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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Siesta residents look for parking solutions

Beach Access No. 1, on North Shell Road, has become overcrowded, and some residents are looking for a more organized arrangement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota School District puts off decisions suggested by analysis

After reviewing the results of MGT of America's analysis of district expenses, the Sarasota County School Board elected to delay following the consultant group's major suggestions.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant that will serve breakfast and lunch by the first week in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2013
BID, DID move toward restaurant restrictions

On St. Armands Circle and in downtown Sarasota, some fear the growing presence of restaurants will harm the vibrancy of the districts. The BID and DID want the city to take action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 3, 2010
Oscar Mania: And the winner is...

Records stand to be broken at this year's Academy Awards, and producers are hoping it will be viewer numbers. The big lures are Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin co-hosting the event (their promos are hilarious) and the fact that the 'Best Picture' category has been super-sized from five to 10 nominations. But fear not, it's being billed as the shortest ceremony ever. So, place your bets, root for your faves and sit back and enjoy the show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key leaders see traffic help in Cortez project

FDOT will hold a public meeting about proposed changes to the intersection on May 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Seacroft already 40% committed

Models in Seacroft, in County Club East, sold before the community's March grand opening.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior

Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 15.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 19, 2023
Sarasota Santa shares what it takes to wear the red suit

Mark Welikci, who has been a fixture of the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade, explains what makes the perfect "Ho, ho, ho," his favorite cookie flavor, and the heart and soul of being Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Primrose School

Kindergartners at Primrose School share what they love the most about their mothers.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Bank takes Lakewood bowling alley site

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch said it still is committed to bringing an entertainment hub to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 18, 2026
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 60 years

The senior-living facility on Sarasota Bay kicked off this year's merry-making with music and sharing memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2026
Florida agricultural intelligence unit protects country assets

Law enforcement and wildlife officers meet monthly to share resources and intel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 21, 2026
Try these true bread winners for National Sourdough Bread Day

Six years after the sourdough craze, local loaves still rise with surprising ingredients like Key Lime Pie.

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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed

Sarasota County broadened eligibility for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 relief money in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Sarasota School Board tables budget decisions

Although the Sarasota County School Board took its first look last week at budget projections for the 2013 fiscal year, the board will not make any decisions about the spending plan until spring at the earliest, Chairwoman Caroline Zucker said this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

This weekend's Fall Festival will be the first of many events at the Longboat Key shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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