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For several downtown merchants, business has picked up this tourist season. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Briefs

Community news & notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Yunker landed his first opera lighting gig in graduate school when he was asked to design the lights for "Hansel and Gretel" within a hectic two-day window.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Guiding light

Sarasota Opera's resident lighting designer explains why he prefers to create limelight - not bask in it.

  • Arts + Culture
Monica Simpson resigned from her position as Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Director in a Dec. 2 letter to interim Town Manager David Bullock.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Simpson resigns as P&Z director

Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson resigned from her position after an investigation that ran a month-and-a-half but will continue to do consulting work for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Lucky Pelican plans sizzling Bayou Blast

The event will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • March 2, 2012
Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Parking-meter critics say the meters are too difficult to read and confusing too use.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Parking-meter relief proposed

Although it is proposing changes to the paid-parking system, the parking division offers evidence to counter parking-meter critics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Crist hugs Mark Wandall's mother, Gwen, while Melissa Wandall speaks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Gov. Crist signs bill

Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

  • East County
  • News
Lorenzo Jr., left, is a member of the Sheriff's Office; Cory, right, has joined the Bradenton Police Department.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Sheriff's Office captain retires after 36 years of service

Lorenzo Waiters leaves behind legacy of solid county police work. Now, he’ll watch his sons take his place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Community Golf

Hamilton Ruth used his 5-iron to record an ace Sept. 16, on the 120-yard No. 2 of Cypress Links.

  • East County
  • Sports
pasta
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 31, 2014
The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Key Town Commission also agreed to adopt its revised Vision Plan Thursday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2011
Town to make beach project pitch

The Town Commission also decided not to change a sea turtle ordinance that would have prohibited beach furniture on the beach overnight during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Stoneybrook owners add new lawyers in CDD suit

Stoneybrook Investors has about 30 days to file an amended complaint against Heritage Harbour CDD.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

  • Arts + Culture
Together, Julie and Ian Cutmore, left, and Jim and Donna Soda, right, are responsible for more than $250 million in real estate transactions over the last eight years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Top two teams join Keller Williams Realty

Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore are forming a new foursome, combining more than 30 years of real estate experience.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi Brown loved animals, had a goofy sense of humor and always smiled. Courtesy photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
13U Florida River Dawgs
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to host wrestling tourneys; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Registration now underway for BRSC; Monsters LAX gears up for season; 13U Florida River Dawgs

  • East County
  • Sports
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