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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner

A man filled out a police report after explaining that he received letters from companies explaining that someone is trying to open accounts in his name using a different address.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2015
California Pizza Kitchen signs on at University Town Center

A 10-year lease was signed in early November.

  • East County
  • News
The base portion of a typical 1,000-kWh residential customer FPL bill is expected to increase by 23 cents a day, or $7.09 per month in 2013.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2012
FPL to hold rate increase hearing Thursday

Residential and business customers of FPL are invited to share their views of FPL's service quality and discuss a proposed rate increase at City Hall Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Strong puts the finishing touches on his 2010 entry. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Planning under way for 2011 Crystal Classic

The organizers have planned several new features for the second master sandsculpting event on Siesta Key, including a special tribute to veterans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Boy Willie (Earley Dean), Lymon (Michael Mendez) and Doaker (Henri Watkins) face off over the piano, a family heirloom. Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Piano Lesson'

August Wilson’s 'The Piano Lesson' summons the spirits of a bloody past at West Coast Black Theater Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A Bradenton was killed in a one-car motorcycle crash Saturday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 16, 2018
Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck

Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck in University Park

  • East County
  • News
New DSA Chairman Mike Beitzinger says he's currently focused on executing the organization's ongoing projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2015
Downtown group works to build a broad coalition

In an area crowded with specialized interest groups, how can the Downtown Sarasota Alliance work to achieve its goal of representing a wider audience?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Town Hall showcases local artists

For many years, the town of Longboat Key has provided a space for local artists to shine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bre Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Bre Brown

The ODA junior talks playing defense and learning to be easier on herself

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Albero still has the ball from his first pitch at Yankee Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2018
A walk to remember

In 2015, Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Albero embarked on a 1,200-mile trek to raise money for wounded warriors. Now he’s penning a memoir about the experience and plotting his next step.

  • LWR Life
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 1, 2020
Circus Arts Conservatory puts on a show with Big Top bash

The 2020 Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 31 at the Ulla Searing Big Top.

  • Black Tie
Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Our View: Go forward; stay focused

Elections often can and do engender ill will and bitterness that some candidates never forget.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Veronica Brady and Mary Ann Robinson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Longbeach Café opens April 2

Longbeach Café opens April 2 in the old Isabelle’s Eatery location at 6836 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shantel Norman and William Duggan
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Reggae fever

Young reggae fan William Duggan is pulled on stage to dance with Jah Movement at the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spider-Man made appearances all over the county, but his stop at the Sarasota Farmers Market brought him to police attention.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2018
2018 Digital Year in Review

Top stories, Yourobserver.com, 2018, most popular, most read stories of the year, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key

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  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2016
Florida Studio Theatre hosts backlot barbecue

The theater kicks off summer with a Southern-style cookout.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

Attorney selection time approaches; Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup; Linley Street dock replacement to begin; Town hires new senior planner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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