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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Gillespie Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2013
June 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Police investigate Gillespie Park shooting; Fort Hamer Bridge moves closer to approval; Duany pushes environmentalists to guide city building regulations; Manatee School District names new leadership

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Capt. Deb Kiner has been with the Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff's Office promotes second-ever female captain

Capt. Deb Kiner became the office's second female captain on May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The 2011 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 23 through May 1 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 21, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri got to meet Sir Frederick Ashton, and got some notes from the celebrated choreographer for her role on "Les Rendezvous." Courtesy photo
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Les Rendezvous' can trace its steps to 1933 original production

In 1970s, Margaret Barbieri met Sir Frederick Ashton, got tips from original lead dancer

  • Arts + Culture
A World Rowing spokesman said more than 8,000 fans packed Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday for the final day of the world championships.   File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Rowing facility shows its mettle

Indicators suggest 2017 World Rowing Championships generated $18.65 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 2, 2018
Teen Court encourages young women to make HERstory

In celebration of Women's History Month, Teen Court of Sarasota hosted its second annual Making HERstory panel discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 521 Harbor Point Road was built in 1979. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,631 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2020
Bay Isles home sells for $1.985 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
Planning Board questions city meeting protocols

A majority of the volunteer advisory board is opposed to in-person meetings that exceed two hours, disrupting the city’s development review schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sunset view over the Gulf of Mexico from The Beach Residences. Unit  1102 was the top seller in the Longboat Key area for the week of Feb. 10-14.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2020
Condo at Beach Residences sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The proposal is to add 1 mill to property taxes in Manatee County. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorses millage increase

Sarasota, Manatee schools gain support from business group.

  • East County
  • News
Ricardo Rhodes and Victoria Hulland perform George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes” as the characters of El Capitan and Liberty Bell, respectively. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
'Poetry and Liberty' shows Sarasota Ballet as emblem of the brave and true

With returning répétiteur and principals, Sarasota Ballet looks forward to ‘Stars and Stripes.’

  • Arts + Culture
Two properties at 316 Beach Road recently sold for $1,725,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Beach properties sell for $1,725,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
YPG  board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: I'll let myself out, thanks

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photo: Dutchman Hospitality, Inc.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 23, 2015
Developer proposes four-story hotel in Pinecraft community

The hotel will serve the Amish and Mennonite community, as well as midwestern tourists and sports tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2020
The Sarasota Manatee Guild of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Foundation host winemaker's dinner

The Sarasota Manatee guild raised nearly $14,000 for mental health, Asolo Rep donors got a Bollywood preview, and the Circus Gala was full of magic this week.

  • Black Tie
Senior Cellexia Foster and the Booker girls basketball team held Sebring to 11 points. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 14, 2021
‘Hotel house’ dilemma

A 90-page ordinance of regulatory hassles is not the answer to abusive vacation rentals. There are alternatives to the heavy hand of the government.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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