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David Milberg with Rod Serling at the WLW Radio 50th Anniversary Gala in 1972 — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 3, 2018
Dave Milberg shares his lifelong love affair with radio, rock, and storytelling

Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Milberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests take to the dance floor at Asolo Rep Gala 2017. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
I love you all, but the highlight of this job was definitely meeting Aly Raisman. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Black Tie & Tales 01.04.18

A final farewell from a very grateful black tie reporter-turned A&E managing editor.

  • Black Tie
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to watch 2018: Zoning codes

The city and county will both review proposed changes to development regulations this year.

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Sandra Shepherd admitted she new she hit something while driving this Lexus last week — police believe it was their cruiser.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Longboat driver charged in hit-and-run crash that damaged police cruiser

A part-time resident hit and injured Longboat Key police officer Ray Bergeron last week then left the scene, a third degree felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current schedule calls for project completion by 2021.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Burying utility cables

After years of laying groundwork, the town is ready to put wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Salvation Army's Center of Hope, which will house those taking shelter, has a "front porch" located near the intersection of 9th Street and Central Avenue in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2018
Sarasota County announces cold-weather shelter opening

Temperatures near freezing are possible later this week.

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Whole Foods will open at University station Jan. 31. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2018
Second Whole Foods to open this month in Sarasota

Other tenants in the new University Station plaza already are open.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

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  • News
Traffic circles, like this one envisioned in a rendering on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are among the possible solutions to mitigate traffic.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Traffic study should materialize in coming year

Single solution is unlikely, though effect of several ideas might add up to smoother travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Fake call for bail isn't convincing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Unicorp National Development Inc.'s plan for the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to Watch in 2018: Colony makes progress

The Planning and Zoning board gave Unicorp National Development Inc. its first nod at the end of 2017

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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