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The Sports Page Bar & Grille wants to stay on Main Street and is working with the owner of 1459 and 1461 Main St. to possibly lease the spaces.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 11, 2013
Sports Page considers new location

If the city approves an exemption and conditional-use application, the bar's old granite bar top will be moved into the new space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brook Bello received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest civilian award for community service, in December from the White House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 4, 2017
People with Purpose: Brook Bello

Founder of More Too Life Brook Bello channels her experience as a victim of trafficking into advocating for an end to this modern form of slavery.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's B. D. Gullett Elementary hosts annual walkathon

B.D. Gullett Elementary School students have fun running in the walkathon and sliming the principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 7, 2022
Lifeguard shortage will cut hours at a Sarasota pool

Because of a shortage of lifeguards, Lido Pool will close on Tuesdays effective next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2022
Sarasota police increases traffic law enforcement, education

Protection of pedestrians and bicycles is the goal of the Sarasota Police Department's High Visibility Enforcement effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 7, 2009
Whitney Beach Deli & Wine changes become permanent

Whitney Beach Deli & Wines owner Andrew Hlywa will continue to operate the restaurant as a deli.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 15, 2009
Students take the hand-washing challenge

Fruitville Elementary School's third-grade science class gets the scoop on soap versus sanitizer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
Brilliant birds

In November, wildlife photographer Dr. Lou Newman traveled to Ecuador to photograph some of the country's more than 130 hummingbird species. Photos by Dr. Lou Newman

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2010
Town manager requests WCIND assistance

Town staff is hoping West Coast Inland Navigation District Executive Director Chuck Listkowski is open to working with the town and Manatee County as the communities perform a study of the pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Recent events raise suspicion in Village

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle says police are on the lookout for suspicious activity in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2009
Wagner Realty announces increase in pending sales

The company's year-to-date number of pending sales is 42% higher than last year's number.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Superintendent opposes Senate Bill 6

Manatee County School District Superintendent Tim McGonegal has asked Gov. Charlie Crist to veto the legislation.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board directed Superintendent Tim McGonegal to make salary decreases effective Feb. 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
School Board: Teacher pay cuts not retroactive

The Manatee County School Board on Monday agreed to make teacher salary reductions effective Feb. 16, rather than retroactive, as planned.

  • East County
  • News
"It just takes time," Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube said. "Unfortunately, it's not like television."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
Detectives following leads on Gross homicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has no specific updates to report regarding the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, but Sheriff Brad Steube said his office is following strong leads.

  • East County
  • News
Sen. Mike Bennett was interviewed by numerous television crews following the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2012
Willowbrook homeowners calling for action

About 50 residents gathered Wednesday night to share their concerns with Sen. Mike Bennett about the condition of their homes, which are experiencing severe issues from water intrusion.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2012
Commission warns Colony parties

Commissioners were frustrated by the lack of progress in resolving the longstanding disputes and warned parties to work out an agreement or risk losing units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sheriff's office report states a deputy located a stolen vehicle, which had been reported missing hours before, near the 500 block of 63rd Avenue West.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2012
Stolen vehicle recovered by authorities

Tydarian Moore has been arrested for stealing a vehicle belonging to a family in the Mote Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the driver, Charles Robert Orr, was a substitute bus driver with five years of prior bus driving experience.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2012
Video shows moments before bus crash

Manatee County School District officials on Jan. 6 released video from inside the bus that crashed at 66th Street East and State Road 64 on Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • News
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