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Construction between Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue on Main Street has resulted in a reduction in parking spaces near businesses across the street.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
Street project dampens business

Some merchants are upset by the impact Main Street improvements have had on their businesses, but the Downtown Improvement District says the work will reap benefits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Josh the Otter swims by Tuttle Elementary School

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key taught students about water safety with Josh's help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners will establish the election date for the municipal election on second reading as March 25, 2014.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2013
Commission considers dissolving ZBA

Commissioners will also consider an ordinance that will allow a 13-day early voting period, that would begin Monday, March 10 and run through Saturday, March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2021
Edwin Allen Rogers

Edwin Allen Rogers, 86 of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away Feb. 3, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 31, 2022
Students learn the ropes at circus summer camp

Campers end each week of class at Circus Arts Conservatory with a performance for friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter Raimondo and Zoya Martin in FSU Asolo Conservatory’s production of Belleville. (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 10, 2022
'Belleville' brings out the ugly truth in two Americans in Paris

In The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's latest production, a young couple’s life seems too good to be true. It is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tom Aposporos sees his role as chamber president as being a resource for all member businesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Tom Aposporos

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce president puts his politics, business and theater background to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
  • News
Molly Lefevre and Lance Plowman give Bacon bread bits as a treat a week after he narrowly escaped a fire.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 13, 2020
Will it be a V, U or ✓?

The optimistic and pessimistic economists both have legitimate arguments on whether the recovery will be quick or protracted. One factor influencing the recovery will be government spending policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Our View: A good, good, good man

When our editors searched our archives for photos of Al Hogle, Executive Editor Lisa Walsh recalled the portrait of Chief Hogle published in October 2007, when he announced his candidacy for Sarasota County sheriff.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Martin Von Cannon, left, and his wife, Deb, both have served the country in the U.S. Army.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

  • East County
  • News
New home construction in Lakewood Ranch is outpacing most other master-planned communities nationwide. File image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch maintains high sales ranking

Lakewood Ranch No. 2 in sales according to mid-year ranking by RCLCO.

  • East County
  • News
Homes are averaging seven to nine days on the market before going to contract, according to local sales figures.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota real estate sellers keep smiling as prices keep climbing

Region's median sales price for homes is third in Florida, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Cops corner: Longboat Key 4.23.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"Wild Rose" is in theaters now. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2019
Jessie Buckley produces an unforgettable performance in 'Wild Rose'

The film follows a wannabe country singer/mom of two after she is released from prison and pursues her dream in Nashville.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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