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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2013
The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2013
Independent film producer shines light on addiction and recovery

After her own family's struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, 'The Silent Majority.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Downtown hotels

Four downtown hotels could all begin construction this year, but some hurdles remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 15, 2014
Backstage Pass: Patricia Delorey's work never goes unheard

Northern Irish dialects are extremely difficult for actors to conquer. That's why Asolo Repertory Theatre employs Patricia Delorey.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2014
Planning Commission vets 2050 changes

Sarasota County staff presented the second phase of proposed tweaks to Sarasota 2050 Thursday. The new changes make environmental aspects of the long-term growth regulations more flexible for developers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2014
Final draft of proposed city charter released

It's Time Sarasota, a political committee advocating for a new city charter featuring an elected mayor, posted the full text of its proposed charter online today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Taking charge

Katy Mixon played varsity soccer at Riverview High for four years. Now she'll take her talents to the University of West Georgia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
School District brings back laid-off teachers

The district cut 186 teaching positions in May; it has reinstated most teachers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
County mowing program hits a rough patch

Sarasota County commissioners explore options to revamp the bid process for awarding mowing contracts on county medians and rights of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
SIDELINES

TOPSoccer season is on the horizon; Manasota LAX to hold free clinics;ODA swimmers post wins in opener; 8U River Dawgs to hold tryouts; Mustangs swing to tournament win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2013
True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: Elected leaders brace for homeless-shelter fight

Sarasota elected officials have earmarked $1 million and spent $40,000 to manage homelessness. NIMBYism could derail it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Citizens fight for Payne Park Auditorium

The Payne Park Auditorium seemed destined for demolition, but a strong public response could keep the building in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission selects State Street garage design

After months of discussion, commissioners decided on a six-story garage plan that will feature an adjacent commercial building with live/work units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
ZBA chairman resigns, opposes board's elimination

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
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