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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Summer bucket list: Top nine things to do

If you're sticking out the summer showers and 90-degree temperatures, here are suggestions for the most dogged of days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 8, 2025
In honor of her mom, daughter founds nonprofit to gift books to kids

The recently-founded Mom's Book Nook aims to provide books for children through various community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Our view

Two to take the town forward

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 20, 2022
Competition and camaraderie are on the menu at Gecko's

The kitchen staff at Gecko's Grill & Pub isn't just catering to your appetite. They're trying to outdo each other.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: Publix plan fuels optimism

It was good timing for Publix Super Markets Inc. to unveil its redevelopment plans for the Avenue of the Flowers shopping plaza in the middle of the summer. That will allow plenty of time for Longboaters - especially the "carpers" and "cranks" - to digest it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
MPO commissions bus-service study

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization has hired a consultant to determine if mass transit - bus service - is a good fit for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 15, 2014
Culinary couple: Best of both worlds

As owners of Casa Italia, Raj and Nita Mathur may focus on Italian, but once a month they school others on the flavors of home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2021
County selects redistricting map, targets repeal of single-member districts

After picking a new map that makes limited changes to district boundaries, commissioners intend to ask voters to reverse a 2018 referendum governing county elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 10, 2023
Mother's Day brunch at Longboat Key Club promises to delight

A variety of brunch options await members of the Longboat Key Club on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 28, 2012
Home, Heart and You!

Home, Heart and You!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By R.N. Williams |
  • April 13, 2011
MY VIEW: Incorporation would keep taxes in LWR

The incorporation of Florida cities was proliferate in the mid 1990s.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 17, 2011
News Briefs

Developers approach city about hotel project; New College welcomes two new board members; Sarasota Memorial, USF create partnership; city, county offices closed for Presidents Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Trial set for Chris Brown case

Siesta Key property owner Chris Brown increased his settlement offer to Sarasota County 15% to $315,000. County attorneys want more information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County leaders hear criticisms of redrawn maps

Through a series of open houses, residents speak up about new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 13, 2018
Centuple-millidruple bogey!

Bobby Jones Golf Club decision makes no sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball, down a starter, falls in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs lost to Riverdale High in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
A patriotic perspective

East County resident Mary Lou McFate shows patriotism every day, not just Independence Day.

  • East County
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