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Wendy Surkis is looking forward to Sarasota Museum of Art's opening day, when the Sarasota community will be able to witness art in the making at the city's first modern- and contemporary-art museum.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Wendy Surkis

Wendy Surkis is at the helm to combine modern and contemporary art in one Sarasota space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon F. Swift Inc. began removing the current landscaping in St. Armands Circle’s four medians last week, but the company has not received the necessary permit from FDOT to begin the entire median project. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
Circle median project sees delays

Work has been delayed for months on a St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
School Board districts to get new boundaries

The Manatee County School Board has started the redistricting process for its School Board members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.18.11

Pay cuts for Congress and all federal workers; Kudos to Robin Hartill on her new appointment; Longboat Key is no place for cell phone towers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
GOTCHA!

Welcome to our the East County Observer's 2011 April Fools' issue!

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Wayfinding signs to be completed

The Town Commission agreed at its regular workshop to move forward with recommendations for the new wayfinding signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We have an extraordinary talent for finding the right people," Colin Baenziger said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
IDA banks on Baenziger's experience

Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, has begun the process for recruiting a new executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
News Briefs

City issues downtown parking reminder; Sister Cities to honor Bollettieri and ORT

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
City bets on slot machines

APRIL FOOLS - The Sarasota City Commission will take a gamble on a downtown pilot program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II concert with Conductor Thomas Wilkins

In my many years of interviewing famous classical musicians, I've never met an instrumentalist who didn't want to be a singer.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2018
Mote embarks on new red tide study

The research project will explore whether filter-feeding animals and seaweeds can help alleviate the effects of red tide, which is an algal bloom caused by the microscopic organism, Karenia brevis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brewster's Tavern must obtain approval from the city to operate with a "nightclub" liquor license, though the business pledges it will maintain its current operating model.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Main Street bars seek liquor licenses

Two downtown bars are requesting the city’s approval to shift away from regulations stating more than half their business must come from food sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vacation rentals, such as one listed on Airbnb, will be closed for two weeks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 30, 2020
Sarasota County closes vacation rentals, leaves boat ramps open

Following a statewide directive, the county closes its vacation rental properties for two weeks. Noncompliance could result in a 2nd degree misdemeanor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sign outside The Players Centre for Performing Arts still joked about Hurricane Irma on Monday afternoon. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Players Centre seeks donations to fix water-damaged stage

Hurricane Irma caused serious damage to the The Players Centre for Performing Arts stage, and the organization is doing everything it can to rebuild before getting behind on preparations for its next production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 30, 2012
Just one look in the fridge …

Just one look in the fridge …

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Grant's Gardens is moving ahead with plans to remodel its Gulf Bay Road site, but further town action is to come.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 3, 2019
Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Restrictions established following the construction of the St. Armands garage established a one-hour time limit on nearby residential streets. Now the city is working to ensure residents can exceed that limit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 4, 2019
Residential parking program planned on St. Armands

The city is working with St. Armands residents on a program that will allow people living in the area to exceed time limits when parking on neighborhood streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sea turtle regulations are among that will be subject to a new fine on Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 5, 2018
Fines approved for Longboat code violations

Fines for breaking town codes could range up to $500 per violation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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