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Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby Gardens representatives have said they've responded to resident concerns, but neighbors continue to object to elements of the master plan, depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 14, 2019
Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.14.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All of the Embracing Our Differences submissions were displayed on the walls.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
It's time to embrace our differences in Sarasota

The Artist and Quoters Reception for Embracing our Differences was held at Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association Vice President Catherine Luckner addresses the February attendees. She says she hopes other neighborhoods will take similar action in response to the Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Siesta Key group wants to enter Siesta Promenade conversation

The Siesta Key Association plans to file submit a document to the court system stating that they will be impacted by the development and, thus, should be taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Emergency Services Media Relations Officer will be tweeting on behalf of Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 12, 2019
Sarasota County Fire Department brings back “Tweet from the Heat”

“Tweet from the Heat” returns with a focus on the Sarasota County Fire Chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The community lecturer Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke to a packed room.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
The Jewish Federation gathers for community lecture

Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke on how to heal the rift between Israel and American Jews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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