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  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Sheriff tackles prescription-drug abuse

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will introduce a new initiative to fight the growing problem. Sarasota County has more than twice the number of prescription overdose deaths than the state average.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Shuttle Transportation Jan. 7 launched an eBay auction for advertising space on a shuttle bus starting service this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta

Siesta Shuttle Transportation has a 40-foot bus ready to run a route to Siesta Key beach by the end of this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New construction on Siesta Key by NC Ferguson Construction. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2014
Opposites attract: Blending contemporary and traditional design

This Royal Palm Harbor home illustrates the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional design.

  • Arts + Culture
Theo Chien and Peter Ginsburg test out their fire helmets at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92. The pair picked out some fire station-themed toys while meeting first responder staff at the annual event.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 27, 2026
Longboat families connect with first responders

Visitors of all ages got the chance to check out new first responder equipment and the big rigs at the Station 92 open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducts monthly saturation patrols to keep the roadways safe.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 1, 2013
Sheriff's Office announces results of saturation patrols

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 drivers for driving under the influence during July saturation patrols.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tampa-based artist Stephen Palladino painted a 40-foot clover mural for Shamrock's St. Patrick’s Day party. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Hearts of gold

The Shamrock Pub donated $7,100 to the YMCA Youth Shelter April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renderings courtesy Center for Healing and Hope
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 14, 2018
Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 1, 2012
Elijah Wood Comes to Town

Elijah Wood Comes to Town

  • Arts + Culture
Kathy Stern, Rabbi Samantha Kahn and Mary Collier
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 26, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts annual Jewish Food Festival

The 12 annual Jewish Food festival took place on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Primary election: How Longboat voted

The following are vote totals for Longboat Key in the Sarasota and Manatee County precincts for the Aug. 26 primary election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Grace Hullinger promotes peace on Earth from the float for the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School Saturday, at the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.3.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 30, 2018
First Presbyterian Preschool's First Roots fundraiser raises money for school

The First Roots fundraiser was held at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Last month, The Bay presented this concept plan for Phase 1 to the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2019
The Bay schedules meetings on park plans

The Bay Sarasota will host two community events Wednesday, Aug. 21 to discuss the group’s latest proposal for the first phase of the public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests of the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting enjoyed nearly 400 award-winning wines from more than 80 international winemakers throughout the afternoon.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 28, 2013
ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

Enjoy two videos from this weekend's Black Tie Events.

  • Arts + Culture
Previews begin for The Players' "Let It Be" on Aug. 17.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 9, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 11-17

There's jazz, theater, comedy and live music taking place all across Sarasota this week if you know where to find it.

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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

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The Pillar of Hope stands in the lobby of CPC’s Child Advocacy Center. After a child’s initial services, the child and a staff member drop a blue marble down the pillar to join other marbles, symbolizing they are not alone.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 10, 2019
Prevention — proof it's protecting our children

As the Child Protection Center reaches its 40th year, new data showing the child abuse rate in Florida is declining prove that its services are working and must continue.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
County staff recommends trolleys for Siesta Key

Commissioners will consider buying 17 clean diesel buses Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department and the town will work on creating a new three-year contract in June and July.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2011
Town schedules fire contract meetings

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters will head back to the contract negotiation table this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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