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By Rod Thomson |
July 19, 2012

Election Q&A: Sarasota County Commission District 5 Race

In this week's issue, we profile candidates for Sarasota County Commission District 5 seat.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 15, 2012

Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, we prefer to devote this space to matters directly affecting Longboat Key. Now and again, though, as many of our readers know, our comments will go beyond the Key's island borders.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
November 9, 2016

Victor Lundy: The poet of space

SarasotaMOD Weekend honors Victor Lundy, a man who helped shape Sarasota’s landscape.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Reichert |
April 29, 2015

Take Me Out to the Orchestra

The Sarasota Orchestra salutes American idols as it takes the field at Ed Smith Stadium.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
March 27, 2024

Airport authority approves land sale to New College

Before the college can purchase the 31 acres for $11.5 million, the sale must be approved by the FAA and funded by the state.

Sarasota
News

By Rod Thomson |
July 13, 2011

A Tale of Three Cities: Wellington: City by a Neck

Wellington overcame intense opposition to become a city, maintaining its equestrian culture but seeing taxes rise.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 5, 2013

Our View: The economics of homeless

True story: A prominent commercial real estate broker told us this week he is representing a successful, nationally known retailer who wants to open a store in Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
December 28, 2024

Bay Plaza owners granted status to appeal Obsidian condo tower

The Planning Board's decision to grant aggrieved party status to Bay Plaza Owners Assocation means it may proceed with an appeal of the administrative approval of the Obsidian condo tower.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 5, 2024

Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

Arts + Culture

By Brendan Lavell |
December 9, 2020

EYE ON BUSINESS: Coastal Orthopedics plans to expand with Lakewood Ranch headquarters

Coastal Orthopedics to build its largest facility in Lakewood Ranch

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
August 12, 2021

Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

Longboat Key
News

By Phipps Home Design |
March 30, 2023

Today’s Homes Are Sophisticated, Yet Casual Entertaining Spaces

“What we’ve seen, especially here in Florida, is the gravitating toward a more casual, open great room style,” says Brian Phipps of Phipps Home Design.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Longboat Key Club hires new director of resort operations

Diane Rodriguez has two decades of experience in hospitality management.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
April 19, 2012

Neighbors: Blake Parsons

Since 2009, Blake Parsons has owned and operated Califlorida, a small surf and skate shop on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Rex Jensen |
April 25, 2012

My View: How will we grow: Part One

Keeping with last column's economic development theme, let's talk about development. Not all of it is good, but unlike what the community activists would have you believe, it isn't all bad, either.