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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 5, 2015
Englewood man chokes Sarasota medical worker with stethoscope

Sarasota County deputies arrested 52-year-old John Connolly for allegedly attacking a physician’s assistant at Sarasota Family Medical Walk-In Clinic Monday, after a dispute over pain medication.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The shooting is connected to another incident reported by the Sarasota Police Department around the same time Sunday morning.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2014
Two dead in North Sarasota shooting

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies found three victims inside Kay's Lounge early Sunday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 30, 2014
Main Street merchant saw slight uptick on Small Business Saturday

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchant Joan Ayersman saw a little more foot traffic during Small Business Saturday Nov. 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • August 8, 2013
Cheers: The Red Dream

Cheers: The Red Dream

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Kevin Koscielniak, 53, was arrested for burglary and beating a dog to death.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 29, 2013
Man arrested for beating dog to death

The 53-year-old man was arrested after the crime was captured on video surveillance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The $4.5 million Tennis Gardens facility features 20 Har-Tru clay courts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2013
Tennis Resorts Online names Key Club No. 12 resort

The Longboat Key Club & Resort was named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The license plate cameras helped the Longboat Key Police Department to realize that the suspect was driving on and off the Key frequently.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
License plate cameras help arrest burglar

Daniel Lee Upton confessed to burglaries on Longboat Key and Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, where he broke into condominium storage sheds and stole bicycles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 5, 2014
Giving Challenge gets ready for take off

Each year, The Giving Partner hosts a 24-hour fundraising drive. From noon Tuesday, May 6 to noon Wednesday, May 7, more than 400 local 501(c)(3) organizations are seeking funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the Colony association doesn’t address a rodent problem by April 4, the town will consider using a cash bond set aside to correct urgent Colony issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2014
Colony urged to correct rodent problem

A March 21 letter to Colony officials and attorneys reveals the town has received a complaint regarding rodent activity at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The suggested route would connect with other planned routes by Sarasota County Area Transit and Manatee County Area Transit.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 24, 2014
Consultant picks Lakewood Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver & Associates concluded a more than seven-month study that showed Lakewood Ranch demands bus service.

  • East County
  • News
The move to the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota is part of an aggressive expansion strategy by Smoothie King.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 12, 2013
Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
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A building on 10th Street collapsed during Hurricane Ian in 2022.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2024
Owners of Ian-damaged homes may apply for federal assistance

The Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program has $55 million to help low-income homeowners repair damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Power & Light's underground utilities project remains in progress, eyeing a finish line in early 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
FPL still investigating Idalia outages with Longboat underground utilities

While the company still hasn't provided an answer, representatives look to maintain regular communication with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bella, a 14-week-old puppy, seems excited about making new friends at the Suncoast Walkathon. "She's having a great time," says her owner, Palmetto's Robert Wildt."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2024
Suncoast Walkathon a paws-itive fundraiser

More than 100 people and their dogs walk around Nathan Benderson Park to support Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2025
900 traffic stops conducted in grant-funded roadway safety effort

A Sarasota Police Department traffic safety operation funded by a state grant resulted in nearly 900 traffic stops covering 1,100 violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High student arrested for social media threats of gun violence
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 15, 2025
Braden River High student arrested for social media threats of gun violence

A 14-year-old allegedly posted on Snapchat stating he was going to shoot people at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
You can consult a Ouija board at The Ringling's new exhibit, "Conjuring the Spirit World," which runs through July 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 31, 2025
On the trail of things that go bump in the night at The Ringling

"Conjuring the Spirit World" explores efforts to contact denizens of unseen realms.

  • Arts + Culture
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

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  • Neighbors
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