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Anthony Mathuson, owner of Tony's Used Appliances, said he’s been setting up a few of his products outside his storefront for 12 years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
Outdoor displays move to discussion forefront

From the proposal to allow outdoor displays in a special overlay district on Siesta Key to several special-exception petitions, the county is concerned with curb appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton's Dick Bernard, 86, says participating in exercises classes help him with his balance. He is pictured using a ball to practice balance during an exercise class at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
Time to get fit

Exercise plays key role in maintaining strength, balance and mobility.

  • Health
Dora Walters on duty in the Longboat Observer newsroom.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • August 9, 2019
Dora the Explorer: A Longboat legend (1927-2019)

The spunky, beloved longtime Longboat Observer reporter has died at age 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ivana Milicevic and Antony Starr in "Banshee." Photo via MaxGo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2020
Hinge Blog: You fight better than you …

"Banshee" and "Blade Runner 2049" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.21.16

A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 13, 2019
How to make budgets useful for taxpayers

State and local government budget reporting should shift away from inputs and focus on performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat Key settles forfeiture case

Longboat Key could receive $30,000 as part of a settlement agreement with Wayne Natt, a Longboat resident who plead no contest to filming people in his home without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Joseph and Gloria Mazza. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Time for celebration in Tara

She goes the extra yard in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra held the opening concert of its "On the Road with SO" series at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton on Nov. 15, an event that featured the Sarasota Brass Quintet. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Performing arts groups take their shows outside

As COVID-19 continues to limit indoor performances, Sarasota's arts community is pursuing opportunities to play outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo. Item #76
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beth Grogan, a Lakewood Ranch resident who started Magic of Mittens, works with Stefani Heidenthal, Nolan's FBLA adviser, to collect items for families in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Nolan Middle School students warm hearts with mittens project

Nolan Middle FBLA students warm hearts with Magic of Mittens project in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2015
GSJGA crowns winners in summer series

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its fifth summer series event July 20, at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said the Sheriff's Office is working to address the community's needs, and understands people are frustrated with traffic, in particular.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office looks to hire 10 deputies

Sheriff's Office will need time to train 10 new deputies financed by budget increase.

  • East County
  • News
Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Parents anxious to see security changes in effect

The district aims to have its own police force in place by August, but parents are eager to see real security changes as soon as possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morton's Gourmet Market is located at 1924 S. Osprey Ave.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Morton's Chili Cookoff

Spend Sunday afternoon sampling chili served up by Sarasota firefighters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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