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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to give Manatee County just more than $1 million to launch public bus service to Lakewood Ranch. But who would use it? And how does public transportation fit within Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's future plans?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 14, 2023
The curtain is coming down soon on four plays in Sarasota

"Love's Labour's Lost," "Paralyzed," "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" and "Backwards Forwards Back" will all close by the end of the month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
GOP to oppose sex education

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will vote this week to reject a move toward a standard sex-education curriculum in all Florida public schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
News Briefs

News Briefs

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Legacy Trail intersection modified

An intersection at Central Sarasota Parkway and The Legacy Trail is designed to give motorists the right of way at all times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Landau presents beach analysis

Key resident and Longboat Key Public Interest Committee member Lenny Landau told the commission that the town doesn't yet need to renourish some portions of its beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 24, 2017
Freshman Rep. Miller announces Sept. 1 resignation; special election planned

Buchanan says he'll run in special election to fill seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2014
Rotary Club seeks dogged supporters for Bayfront plan

The provisional Rotary Club of Longboat Key calls for support of a dog park at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2013
SKVA considers putting petals on the metal cans

The association mulls an artistic twist on plans for recycling bins in the Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 27, 2022
Bobby Jones renovation designer draws inspiration from original architect

Richard Mandell has been at work on the city of Sarasota's golf project since 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Class of 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Class of 2011. These Longboat, Lido and Bird key graduates will soon start a new chapter in their lives as they pursue their goals for higher education. But, before they could say goodbye to high school, we gave them one final quiz about their past accomplishments and plans for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 7, 2010
Man on the Street: Main Street construction

The Observer asked some of the businesses on Main Street how they're going to be affected by the upcoming construction for a waterline replacement, which will shut down the 1300 block of Main Street during the month of June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Pure Blends Performance Nutrition

When you step into Pure Blends Performance Nutrition, you won't find a typical menu that lists a variety of smoothie flavors on the wall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 28, 2026
It's no yoke! 600 children scoop 10,000 eggs at Eggstravaganza

The annual event is hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and sponsored by Grace Community Church in Waterside.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 18, 2013
Weekend Best Best: Culture Collective Kick-off Party

Join Asolo Repertory Theatre, FSU/Asolo Conservatory, the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling and the Arts and Cultural Alliance; along with community group sponsors, Visit Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and The Observer and ThisweekinSarasota.com in celebrating Sarasota Culture Collective this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2026
Mira Mar project moves forward with partial sign-off

The project to rehab the Mira Mar building augmented by two residential towers has received partial sign-off from the city of Sarasota, but some adjustment requests remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 10, 2024
Longboat greenlights storm resiliency upgrades to Town Hall

A $250,000 investment from the town of Longboat Key will enable Town Hall to receive overdue upgrades after nearly seven years of project delays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The SGA President: Joie Giannini

As a high school student, it's great to have the Student Government Association president as your friend and on your side, and Giovanna "Joie" Giannini is no exception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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