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How to avoid a cookie-cutter downtown
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 14, 2023
How to avoid a cookie-cutter downtown

A reader writes that Sarasota's appeal depends on its mixture of building heights downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Suzy Brenner and Amy Steinhauser at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 12, 2023
The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 22, 2021
Ronald Thomas George Platt, OBE

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Ron, a resident of Longboat Key for 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children at the age of 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Crews assembled St. Armands Circle's new 60-foot tree this week. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2022
St. Armands annual Holiday Night of Lights event canceled

St. Armands Circle Association cancels the 44th annual Holiday Night of Lights event, citing restrictions caused by the one-time Holiday Spectacular event in Circle park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2010
IPOC disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn't compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Firefighter contract negotiations halted

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters/paramedics have declared an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract for firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Digital Image Business Solutions

Technology and Innovation -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Williams and Luke Kirby meet by chance but discover many coincidences in "Take This Waltz." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 1, 2012
Film Review: 'Take This Waltz'

The new film, "Take This Waltz," explores romantic infatuation and the toxic effect it can have on a seemingly happy marriage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
News Briefs

City of Sarasota welcomes new store; Electric-car parade planned for downtown

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • June 5, 2012
Neal Communities escalates ranking on national top 100 list

Neal Communities escalates ranking on national top 100 list

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 6, 2012
Welcome to SRiQ - Know Your City

Welcome to SRiQ - Know Your City

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Long waits are expected to remain an issue at Orange Avenue and Mound Street until a new Sarasota County traffic system is up and running.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems

The county is upgrading several traffic signals within city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized properly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Booker High School rebuild groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday morning, at Booker High School.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
News Briefs

Booker High breaks ground on new school project; Agreement signed for Palmer Ranch park; Sarasota County index crime rate falls 8%

  • Sarasota
  • News
The logo features crest design. From left: name winner Mercedes Movilla; SMR CEO Rex Jensen, Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen and logo winner Michael Muscarella
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2011
SMR announces sports complex name, logo

Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will feature 22 fields at its location near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office just east of Lorraine Road on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
IDA to hire firm this week

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board expect this week to make their first step toward hiring a new executive director for Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
News Briefs

Voter registration deadline Feb. 21; Town offices to close for Presidents Day; Code discussions to continue at workshop; Mote, USF announce new partnership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 1, 2012
The Streetcar -- Getting Real

The Streetcar -- Getting Real

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
News Briefs

SCF trustees name new interim president; SCFCS announces information session dates; Bustle becomes County Commission chairman

  • East County
  • News
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