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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Cops Corner

A Sarasota landscaper was asked why he took two wheelbarrows full of shell and 11 bags of mulch from a Country Club Shore yard. The landscaper told police he received permission to take the items from the landscaper in charge of maintaining the home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Sarasota voters head to the polls

As of 3 p.m. today, voter turnout in Sarasota County was near 60%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking closed in mid-March until June 1.  It will closed again on Tuesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach parking to close Tuesday

The closures will likely extend beyond the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A group assembled near sunset Tuesday at Indian Beach Park. The city has prohibited social gatherings of more than 10 people, but some officials think further regulations are necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2020
Statewide shutdown brings end to Sarasota stay-at-home debate

Local officials have expressed different perspectives on what measures are appropriate to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruce Rodgers retires Dec. 31. Courtesy phot
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.04.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week with Hermitage Artist Retreat, Embracing Our Differences and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs hold a banner celebrating their seventh-straight district title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2019
Culture club: Mustangs soccer players have diverse backgrounds

The team has played as a unit ahead of its regional semifinal game Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.13.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jayden Cray.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jayden Cray

The Riverview linebacker talks receiving college offers and his favorite football memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chief Transportation Planner Colleen McGue discusses the Sarasota in Motion master plan with resident Patrick Gannon at a workshop Tuesday, March 10.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
City transportation plan emphasizes biking, walking, public transit

Sarasota planning officials believe projects focused on alternate modes of travel will create a better balance on city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Karin’s Causes organization to put on 14th annual Estate Sale

The annual sale will offer up plenty of eclectic oddities May 13 to 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • February 22, 2019
Family fun is in close range

Eighty-six the plane, trains and automobiles with quick, affordable (and sanity-saving) local-ish staycations and getaways.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2011
Deputies Baker Act man outside restaurant

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man after he said he wanted to kill himself and then resisted being taken into custody.

  • East County
  • News
Impro Theatre: Twilight Zone Unscripted
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 6, 2016
Organized Chaos

Sarasota Improv Festival spans three days and 27 performances. Behind the unscripted antics onstage, there’s a world of planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Andrew Faber, Judy Young and Ralph Gonzalez, AHA and ASA Association's Kathy Fenelon and LWRMC's Christine Gonzalez and Chris Loftus show off the award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 22, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center recognized for quality stroke care

Hospital receives "Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award."

  • East County
  • News
culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 21, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre hosts decorative and delicious night

Men Who Cook & Brew was held May 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2017
Operation Kindness dines for veterans

Through Cafe L'Europe's Community Night, 20% of check proceeds will go to Operation Kindness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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