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Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.31.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Olmstead, Sarasota County’s ethics and compliance officer, said one of the most common question county employees ask him is about holiday gift baskets from vendors and customers. County policy says it is permitted to accept them — as long as they ar
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Q+A with Steve Olmstead

Steve Olmstead has worked for Sarasota County for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pumpkin Curry Soup
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2015
Flavors of Fall

The fall season offers some of the most unique and versatile fruits and vegetables of the year, including pumpkin.

  • Health
Victoria Krupa
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2013
SIDELINES

Coastline volleyball earns national bid; Mooney LAX players named All-Americans

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Juried Photography Exhibition will take place from April 29 through May 26.

  • Arts + Culture
In “Sarah’s Key,” Kristin Scott Thomas plays Julia, who traces her family’s involvement in the Vel d’Hiv Roundup that resulted in the arrests of 13,000 Jewish people who were dispatched to Auschwitz. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 7, 2011
Film Review: 'Sarah's Key'

How we process guilt is such an individual endeavor. In the context of the Holocaust, it's sometimes collective but also extremely personal. In the new film "Sarah's Key," it's both.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High wide receiver Justin Ross celebrates with offensive lineman Kelvin Albritton following Ross' 23-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2012
Pirates win season finale

The Braden River High football team captured its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy the year's best Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret Callihan, a Bay Isles resident, will receive the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
AJC honors Margaret Callihan for community involvement

Longboat Key resident and SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida chair, president and CEO Margaret Callihan is the recipient of the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police Chief Al Hogle was appointed acting town manager, a role that will likely last no more than a few weeks.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission accepts St. Denis resignation

Police Chief Al Hogle will serve as acting town manager as the commission works to find an interim leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Workers at the 624 Palm construction site look on as emergency crews rescue a suspended man following a scaffolding failure.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Construction firms grapple with labor shortage

As high-profile downtown construction accidents draw attention, a lack of available workers is making building in Sarasota more challenging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 15 Card shark 2:35 p.m. - 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft Shoplifting. A greeting-card store employee caught a middle-aged woman stuffing four or five cards into her purse and walking out the door. She was driving a Lexus SUV but didn't want to pay for $15 worth of cards. They were Hallmarks, so the thief cared enough to steal the very best.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Fernando Vega is optimistic a new approach will help address criminal activity near his business.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
2nd Street businesses unite to fight crime

Businesses near City Hall and the SCAT transfer station say the area is rife with drug dealing and other criminal activity — and they hope a new philosophy will help stop it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eddie Kirsch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Bill Wise
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's Bill Wise dies at 92

'That love at first sight thing — that’s what it was,' his wife says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
With the upcoming vote on medical marijuana in the November general election, the county is considering a ordinance to regulate land use for creating and distributing marijuana.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Planning Commission to discuss pet resort, marijuana

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at the Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Nordstrom Rack readies for opening

Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.

  • East County
  • News
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