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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: There's pot in my underwear

The suspect lookalike was guilty of something, putting it bluntly.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Peter Van Wagner, John Rapson, Dayne Lee Palya, Suzanne Grodner and Zachary Prince star in Asolo Rep's production of Grand Horizons. (Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 3, 2022
'Grand Horizons' meets great expectations

The Asolo Rep’s production of “Grand Horizons” is seriously funny. And, sometimes, just plain serious.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County Director of Public Safety Jacob Saur said he expects to be vaccinating seniors and healthcare workers for “at least a couple more months.”
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County might need new vaccination site for summer

Not a senior or healthcare worker? You'll probably wait at least two more months for COVID-19 vaccine

  • East County
  • News
The St. Regis site is set to include a rooftop bar. Rendering provided by Unicorp.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Town will scrutinize 911 dispatch offer

The Town Commission is skeptical Sarasota County can provide the level of service Key residents expect from dispatchers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners participate in Monday's virtual special budget workshop meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 18, 2020
Town takes cautious look at budgets on the horizon

Fiscal year 2021 begins in October for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer reading list
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 25, 2022
Summer reading list

As readers head back north and embark on summer travel, stay connected with Observer news and information wherever you are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Central Park's Miryam Ballard, 2, enters the playground at Bob Gardner Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
Can't slide on responsibilities at Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton playgrounds

Officials hope those who use Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton playgrounds take responsibility for social distancing, sanitary measures.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and City Manager Marlon Brown with 10 new patrol officers who were sworn in on Thursday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 3, 2023
SPD welcomes class of 10 new patrol officers

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche swears in largest class of new recruits in recent memory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 25, 2018
Women create a path to freedom at New Beginning Fashion Show

Selah Freedom hosted A New Beginning fashion show on Jan. 25 at Five Points Park.

  • Black Tie
On multiple occasions this year, residents of The Mark and representatives for Gator Club have clashed over their stances on appropriate dynamics for the city’s downtown core.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
City rejects Gator Club street closure request

When the downtown bar sought approval to expand its operations outdoors, residents pushed back, and the city attorney raised questions about the legality of the application.

  • Sarasota
  • News
STOP noted that residents near large downtown projects such as 624 Palm, right, did not receive notice when a developer filed a site plan with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
City attorney recommends notice for new developments

A resident activist group gained a key supporter as it campaigns for changes to downtown project review policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sailor star Alexis Johns is hitting .400 for Florida Atlantic as of March 2. Photo courtesy FIU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Going big, not home

Local alumni are tearing up the collegiate sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 30, 2020
Harold A. Engelke Sr.

Harold A. Engelke Sr., age 91, passed away in Sarasota, Florida on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Salvation Army's Center of Hope, which will house those taking shelter, has a "front porch" located near the intersection of 9th Street and Central Avenue in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2018
Sarasota County announces cold-weather shelter opening

Temperatures near freezing are possible later this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The X-rated bookstore, whose flagship location in Ybor City, Tampa, boasts more than 2 million books, saw a spike in business after the release of the novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2013
Adult bookstore has city turning pages

Following a 3-2 vote last month, which denied a 98,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter in the Ringling Shopping Center, city commissioners are now considering a proposal for a new tenant: Hardbound, a fast-growing Tampa Bay adult-bookstore chain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Koscho.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jack Koscho

The Cardinal Mooney senior QB talks the Ringling Redskins and the 'Transformers' movies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arlington Park is one of four in a pilot program to bring free Wi-Fi to Sarasota city parks. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
City to launch free park Wi-Fi program next week

A Sarasota pilot program will offer free Wi-Fi in four city parks. MLK Jr. Memorial Park will be the first when officials will cut the cord on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Maupin lines up his Star Wars AT-ST.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 7, 2019
The Dark Side comic shop provides community space for geek culture

Have you checked out The Dark Side? It's one of Sarasota's major geek culture community spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
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