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Join Alex Mahadedvan in today's Daily Headlines broadcast.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: City Commission nixes Main Street gallery; Deputies seek suspect in shooting; Commission approves telecommunications changes; Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees; Industrial Park nabs $15M in financing loan; Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today; and MORE

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the buses can travel up to 135 miles on one charge with zero emissions.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
District will replace 12 diesel buses with electric models

The buses will be funded in large part by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
May I have this dance? Carol latches on to Monica Welde.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Clawing through the pandemic at Bearadise in Myakka City

Owner Monica Welde remains committed to sustaining the Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 14, 2021
Betterment book club

These three books will help you get back on track as New Year's Resolutions flag.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Best of 2018 on Longboat Key

Here are 2018's best police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Condominium owners on Siesta Key are continuing to seek clarification of a Citizens Property Insurance decision that could lead to their wind-damage policy costs going up as much as 500%. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
Along Ringling Boulevard, construction on Sansara has begun in earnest as work on One Palm is wrapping up.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
City officials work to coordinate construction congestion

As Sarasota goes through a period of increased growth, how does city staff manage the scope and staging of the rising number of construction projects in a tight space?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Les McCurdy  delivered stand-up at Doctors Hospital.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Young little blue Herons are solid white, so are often misidentified as snowy egrets. They molt to a dark slate-blue plumage as adults.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 6, 2020
Bird of the week: little blue heron

Species escaped feather hunters in the early 20th century.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 15, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • Things To Do
Olivia D'Orazio, a member of Lakewood Leaders, wraps a Barbie and other gifts for Magic of Mittens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Volunteer hours hard for east Bradenton students to find

Lakewood Ranch-area students search for chances to volunteer in midst of the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The search found 24 handguns and one shotgun
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota man arrested, 25 weapons seized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Glen Connolly, 57, for possession of heroin and possession of firearm by convicted felon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allan Goldfarb and Earl Gordon
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2020
Earl "The Pearl" Gordon dies at age 87

Gordon served as president of Temple Beth Israel and was active in his community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black skimmer fledge on South Lido Photo courtesy of Kylie Wilson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 7, 2021
Shorebird nesting season on Longboat Key, Lido, ends with hundreds of fledged chicks

Despite predation, red tide and storm overwash, the season was a success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 30, 2022
Gulfshore brings back community sale

The neighborhood has hosted a garage sale of sorts for more than two decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2022
Braden River football outlasts Booker in shootout

The teams traded blows before the Pirates pulled away for a 42-28 home win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2021
Save Our Seabirds celebrates post-pandemic reopening

The bird sanctuary welcomed visitors back to the facility after 16 months of closure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Bullas is the director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
New golf academy tees off

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch marked its official launch in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
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