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  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 16, 2017
Lasers rock, traditions prevail for this year's holiday shopping season

Local businesses talk about the most popular holiday decor leaving shelves this season.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 26, 2017
Theater review: 'Echoes'

Women’s struggles reverberate across the centuries in “Echoes” at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 29, 2017
County selling surplus land to add back to reserves

The county took $5.4 million from its economic uncertainty fund to balance the budget. Now there's a plan to put that money back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Side of Ranch

Fulbright scholar takes big heart to India.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
St. Armands garage plans trouble neighbors

As the city finalizes the design of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, residents near the project site fear their interests aren’t being taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Mote research on snook benefits the fish, the environment and the economy

By studying the best habitats for the fish, scientists hope to encourage homeowners to make "fish-friendly" decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 15, 2017
Giving Challenge waves off 2017 event

Organizers see September event's growth and reset date for May 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2017
Longboat resident reflects on life during the Great Depression

For Arleane Stier, going through one of the toughest periods in American history instilled a lasting sense of gratitude.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2017
Community Supported Agriculture program now available in Lakewood Ranch

Organization looks to bring farm-to-table connection for East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Vendor casts future for historic Jiggs site

Five years after Manatee County opened Jiggs Landing Preserve, its facilities are being used.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
GMD undergrounding referendum surges forward

The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for November's ballot, but some residents have concerns about how to proceed with burying utilities islandwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2015
Roundabout advocate Rod Warner dies

Known as "Mr. Roundabout" in Sarasota, Warner discovered a new passion for the roadway features late in life — and dedicated himself to it fully.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
Jebco plans North Trail condo project

Fresh off development of the Q town homes on Ringling Boulevard, Jebco Ventures has submitted preliminary plans for more than 150 condominiums on North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Station renovation plans show two-for-one price

After being told to bring down costs, Longboat Key Fire Rescue will ask the Town Commission for renovations to both fire stations on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboat Key shines bright with holiday lights

We spent hours looking for the best holiday lights, and thankfully, 11 spots got us in the holiday spirit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe plans expansion

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2016
Top Story — September: Longboat navigates undergrounding crossroads

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2017
Task Force wants traffic solutions — now

The Longboat key Revitalization Task Force hopes to persuade the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization — and municipalities — to take immediate action with traffic fixes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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