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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony interests to give status update; Budget module now available; Bullock recommends three engineering firms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner won a bronze medal in the Men's 4x at the Junior World Rowing Championships. (courtesy USRowing)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Sarasota Crew members hit international waters

The Sarasota Crew sent seven athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships Aug. 21-28, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Our View: A missed opportunity

Has the city of Sarasota re-opened for business, as it appeared after the spring election? Hopefully, but ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Gift of friendship is priceless

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The commission declined to move forward with a maintenance proposal that would have eradicated the grass on portions of the Bobby Jones property, holding off on that step until renovation plans are finalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Bobby Jones overhaul not yet final

Although the city continues to move towards renovating the municipal golf course next year, officials are leaving room to reconsider the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch forward Cameron Darby spent his freshman year sweeping floors before practice and keeping stats. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Developing his game

Lakewood Ranch senior forward Cameron Darby spent a year as a student assistant for the Mustangs after getting cut his freshman year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Klauber
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2012
Bradenton Gladiators set to kick off 2012 season

The Bradenton Gladiators will kick of their 2012 season in the Florida Football Alliance Jan. 21 versus the Orlando Phantoms.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Magistrate makes ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters remain at an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harvey Vengroff owns more than 1,400 apartment units in the Sarasota-Bradenton region. He recently started a new business line to convert rundown motels into efficiency apartments for homeless people. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2015
Profit with purpose

Harvey Vengroff seeks to raise $100 million to convert an abandoned motel into housing for the homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
HALLOWEEN
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 24, 2018
Temple Sinai thanks volunteers

Temple Sinai members tipped their hats off to volunteers at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom on March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. The Rev. Richard Marsden with members of the confirmation classes he's led in the last 20 years at Church of the Redeemer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2016
One score and six days ago...

The Rev. Richard Marsden celebrates 20 years at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Simpson: Islandside project results in overdevelopment

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing resumed Monday with town staff recommending denial of the revised project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brittany Lamont has been hired as the new CEO and president of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO and president

Brittany Lamont will head Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance after 11 years at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has dropped the price for its existing Sarasota theater to $9.5 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2017
Listing price for Players Theatre in Sarasota drops

Ian Black Real Estate now lists property at $9.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
Large-scale events like the New Year’s Eve pineapple drop could be subject to increased scrutiny when the city revisits regulations regarding downtown special events.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
City prepares to revisit downtown event rules

For a third straight year, the city has instituted a one-year moratorium on street closures for events in the heart of the city — but a long-term plan is still lacking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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