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Bob's Boathouse is currently closed to the public. Even though the future of the business is a question mark, residents fear the re-emergence of sound issues from live music at the restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2015
What about Bob's?

Nearly a year after the county tightened its sound regulations, residents near Bob’s Boathouse say noise problems persist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel Park residents say some drivers are failing to stop along Osprey Avenue as they detour around a closed downtown intersection.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Laurel Park targets cut-through traffic

Residents of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the uptick in traffic associated with a nearby roundabout project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Waldman, co-chairman of the Book Festival, Delia Ephron and Pam Gordon. Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
Highlights: Delia Ephron's lecture is one for the books

Novelist, screenwriter, playwright and essayist Delia Ephron speaks about her career as part of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota's Jewish Book Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The owners of Main Plaza are taking their time selecting a plan for redeveloping the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2018
Main Plaza owners ponder changes

More than two years after buying the Hollywood 11 complex, the owners have no set plans for redeveloping the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2018
Angry waitress on the menu

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Brian Nemiroff, Amanda Lynn Mullen and Benjamin Williamson in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Candida" by George Bernard Shaw. Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Passion plays leading role

Greg Leaming towers over FSU/Asolo Conservatory - and not just because he's 6 feet, 6 inches.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob perked up from the warm afternoon when his favorite handler, Diane Moyer, came into his enclosure with a tasty snack — corn on the cob."He loves corn," Moyer said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Big Cat Habitat's single male, new digs with pool, seeks companion

Capybara enjoys life of leisure at the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMR Farms prepares a truck load of pineapple orages for shipment to Tropicana.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2016
Wasp is new buzz word in citrus industry

Growers hope citrus greening efforts come to fruition.

  • East County
  • News
John Lally and Susan Stahley. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
What's Happening: Week of May 7 2015

Siesta Key Code Enforcement officer to retire; SMH gains Level II trauma status

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before the Burns Court Neighborhood Association was established, businesses in the area lacked theability to collaborate with one another, LeeAnne Swor said.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2015
Conversation with LeeAnne Swor

The Burns Court Neighborhood Association president talks about construction, historic preservation and marketing the neighborhood in a competitive region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Suncoast Storm 02 travel softball team formed in December 2009.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Friendship fuels softball champions

The Suncoast Storm 02 team formed in 2009. Since then, the team has won its last four tournaments, including two state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs

Calling all Key voters; Town's beach engineer sold to Louisiana company; Port Dolphin extends its pipeline project; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
  • News
3-year-old Clark Berry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Son shares East County news

Every time 3-year-old Clark Berry heads to grocery store with his mom, Sarah, he makes sure to pick up a copy of the East County Observer to deliver to his dad, Jeff.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
George and Tina Skestos with their Akita, Gigi Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 19, 2022
SMART hosts Stir-Up dinner

The interactive dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 18.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Police sought the identity of a man for a suspicious incident at Bayfront Island Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2013
UPDATE: Man sought for taking pictures of children

The Sarasota Police Department has identified a man wanted for questioning for suspicious activity near the Children's Fountain at Bayfront Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robyn Bell conducts The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Pops Orchestra to put on Season of Celebrities

The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton will feature a guest artist at each concert.

  • Arts + Culture
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