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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.1.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
First-grader Tyler Sweeting tests out the school's adaptive learning program with teacher Leslie Ruben. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 26, 2020
Community Day School implements Google program for hybrid learning

The program has a mix of online and in-person learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Even after the Kagi family bought a new pool filter and drained the pool twice, it still had an oversaturation of salt from Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 12, 2021
Longboat Key still sorting out Tropical Storm Eta repairs

In November 2020, Eta caused storm surge, major flooding and high winds throughout Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 537 Schooner Lane.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Longboat OKs lawsuit in short-term rental case

Out of state companies ignored more than a dozen fines over Country Club Shores home, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2015
Riverview holds off Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High's Richie Morales, Grant McCray and Colin Apgar are all committed to Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
FSU commits help Mustangs baseball have dominant season

Lakewood Ranch has three players committed to the Seminoles.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 19428 Ganton Ave., in The Concession sold for $1.599 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,005 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Michael Burke.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 6, 2020
Concession homes tops sales at $1.6 million

Concession homes tops sales in Lakewood Ranch area at $1.6 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Christian senior Cheyenne Miller pitched a perfect game with 11 strikeouts to lead the Blazers to a 10-0 victory versus Seacrest Country Day in the Class 2A-District 6 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 9, 2019
Bells and Brass rings in the holiday season

The concert took listeners through the Christmas story via music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Toys for Tots drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department headquarters,  5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 16, 2017
Longboat Police kicks off Toys for Tots drive

Donations will benefit children in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thanks to Hurricane Irma's expected arrival this weekend, Riverview has moved its home football game against Palmetto to Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., as have Sarasota High and Booker High, who play each other at Booker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota schools move football games to Thursday

The dates were changed to avoid Hurricane Irma this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Schools currently contracts with agencies like the Sarasota Police Department to provide security at schools, but as early as next year some students could see the district's own police force on campus.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 17, 2018
Sarasota County Schools to hire internal police force

After looking at the options, board members agree they'd rather start their own police force from the ground up than contract with local law enforcement agencies for security services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Food services is losing money because staff numbers stayed the same but there is a lower enrollment rate so not as many lunches are being sold.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The 14-acre, vacant site was once home to Patrick Kelly’s vision for a $1 billion condo-retail-office-hotel development.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Future of former Quay land lies in court case

A handful of investors and developers have recently shown interest in the property, but numerous challenges to its purchase and development could keep it in limbo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 25, 2016
iconcept jr. Fashion Show

Art Center Sarasota hosts the first-annual runway event.

  • Arts + Culture
Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy) Sprouts Farmers Market will open in south Sarasota next mont.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market to open in Sarasota

The grocery store will open its doors in Pelican Plaza April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2016
Art of Food serves up Halloween spirit

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts masquerade bash at Selby Public Library.

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