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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 8, 2014
Home of the Month: Dreams for Sale

The most expensive house in town lives up to its $22 million price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Sarasota's crime rate raises alarm

FBI crime statistics expose disparities between the city of Sarasota and the rest of the county and place Sarasota in the same league as major crime hot spots nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
County dispels beach construction rumors

To keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million Siesta Beach renovations, Sarasota County recently launched a website dedicated to the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Jake Brady: Set in Concrete

Jake Brady never considered himself an artist until everyone else started labeling him one. Now, he's content signing his work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Structural problems lead to gate repairs

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will close inbound lanes of the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse, leading into the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for a week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2013
City struggles with Sunshine Law

City Manager Tom Barwin has been criticized for Sarasota's recent history of potential Sunshine Law violations, but he promises a new mindset from the city in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read June LeBell's musical review of 'Show Boat,' at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at third annual awards ceremony

Firefighter-paramedic Chase Bullock won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 3, 2021
Grouper Cheeks band plays tribute to Sarasota

The Grouper Cheeks band has been making music through the pandemic — most recently with a tribute song to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 11, 2022
Cosplayer finds a niche portraying superheroes

Longtime cosplayer Kristopher Paul walks in the Sarasota Holiday Parade as a costumed adventurer each year.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 4, 2024
Jewfish Key property owners retract de-annexation petition before public hearing

The Jewfish Key Preservation Association’s petition retraction canceled the hearing set for June 3, in which town commissioners would have accepted or denied the de-annexation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 29, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club financially outperforming expectations

Budget projections anticipate the newly renovated city-owned golf course to end next fiscal with a nearly $1.3 million fund balance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Christine Robinson |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children

When county commissioners cut $510,000 from early learning, they created devastating, far-reaching negative effects.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2024
Riverview High girls soccer charges into regionals

After securing its first district title in 18 years, the Rams are five games away from a state championship.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2024
Creekwood roundabout hits road block in Manatee County

The $6.9 million project is headed toward a deferred list due to lack of funds.

  • East County
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