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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Bayfront Park open house sparks debate

Discussions about what amenities the property should feature weren't exactly a walk in the park during the Oct. 30 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
State-bound

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will compete in the Class 7A Final Four Nov. 14 for the second time in three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Residents go around about traffic

FDOT is considering three options for the Beach Road/Midnight Pass intersection, but residents remain wary of a roundabout's effect on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: All the stage is a world

Jo Morello and Jack Gilhooley are two Sarasota-based husband and wife playwrights - they've distilled their lifetime of theatrical experiences in "Life Upon the Wicked Stage."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2015
Birds of two feathers

As one East County bird sanctuary prepares to take flight, a new facility prepares to take 100 of its residents under its wings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Principals learn new lessons from peers through 'cohorts' program

About half of Manatee County's elementary principals will meet one-on-one once a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission explores options to spend BP oil spill money

The $1 million available to Sarasota County in March isn't restricted to environmental projects. Tourism and job creation are also options. also on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sister act

Braden River seniors Kendall McNab and Mackenzie Madrid are enjoying their first season on the field with their freshman sisters.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Tower to top off Publix sculpture

The 150-foot 'Flower Fiesta' cell tower promises to improve cellular service for the southern half of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Cops Corner: East County

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2013
Food fight commences at State Street garage

Though the State Street garage is still in the planning stage, a struggle has already begun over the usage of retail space and its implications for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2013
BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Lore: Book called Longboat 'an island without soul'

It's safe to say a pair of Rolling Stone writers didn't get the key to Longboat after their 1999 book, 'Florida Beaches.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • June 7, 2013
Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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