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  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 27, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in and around Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The angles make all the difference

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, left, leads her team of firefighters in conducting a simulated response to a person who fell off a rood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs

Commission agrees to postpone impasse hearing; Firefighters conduct training exercise at Publix; North end beach project delayed until February

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 2, 2019
Well, that's a fine 'how do you do'

There’s no place like home, or how it feels when you find it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
Regina and John Joly accept their "Family of the Year"award at the Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus State Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando May 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2018
What a Knight for Lakewood Ranch couple

Lakewood Ranch couple's volunteerism earns accolades from the Knights of Columbus at the state level.

  • East County
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 13, 2012
Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
News Briefs

Bollards out to bid; County Commission elects chairwoman; Patterson kicks off Condo Council season

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch man injured in accident.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man injured in one-car accident

Driver left in serious condition after wreck occurred on Ocean Boulevard in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 9, 2020
Buchanan nominates local students to U.S. service academies

Of the 20 selected, 10 were from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Urban Land Institute panelists got a glimpse of erosion at the north end of the Key in October. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach program today

A consultant will discuss short-term and long-term beach strategies with the commission at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Briana O'Brien drives her Green Hopper on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. O'Brien has expanded her "green" service to the Key. To catch a free ride, call 706-5400. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key

A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2009
Longboat Library announces summer sale

The Longboat Library kicked off a summer sale today. All paperbacks have been reduced to 50 cents. Hardbacks will be sold at regular prices, which range from $1 to $3. The sale will continue through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County is averaging 66.7 new COVID-19 cases per day during the week from Oct. 20 through Oct. 26, an increase from previous weeks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 27, 2020
County extends state of emergency

Manatee County state of emergency for COVID-19 extended through Nov. 3

  • East County
  • News
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