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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.21.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 28, 2020
Sarasota schools in need of musical instruments

Music teachers have started a grassroots effort to collect enough instruments for all their students, because of sharing limitations brought on by COVID..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Traffic in St. Armands Circle often slows for pedestrians in crosswalks. (eric)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 12, 2019
No easy solutions for Longboat traffic

The causes of traffic congestion are easy to identify, but Tom Freiwald and Jack Daly say they are hard to fix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic stopped for hours near the neck of the New Pass Bridge as emergency services responded to a gas line break on July 24.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 29, 2019
Town, contractors double down on gas line locations

July 24 incident prompted closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive for hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vincente Garcia installs irrigation lines for landscaping along Lighthouse Drive, the "backbone" road of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2020
Pandemic spurs development changes at Heritage Harbour

Developer says pandemic changed design plans to create a healthier environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2022
Sarasota alights on bridge holiday plan

City commissioners settle on a lineup for Ringling Bridge lighting displays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Melissa Wandall, pictured with her daughter, Madisyn, speaks about red-light camera legislation. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Tragic intersection to get red-light cameras

Manatee County has activated red-light cameras at four intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years into this final design.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2021
Condo termination agreement paves way for St. Regis' next step

Judge signs off on the agreement to close down Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Sandberg joined the Hermitage Artist Retreat in 2019 with an extensive and highly successful theatrical background that includes a Tony Award.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat's board names new executive director

Andy Sandberg chosen to succeed Bruce Rodgers at start of new year

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lemeki, a 3-year-old elephant with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, was found abandoned in Kenya as a result of flooding. Photo courtesy and copyright of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch fifth graders adopt an elephant

McNeal Elementary fifth graders address the elephant in the room.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Audrey Davis is the new medical director of neonatology at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Oh baby, new doctor's on the job at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial add a neonatologist to help with any birth difficulties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 17, 2014
VIDEO: Palmer Point Park: 2 acres away from full restoration

After the first effort to restore 1.75 acres of the park stalled in 2011, the county has begun the project again. It will have to redo some work lost during the hiatus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily Snuttjer, 77, is a new convert to rowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
Picture of Health: Emily Snuttjer

The Sarasota rower feels brand new at 77 thanks to her daily trek on the water.

  • Health
Suzanne Aguirre, a Lakewood Ranch High senior, conducts diabetic testing on Alexis McClintock, a Braden River High senior. The seniors appreciate getting a head start on their nursing courses through MTC's dual enrollment program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Ahead of the game in Manatee County

MTC dual enrollment programs offer high school students advanced opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Former City Commissioner Fredd Atkins defeated Hagen Brody.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2022
Field set for two Sarasota County Commission seats in general election

Fredd Atkins takes close race over two Democrat opponents in District 2 while two Republican races were easily won by Mark Smith and Joseph Neunder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Sept. 6, residents waited in line for sandbags for hours. On Sept. 7, only sand was available.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Despite bag shortage, county continues sand distribution

The county is running low on bags for the public, but residents can still fill their own bags with sand at three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
All in the Family: Longboat Key's parent-child real estate teams

Meet Longboat's Realtors who have followed in the footsteps of their parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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