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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2020
Local map of COVID-19 cases adds visitors to positive-test totals

State lists account for seven cases connected to Longboat Key, local "heat map" adds five more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2019
Hearing set for downtown development appeal

Today, the city’s Planning Board will consider a resident-initiated challenge of an approved Gulfstream Avenue condominium project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Boat parking makes waves at P&Z Board meeting

The old phrase "a picture is worth 1,000 words" hit home at Tuesday's April 16 Planning and Zoning Board meeting,

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2025
Five Points mixed-use project in Sarasota nears staff approval

The Development Review Committee gives partial sign-off to Zenith redevelopment and North Tamiami Trail site rezoning, as Midtown Plaza faces more scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2025
Sarasota Fire Department wins global award for cardiac response program

The Heart Safe Community Award was given by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 15, 2013
Entrepreneur plans obtainable rental units on an acre downtown

Jesse Biter plans to develop what he calls obtainable housing apartments on the site, with 180 units ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet.

  • Sarasota
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  • By State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Youth+Innovation STEM Programs at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center

SCF offers a dynamic range of pre-college workshops, camps, homeschool classes, and after-school activities designed to give students a head start in STEM fields.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
LWR hosts film's world premiere

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and the Sarasota Film Society hosted the world premiere of "Parker," a crime thriller that depicts a thief with a unique code of professional ethics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2013
County revises land development code

The pubic can comment on the revised LDC until Dec. 23.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2010
Commission will review sand cost options today

The Town Commission has two other sand options to consider and also will hear what each type of sand option will cost taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Zoning change could impact neighborhoods

The change could ease restrictions for non-conforming properties.

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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 12, 2026
Town surveys will hit mailboxes soon

The town of Longboat Key is surveying residents and business owners on a variety of topics to guide the town's priorities.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Sarasota beaches likely to avoid recent red tide bloom

The latest bloom is not expected north of Venice.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 11, 2013
Hot Flash: Nordstrom Rack Pre-Opening Party

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman checks out Nordstrom Rack's pre-opening event.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 16, 2025
Breeze OnDemand reports to riders it's back to capacity

A segment of the ride system's minivans had been sidelined by a recall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team is a perfect 4-0 so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Joshua Kohl and Sarah Asmar

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Joshua Kohl and Sarah Asmar

  • Arts + Culture
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