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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2012
FHP to target aggressive driving

A targeted enforcement campaign against aggressive driving will be held from March 30 through April 4.

  • East County
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President & CEO Rex Jensen addresses the Jewish Club crowd at its meeting Sunday evening.
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 13, 2014
Jensen discusses Lakewood Ranch topics

SMR President/CEO lays out ideas for future construction and 2050 plan, nixes idea of incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
The Laurel Park Overlay District allows for more neighborhood input.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 28, 2013
Year in Review: July 2013, Neighbors gain oversight

After a year of discussion, the City Commission approves the Laurel Park Overlay District. The district requires public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sea lions debut at Mote

Sea lions Stella, Rose and Kitty will make their debut tomorrow in a limited-time exhibit at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
Briana O'Brien drives her Green Hopper on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. O'Brien has expanded her "green" service to the Key. To catch a free ride, call 706-5400. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key

A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Olwen Hughes, courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 1, 2015
Welsh artist depicts Sarasota County for Historic Preservation Month

Ten sketches will be displayed Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: He's fine, he just looks unconscious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Members of the Sarasota Orchestra Sujie Kim, bassoon, Margot Zarzycka, Ida S. Krawitz chair violin, and Brad Williams, principal trombone, prepare to perform in the Orchestra in the Outfield Pops concert at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
Take Me Out to the Orchestra

The Sarasota Orchestra salutes American idols as it takes the field at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Something fishy's going on here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2015
Town meeting requires extra seats for Shore

A Longbeach Village restaurant application asking for 114 additional seats will be closely watched by town staff and residents Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Selby to honor moms at brunch

Selby Gardens will host its fifth annual Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 9, when mothers and grandmothers enter the gardens for free.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Grace Epps and Jackson Helwege as Fiona and Shrek
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High School students perform Shrek the Musical, Jr.

The play is an on-stage musical adaptation of the animated movie.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2015
Sarasota Memorial gains Level II trauma center status

The Florida Department of Health has given provisional approval to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s application to become Sarasota County’s only Level II trauma center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees could view vehicles such as this 1956 Chevy owned by Gary Kinney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages headed June 30, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

  • East County
  • News
Engel & Völkers
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Engel & Völkers opens Whitney Beach plaza office; Five Longboat Key Coldwell agents honored at gala; MS&Co. showcases its properties at Hurlingham Club

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 9, 2016
Court sets hearing for land-taking case

If mediation fails, the 12th circuit court will decide in October if Sarasota County “took” a Palmer Ranch developer’s land without compensation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 19, 2015
Come At Me, Sarasota: Line dancing at the White Buffalo

Come At Me, Sarasota: Line dancing at the White Buffalo

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nurses Noelle Clark and Shannon Zies take a break for pizza from Marco's Pizza. They say such donations from the community make them feel appreciated and help alleviate stress.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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