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The biggest concern most city governments have about permitting dispensaries is crime. But even so, there is a lot of evidence that dispensaries are not magnets for crime.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 9, 2017
City rules for medical marijuana dispensaries

Legal dispensaries move millions of dollars of local, black-market marijuana sales to people with severe medical conditions into legal, taxpaying, job-creating businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Witt family grew up in Palmetto, and all still live in the region.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gene Witt: an educator with class

Gene Witt Elementary to construct memorial for namesake.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Letters to the Editor 02.25.10

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December:

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds." Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.02.17

So many philanthropic events, so little time — so here's the scoop on what you missed this week.

  • Black Tie
The second reading and public hearing for a neighborhood and side street project to bury above ground power lines could be a long agenda item at tonight’s regular meeting,
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2016
Crowd anticipated for undergrounding discussion tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission seeks to move forward with a referendum to bury power lines in neighborhoods and side streets tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cooper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
News Briefs

Commission delays decision on pet ordinance; Comissioners critique TCO issued for Bob's Boathouse; Sarasota Chamber taps Cooper for VP position

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 31, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 30, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • East County
  • Opinion
Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2013
July 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: East County gas station robbed at gunpoint; Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award; Sarasota Sheriff's aviators win award; Elderly woman robbed outside store

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2011
SCORES: Mustangs post impressive showing at Southside Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished 6-1 at the Southside Duals Dec. 16-17 at Dixie Hollins High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Kristen Herbold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Mary Elizabeth Carey

Some people bounce from place to place as they work their way up the corporate ladder. Not Mary Elizabeth Carey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cars turning on red without fully stopping from Mound Street right onto Orange Avenue was cited as one of the county's frequent traffic violations.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
Residents air traffic concerns

Sheriff Knight says the problems that need the most law-enforcement attention on Sarasota County's roads are red-light and stop-sign running and speeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross carried the ball eight times for 23 yards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2012
Braden River comes up short against Port Charlotte

The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The opening class, which begins at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 5, will be held at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration still open for goverment class

Longboaters still have time to register for the Academy of Government, which begins tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
Police arrest Bradenton man for theft of sculptures

According to police, Jason McMahon stole bronze lawn ornaments and sold them at a scrap yard for a fraction of their value.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rick Steele |
  • July 14, 2010
LETTER TO THE LETTER: Regarding 'The Birth of Spirit of America'

I enjoyed your editorial of July 1, 2010. It is altogether fitting and proper that we honor those who were willing to give all to ensure the birth of our nation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
Our View: Thank you, Alta Vista

Louis Doyle, meet Bert J. Harris Jr. Mr. Doyle is the owner of the Ringling Shopping Center, the Tuesday night victim of the Alta Vista neighborhood Luddites who don't like Walmart. Bert J. Harris Jr. is the name of a man after whom a now-famous Florida law may soon be looming ominously over the city of Sarasota and its taxpayers, thanks to the Alta Vistans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Black
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Veterans' voices

More than 80 veterans will participate in the Rotary Club's Veterans Day Parade and Recognition Program. Here are six of their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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