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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Abramson article hit close to home

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The American Spiritual Ensemble recently performed at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 22, 2010
Music Review: The American Spiritual Ensemble: A true Christmas present

The American Spiritual Ensemble recently wowed the audience when they performed at The Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 14, 2011
Attempted stabbing reported on Siesta Key

A 24-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with aggravated assault after reportedly trying to stab another man shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Town commissioners consider iPad purchase

The Longboat Key Town Commission will decide whether the town should purchase iPads for commissioners, which would cost taxpayers $4,200.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our favorite St. Patrick's Day parties include: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival, Shamrock Pub's fifth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Twin Lakes Park St. Patrick's Day Celebration
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2013
OMG Guide to St. Patrick's Day

Unleash your inner Irish this weekend at these three St. Patrick's Day block parties.

  • Arts + Culture
Vanessa Baugh, winner of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, hugs a supporter. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2012
Manatee County reports election results

All Manatee County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

  • East County
  • News
City Commissioners on Feb. 19 listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 4, 2013
Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel

They will also discuss downtown sound regulations at the meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat's Linley Street boat ramp reopens

The town of Longboat Key decided to follow Manatee County's decision to open public boat ramps.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus sits, in November, in one of the medians in which the beautification project is taking place. The stop-work order was subsequently lifted and the project is now underway again.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 13, 2016
Siesta Isles’ project troubles spur ordinance changes

Recipients of Neighborhood Initiatives Grants may get stamp approval to alter or trim trees in public rights of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2017
Debutantes waltz into adulthood

The annual Debutante Ball was held on Dec. 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
DeQuandra Hill will be honored during Sarasota High's Senior Night Jan. 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked  two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.30.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pond 46 is located on Tara Boulevard and north of Gosling Terrace.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 26, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD approves fix for Pond 46

The district engineer proposed a solution would turn the dysfunctional drainage pond into a “dry pond.”

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota wide receiver Talik Keaton
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 9

Sarasota High improved to .500 on the season with its district victory versus North Port Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale announced this week that a validation hearing to confirm the issuance of bonds for the Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding project has been set.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 28, 2016
Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds

A validation complaint hearing is set for March 24 to validate the issuance of bonds for a $25.25 million Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Longboat Key Police Lt. John Kintz poses with the recovered Bicentennial Liberty Bell.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
From The Archives: Liberty Bell recovery rang through town

A crack came in one of Longboat Key's biggest cold cases after nearly two years. It wasn't a murder or bank heist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2014
Emergency officials emphasize hurricane preparation

Bryan Koon, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, was the keynote speaker at the Longboat Key disaster seminar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WWE diva Natalya married fellow WWE superstar Tyson Kidd on Siesta Key. Copyright 2013 WWE
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 13, 2013
Sarasota showcased on reality show 'Total Divas'

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

  • Arts + Culture
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