Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
February 20, 2014

Selby cultivates interest in Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host the 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 23.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 20, 2014

Golden grappler

Sarasota High senior Tobias Baker won the 220-pound weight class at the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
February 20, 2014

Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.

Sarasota
News

Nolan Peterson
February 20, 2014

Siesta businesses reach outdoor display compromise

Siesta Key businesses recently reached a compromise on a proposed amendment to a Sarasota county ordinance banning the outdoor display of goods.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
February 20, 2014

Payne Park's future remains uncertain

As a youth sports league seeks to use Payne Park for weekly activities, the city will have to reconsider the park's master plan.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on local issues.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Nolan Peterson
February 20, 2014

Roat: a voice and a vision for Sarasota County

Paul Roat's work as an editor and a photographer for the Pelican Press and Anna Maria Islander spanned some of the area's most memorable moments and highlighted his passion for the community in which he lived.