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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 11

Gordon Silver captured this full moon shot in Del Webb on a clear evening.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Plant Parents employee Mark Miller waters a flower basket on Main Street. Maintenance is one of the primary expenses associated with the Downtown in Bloom project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
DID leaders hope flower baskets grow downtown's appeal

The brains behind downtown's newest beautification project know there will be some growing pains, but they're confident light pole flower baskets will blossom into a striking amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival

Pastrami, corned beef and brisket were the main event at the 8th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Cianfaglione leads a walking tour of the Selby Gardens campus Tuesday, outlining the location of a proposed parking garage on the bayfront property.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
Selby Gardens updates neighbors on master plan

Despite continued objections from some residents, the botanical garden is still working to allay any fears about its strategies for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Ed Midler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
White questions Hackett

Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key's Islandside project application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emile Hirsch in "Speed Racer." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Binge Blog: Go!

The Wachowskis' underrated 'Speed Racer' and Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' are this week's must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Business Briefs

Intercoastal Medical Group to open new office; RE/MAX makes global push, hires global leader

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Sierra Schappacher inspired her sister, Denali, to start playing softball. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2015
Close bond drives outfielders

Sisters Sierra and Denali Schappacher played their final game together on the softball field April 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Letter to the editor

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis responds to a letter from Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2018
Estate in Longboat Key's Lighthouse Point marketed at nearly $10 million

View from 15 Lighthouse Point Drive includes New Pass and Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Maggie Mooney has worked as Longboat Key's town attorney since July 2013.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Key hires special legal counsel for St. Regis hearings, sewage break fallout

The hirings help ensure Town Attorney Maggie Mooney does not have a conflict of interest with the proposed changes to the St. Regis site, and for how the town deals with the fallout from the June 2020 sewage break.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota and Manatee counties added roughly 1,000 jobs in November, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 8, 2014
Unemployment rate falls in November

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added about 1,000 jobs in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to push back construction of a second floor dining area for another season, until late 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Mar Vista stays grounded for another season

Ed Chiles still plans to take dining to a new level at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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