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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 4, 2014
Longboat Key Town Commission releases Sept. 8 agenda

Plans for the first regular meeting are in place after the commission's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2014
Closures scheduled for Memorial Day

Government offices will be closed in the city and county in observance of the holiday, and street closures are planned for Monday's parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 11, 2014
Distant relatives of Mable Ringling visit The Ringling

This week, four great nieces and nephews of Mable Ringling are in town from New Mexico to visit The Ringling and Sarasota. Mable Burton Ringling was one of five daughters and never had any children. One of her sisters was Dulcy Burton Schueler.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
Waterline Road discussion continues Thursday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will continue a long-delayed public hearing on the Martin-Hillwood project, which calls for 195 residential units on 77 acres on the north side of Waterline Road, Thursday morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2025
Ringling Boulevard roundabout opens ahead of projected completion date

While the streets are open, some work continues on the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2025
Sarasota city sewer project will prompt lane closures on South Osprey Avenue

Work begins June 3 replacing sewer lines that have approached their useful lifetimes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward J. Pinto |
  • February 15, 2024
The answer: Urban villages

Mid-priced, working-class housing would expand with light-touch density in the city’s urban mixed-use areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters dive into water-rescue training

Siesta Key lifeguards gave a refresher water-rescue course to LBK Fire Rescue personnel at the Sand Cay Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Josh Thomas

The Braden River sprinter talks goal times and his favorite movies.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michelle DiPuma

The Riverview shortstop talks hitting practice and her favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 17, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Out of Door Academy

Students in Renee Pitts' third-grade class explain the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, which they learned for their upcoming play, 'Five a Day Live.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Our View: Keep eliminating fees

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder started a crusade recently to get the city's impact fees eliminated or suspended. It did not take much to get his fellow city commissioners to agree.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 17, 2017
Density a problem for new hotel proposed on South Tamiami Trail

The developer can either get a special exception to increase the density, or buy more land to get the number of rooms it's hoping for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2014
City staff wants to bridge gap in aesthetics

The construction of a pedestrian bridge at Arlington Park is on hold, as a conflict between the desires of residents and city staff has arisen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney High girls cross-country runner had a strong district meet finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2024
Observer recommends …

This week begins the Observer’s general election recommendations for a few races and the state amendments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2018
Jason Cannon brings a magical children's tale to life at Florida Studio Theatre

The director of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” explains how childish imagination makes for a powerful stage adaptation

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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