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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
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RaceTrac gas station slated for East County; Lakewood Ranch Edwin Watts to close; University Park woman killed in plaza parking lot

  • East County
  • News
City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unicorp President Chuck Whittall has offered to purchase all units at the Colony by the end of the week.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Unicorp offers to buy all Colony units

The developer has offered to purchase every unit at the Colony by the end of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 23, 2017
If the suit fits

Fitness competitors spend months perfecting their physiques. When it comes to dressing them for the stage, there are few better than June Blaustein.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doug Baird installs one of the 50 billboard-size images in the Embracing Our Differences exhibit in Bayfront Park.  (Photos: Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 29, 2020
Embracing Our Differences focuses on the big picture

Organization know for its outdoor exhibit prioritizes education

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Mar Vista upstairs dining grounded until next year

The restaurant will soon begin minor renovations, however, patrons will have to wait until next season for upstairs dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Daves presented this conceptual drawing for a project Fruitville and U.S. 41. The 18-story segment is limited to land already entitled to that height.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Downtown land swap highlights divide on growth

A proposed deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 29, 2013
Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Indiana cornerback Jamar Johnson lines up against Michigan. Photo courtesy IU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2019
Hoosier daddy: A Riverview football alumnus is thriving at Indiana

Defensive back Jamar Johnson is making the most of his opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux was the highlight of the start of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 16, 2018
La Musica concerts bring skill, conservative music

Guitarist Jason Vieaux was a definite highlight at the start of the international chamber music festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Executive Director Anna Gonce, John Raleigh, Teresa Jones, Jen Steube and Rebecca Gustafson cut the ribbon.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 24, 2021
Humane Society celebrates grand opening

The animal group celebrated the end of a long road of development with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd is the 2021-2022 Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2022
Cardinal Mooney's Byrd named Florida Volleyball Player of the Year

Jordyn Byrd is the first Mooney athlete to receive the honor

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2021
Cops Corner: A one-eyed jack on the road.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts Wednesday night dinner

About 150 members came for dinner and a show by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 2, 2018
Diamonds are a girl's best friend at Designing Women Boutique

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers bring in valuable jewels on Jan. 30.

  • Black Tie
Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key’s policy requires three to four tide cycles and a moderate level of dead fish accumulation before the town initiates a clean-up of a specific area.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 26, 2021
Manatee, Longboat agree on red tide cleanup plan

A right-of-access agreement allows Manatee County crews to provide red tide relief to the entire island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Conway Nancy Shapiro, Alexsandra Cole, Donna Moffitt, Pat Fleming, Jean Fleming, Christine Schlesinger and Debora Ahmari stand in front of the property at 1329 Fourth St. The residents are advocating for the preservation of two large ficus trees on
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota residents rally to protect Rosemary trees

As a builder moves ahead with plans for a 62-unit condo project on Fourth Street, residents are trying to preserve large trees in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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