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  • February 2, 2017
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

Longboat Key, traffic, Longboat Key density, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Clydesdales canter down Ocean Boulevard

Residents and visitors lined the sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard to get a look at the Budweiser Clydesdales.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Waves crash into the seawall Jan. 22 at the First Lido Condominiums, sending water onto the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota explores short-term sand options on Lido Key

Siesta Key residents continue to oppose the dredging of Big Pass, so city officials are considering other avenues for bolstering the shrinking Lido shoreline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Municipalities in Sarasota and Manatee counties have expressed concerns about a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Cap on local business tax could cost city

The city stands to lose nearly $800,000 in tax revenue if a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube passes during the legislative session.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proximity of the Echelon on Palm construction site and the Essex House condominiums has been a source of tension.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Residents fear impact of neighboring construction sites

Downtown Sarasota is going through a building boom. For people living next to new developments, that comes with some growing pains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Babara Campo, Danielle Glaysher-Cobian and Nancy Goodheart Matthews are part of a group working with the city to help restore the mermaid fountain in Pineapple Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Pineapple Park fountain set for enhancements

The city is investing nearly $150,000 to restore the mermaid fountain at Pineapple Park — and that’s just the beginning of its plans to improve the downtown space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With an FDOT construction project set to begin Feb. 6 on Siesta Key, businesses and residents are optimistic there will be clear communication surrounding the road work.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Siesta lane closures cause confusion

As the state prepares for a road project along Siesta Drive, some preliminary construction led to issues for drivers using the north bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell' s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Your Town 02.02.17

League of Woman Voters of Sarasota County names woman of the year and Southeastern Guide Dogs make adorable cameo in Super Bowl commercial.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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