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Linda Barnes, of Sarasota,  scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Cops Corner

900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Problem. Officers responded to a report of a dead shark on a sidewalk. What they found was ... a dead shark on a sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2019
Riverview football loses to Steinbrenner on late score

The Rams' season is now over.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patty McBride,  here with her dog Honey, says volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs keeps her active physically and mentally.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat resident helps furry friends in spare time

When Patty McBride retired, she wanted to stay busy, so she started volunteering with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Observer papers win contest

For the second consecutive year, the Longboat Observer (circulation between 10,001 and 22,500) and Sarasota Observer (circulation between 22,501 and 37,500) won first place in their divisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The accident occurred at 11 p.m. Oct. 29.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2018
Man charged with DUI manslaughter

The fatality occurred on S.R. 64 at Suggs Road.

  • East County
  • News
The Musica Sacra Cantorum will perform with two other choirs in Deux Requiems: “The Sleeping Children.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.9.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
The Mustangs lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs softball falls in state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Forrest, Steve and Doreen Schield with Savannah and Aaron Cobb, Zach Schield and Kala Klemenc.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat Key wedding goes on as scheduled, though not where it was scheduled

The wedding went from 180 guests to about 12, but the couple was happy to tie the knot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the planning board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Ringling Walmart appeal filed

Alta Vista neighborhood leaders have filed an appeal against the Sarasota Planning Board's 3-2 approval of a Walmart Supercenter on Ringling Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 10, 2020
No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Artists and sculptor Scott Joseph Moor lifts the sheet to reveal the statue named "Triumph" sponsored by Visit Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 1, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveils Superheroes on Parade

The new Superheroes on Parade campaign features a public art display to bring awareness to Southeastern Guide Dog programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They played their cards wrong

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Seniors Ricky Yanez and Chance Cohen celebrate together.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Key property owners are invited to attend a tree pruning educational session 9 a.m., April 21.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2011
Longboat hosts tree-pruning class

The town of Longboat Key will host a tree pruning class and education session Thursday to teach residents the proper way to prune their island vegetation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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