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  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Artists revitalize push for live/work housing

Seeking fundraising help, advocates for an affordable artist housing project believe their work could help revitalize the North Trail. Will they succeed this time around?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 11, 2011
Arizona - One State, Two Destinations

Arizona was the latest stop on Stuart and Lois Scheyer's "America(s) the Beautiful" series of great destinations in Mexico, Canada and our own United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 11, 2017
Proposed parking lot on Siesta Key may be over before it starts

Commissioners want to explore other options to solve the Siesta Key parking problem, including a lot off the island and paid parking lots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 13, 2025
How to mentally prepare for storm season

Local acupressure expert offers tips for managing storm-related stress as new hurricane season gets underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 5, 2019
Sarasota families revel in Fourth festivities

From the All-American BBQ at Selby Gardens to fireworks over Bayfront Park, there was no shortage of Fourth of July festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 25, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Ashton and Southside elementaries

We corralled a group of students beginning their education at Ashton Elementary and Southside Elementary and asked them to divulge their feelings about the first day of kindergarten.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Caps off to the 2013 graduates of Longboat Key and Bird Key.

These graduates aren't just students. They're athletes, artists, volunteers and future leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch concert features noted clarinetist

Noted clarinetist John Fullam will share his joy of music during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble’s Winter Concert after his recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Opposition organizes against Siesta hotel plans

They don’t know where it’s going to be. They don’t know how big it’s going to be. But a group of Siesta Key residents is rallying against a potential hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 1, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Westminster' asks: 'Whose dog is it anyway?'

The biting absurdist satire questions the limits of personal responsibility.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Christmas trees, Ringling College buys land

WEEK OF DEC. 16 2015

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2014
Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 18, 2015
The collective vs. individual

Elected officials typically gravitate to decisions favoring the collective. But in the case of underground utility lines, each neighborhood should have a choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Siesta lane closures cause confusion

As the state prepares for a road project along Siesta Drive, some preliminary construction led to issues for drivers using the north bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident earns Jeopardy! college finals

St. Stephens graduate Hannah Sage wins semifinal round by $1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

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