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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2025
Azara Ballet uses dance to address screen addiction in its second season

Choreographed by company co-founder Martin Flowers, "7 Hours" uses cellphones as props.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • December 23, 2021
Gifts from the heart: Sarasotans reflect on the meaning of giving

Residents reflect on the greatest and most meaningful gifts they’ve ever received during the holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
MARKET WATCH | What fuels the current economy?

There is little to say that is bad about the existing economy, short term, but many potential problems exist long term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee School Board District 3: Richard "Rick" Murphy

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2009
Firefighter contract discussed

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 20, 2025
Are we doubters or doers?

The naysaying is bubbling up over the cost of a new performing arts center. But as we’ve said before, this is not a decision for today; it’s for the next 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2023
Do or die for New College

With his recent appointments to the New College board, Gov. DeSantis has put the school on notice that it can no longer do what it has been doing. There is a better strategy for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 10, 2024
Kaleidoscopic exhibit evokes Hurricane Ian and a life of upheaval

"Picking Up the Pieces," a retrospective show at Sarasota Art Museum for multimedia artist Judy Pfaff, captures resilience in its exploration of beauty amid destruction.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
SCORES: Junior golfers tee off at Serenoa Golf Club

Dozens of junior golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association event March 18 at Serenoa Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Downed power line shuts down Links Avenue

Crews needed several hours to cut the power so firefighters could work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • January 3, 2010
TOP STORY, NOV.: TideWell expands in Ranch

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck and Robin Hartill |
  • September 22, 2010
St. Armands gets taste of new restaurants

At least three new restaurants will open soon on the Circle, including The Daiquiri Deck, La Malinche and Tokyo Steak House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Homebuilder buys Moore's Dairy site for $4.7 million

Upper Manatee 288 LLC, managed by Carlos Beruff, purchased the former Moore's Dairy site out of foreclosure for $4.7 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 2, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Freund

One Siesta Key resident puts his money where his pen is and writes a children's book.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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