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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Joe Gruters

Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2011
Whitney Beach developer speaks to Village residents

Brian Kenney, principal of Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, spoke at the March 2 Village meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Braden River football falls to Largo 7-2 in season opener

Neither the Pirates nor the Packers scored a touchdown in a sloppy affair.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.8.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 28, 2012
Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office gets full reaccreditation; 12th Circuit names judge candidates; Residents ask county to postpone land purchase

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Confidential document appears at Town Hall

Commissioner Gene Jaleski submitted a Longboat Key Club pro-forma statement dated August 2006 to the town last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 4, 2013
Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7

City of Sarasota Utilities Department crews responded Thursday to a sewage leak near Lift Station 7 along the Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
SMR celebrates 15 years

The Lakewood Ranch developer will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sale Oct. 15 at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
News briefs

North end coalition hosts forum; Commission approves attorney contract change; Commission OKs canal survey

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Susan Nilon |
  • February 4, 2013
When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Our View: Publix perseveres, thankfully

Longboat Key residents, you're going to love your new Publix ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2021
Verizon has plan to improve Longboat Key cell service

The Town Commission and P&Z Board are set to consider measures that would help improve north-end cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood and Bret Hauff | Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2018
Fewer condos, less density proposed for Colony site

Whittall's newest plan falls within boundaries of existing rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
County, Benderson negotiate sale of downtown administration building

On Tuesday, the County Commission empowered staff to discuss sales terms for the Sarasota County Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 24, 2023
Smartphone app helps users enjoy Longboat's natural environment

An environmental studies graduate-turned-journalist tries his hand at the iNaturalist biodiversity survey in Quick Point Nature Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 20, 2026
Longboat Key's Cops, Cars & Coffee rescheduled

The event where residents can show off their cars and meet and greet with officers while having a coffee will now be held in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Animal activists warn against impulse rabbit purchases

Although a Sarasota County ban on commercial pet sales doesn’t cover rabbits, advocates encourage prospective owners to educate themselves as Easter approaches.

  • Sarasota
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