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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
Beat goes on in East County

Braden River High School's Marching Band of Pirates resume practice.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
Familiar Faces: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

The couple builds their passion for helping foster children.

  • Black Tie
East County's Andrea Sacchetti, Richard Garrett and Dawn Zielinski said the new design creates uncertainty for drivers and cyclists and is a safety problem.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
Cyclists call for change in Lakewood Ranch

Bicyclists seek speed reduction, lane changes on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2020
Eta's effects: 220 flooded homes, 275,000 cubic yards of missing sand

Even with Eta's effects on Longboat Key, wind damage was minimal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part One: The people have their say

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part One: The people have their say

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Town Center Green is in phase two of construction, which includes a privately funded stage.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 2, 2023
Town lays out expectations of county library project

The county is funding the project and deems design, planning and operations as its responsibility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harry Christensen said he is planning to expand the dining area at Harry’s Continental Kitchens to recoup many of the financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Harry's Continental Kitchens plans to expand dining area, create more parking spots

The plan calls to add 14 additional parking spots along St. Jude's Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The main beach access on Siesta Key is blocked with signs and concrete barricades.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Officers focus on education over enforcement during beach closures

As Sarasota County beaches remain closed, local law enforcement is upping its beach patrol.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Summer school is now in session in East County

Summer schools are no longer a mandatory punishment for all failing students, but it might help your student in the long run.

  • East County
  • News
Geordie Rauch, Vic Falck and Jason Thompson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — March: Calusa Brewing Co. set to open

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • Eat + Drink
The rehabilitation center at Pines of Sarasota is a point of pride for retiring CEO John Overton. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 4, 2015
CEO reflects on 14 years at Pines of Sarasota

John Overton is ready for retirement in July — but he’s ‘not ready for the rocking chair.’

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julia Braz and her Stanford teammates finished second overall at the NCAA Rowing Championships after not being able to row together until April.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Worth waiting for

A former Sarasota Crew rower's college career at Stanford was delayed by COVID-19 restrictions — but it worked out in the end.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Wauchula's Bo Idsardi enjoys barbecue with his dad, Chris Idsardi, for the first time at Nancy's Bar-B-Q. Chris Idsardi had Nancy's while working Sarasota, so he knew it'd be the perfect place to bring his family for b
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
The new pit stop in Lakewood Ranch is Nancy's Bar-B-Q

Loyalty from Lakewood Ranch catering customers sparks new restaurant location.

  • East County
  • News
An aviation maintenance school is coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2022
State budget helps fund new aviation school at SRQ

The coming Aviation Maintenance Technician School at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will open opportunities for MTC and Suncoast Tech students.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dep. Chief Skip Falcone, center, discusses building conditions with firefighter/paramedics.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2011
LBK Fire Rescue conducts inspections

Firefighter/paramedics will inspect multi-family and commercial structures throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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