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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Patrick Lui, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator with Sarasota County, talks with Legacy Trail supporters Wednesday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 2, 2015
Legacy Trail gains momentum

County staff will complete a property appraisal and prepare a contract to purchase 7.5 miles of railroad corridor to extend the popular trail from Palmer Ranch into downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It's breakfast time, right?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
Fabulous Arts Foundation music fest draws crowds at Rosemary District

The festival was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.28.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Brody Wiseman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2020
Interim Sarasota coach plans on continuing culture rebuild

Brody Wiseman is keeping things on the same trajectory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
White Buffalo Saloon owner Mike Evanoff bought a 1.7 acre parcel on McIntosh Road, which could be the future home of a gun range, for $166,000 in November.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2015
White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

An upscale gun range or indoor surf park could have a future near the intersection of McIntosh Road and Ashton Road, according to owner Mike Evanoff, who is also expanding options downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Winners of the 2019 tournament's Division 1, Andy and Karen Adams, Sandra Weiss and Chris Wetzig.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 1, 2020
Observer Challenge still swinging after 20 years

The tennis tournament celebrates two decades in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shawn McLoughlin paints a mural welcoming people to Siesta Key. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Siesta Key artist sells lifetime of work

After learning he has Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Siesta Key artist Shawn McLoughlin sold more than 160 pieces of art.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid earlier this year he would seek an option to add a new code enforcement position for weekend duty.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2012
Extension sought for noise code

Sarasota County Rob Lewis this morning told members of the Siesta Key Village Association he wants more time for community input before altering sound regulations in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2010
P&Z set to review code April 6

The Planning and Zoning Board will review code clarification suggestions presented by the Longboat Key Club and Resort next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If a tree is removed in Sarasota, city officials want to ensure neighboring residents have ample warning. That’s the intent behind one of many changes proposed for the city’s tree protection ordinance. On Dec. 15, staff met with residents to discuss tree
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FEATURES

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Shawn Nagell stands with the safety recognition award he received for his work during the 2019 Click It or Ticket National Campaign. (Courtesy of Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2019
Longboat police officer receives safety recognition award

Shawn Nagell earned the award during a national Click It or Ticket campaign

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • October 6, 2022
What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2021
LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas

LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas, age 92, of Northfield, IL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2022
Allegiant adds Austin to SRQ destinations

Airline will begin service to the Texas capital in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The World Rowing Championships are coming to Nathan Benderson Park on Sept. 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
Exciting times ahead for East County sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2015
Registration upcoming for BRLL

Registration will be held Aug. 28 (6-8 p.m.) and Aug. 29 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Sept. 4 (6-8 p.m.) and Sept. 5 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

  • East County
  • Sports
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