday night fatal crash

Joshua Slieff of Sarasota County is charged with DUI manslaughter and two other charges in connection with a crash at Fruitville Road and Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River receiver Anthony Campbell and quarterback Nick Trier celebrate after a touchdown drive. The Pirates extended their winning streak over Lakewood Ranch to six games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2021
Braden River-Lakewood Ranch football game returns, to similar results

Braden River still dominant in the football series with Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • October 18, 2012
My View: Why I'm voting in this election

With all of the focus on making sure that people who want to vote can vote, it's disheartening to learn that someone who can vote would not want to vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Pirates walk off the field following the 7-2 loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2019
Braden River football has early-season struggles

Pirates expect to bounce back after offensive futility in opener against Largo High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arthur Brantley, pictured playing at Booker last season, will lead Riverview'     s offense in the fall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Fresh quarterbacks, confident coaches all the rage during spring football

All four area teams will be breaking in new signal-callers in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Professional Partnership

LB3 Lacrosse recently announced a new partnership with the Monsters Lacrosse Academy, which will provide year-round opportunities for local youth lacrosse players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paradise players Owen Barnett, Andres Freire and Jeffrey White helped lead the team to a division championship this season, but might not return in 2026.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 22, 2025
Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

The soon-to-be professional soccer club will have a new look in 2026.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 17, 2022
Kids scatter in search of Easter jackpot at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails annual egg bonanza drew a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd on Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
Dance, dance resurrection

Faith Lutheran Church of Sarasota, 7750 Beneva Road, will host a performance by The Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25. The troupe consists of children who were forced into slave labor and then rescued from life on the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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