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  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2015
Haile students build playhouses, character

The project isn't just about winning a competition - it's about filling a need for the disabled and raising money for a cause.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Halfacre Construction founder remembered in East County

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2019
Art and About: After Dark

Feel like staying up past your bedtime? The good news is you’re an adult, so you don’t have one! For those of you enjoy the dark, here’s a short list of clubs and pubs that awaken the nocturnal animal in us all.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Michele Rayner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 11, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre dishes out 'Waitress: The Musical'

Director/Choreographer Ben Liebert shares his recipe for FST's regional premiere.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 14, 2022
County millage rate dips slightly as commission sets max rate

With countywide property values spiking by 17.6%, the Sarasota County Commission set an essentially flat maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2023.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Guest Author |
  • November 10, 2022
Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
News Briefs 04.01.10

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • December 12, 2012
New gift store opens just in time for holiday shoppers

New gift store opens just in time for holiday shoppers

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By June LeBell |
  • January 30, 2013
Music Review: 'Bravo Broadway!'

Many American orchestras are in trouble, and they seem to be dropping like flies from coast to coast. But, there are some that are actually thriving, and the Sarasota Orchestra is, fortunately, among those that are flourishing, even booming.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Longboat police seek tenants, pursue property in video voyeurism case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 6, 2014
Key Club manager outlines club investments

The Longboat Key Club is undergoing golf course renovations this summer at Harbourside now that Islandside work is done.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Boys & Girls Clubs, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • September 26, 2024
Building Champions: How Boys & Girls Clubs Are Shaping Sarasota and DeSoto’s Future All-Stars

For more than 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been building our community’s future championship team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 8, 2010
Beer 101

Many beer aficionados consider fall to be the season of beer. We sat down with Mark Tuchman, owner of Mr. Beery's, in Gulf Gate, to get the scoop on two fall favorites: Märzen (Oktoberfest) and pumpkin ale.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications

By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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