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Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Draft permit for beach project issued

Longboat Key has received an 'intent to issue a permit' from FDEP for an emergency beach project that would bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: April Fools

We've got a bridge to sell you ...

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota firefighters competed against the Sarasota Police Department in a sandwich-making competition outside the Wawa station on North Washington Boulevard Thursday, June 9. The new location is Sarasota's first.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2016
Wawa among proposed Fruitville projects

The Fruitville Road corridor near downtown Sarasota is attracting new commercial development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Edmondson was the speaker for the sixth annual Winter Forum held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike and the late Jewel Ash earlier this year. File photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's beloved Jewel; On to happily ever after; and Black Tie debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left to right: Haven chairwoman May Ahdab, Haven president and CEO Brad Jones, and Bernie Hardiek of the Hardiek Foundation pose for a picture at the groundbreaking for Mary Jane's House on Thursday, Jan. 31.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Haven breaks ground on new residence

Wheelchair accessible group home should be open within a year.

  • East County
  • News
Wyatt C. McNeil, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, David Kortemeier and Julia Gibson in “Relatively Speaking.” Photo by John Revisky
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2017
Dog Days Theatre offers summertime programming in Sarasota

FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s Dog Days Theatre kicks off with 'Relatively Speaking'.

  • Arts + Culture
Rocky Burke took the helm at SCAT Dec. 29. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: SCAT operations

Rocky Burke will steer a SCAT operational analysis as well as tap into Sarasota's creative community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • April 4, 2013
An interview with Xackery Irving, director and writer of "Nothing Without You"

An interview with Xackery Irving, director and writer of "Nothing Without You"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: Jody Davenport

Jody Davenport, a Democrat, will face Republican William Noonan in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch has asked to hold a special emergency meeting to discuss the city's ongoing COVID-19 response.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
City prohibits social gatherings with 10 or more people

The city has authorized the Sarasota Police Department to break up gatherings and issue citations to those who do not comply. The city's mayor is advocating for a statewide shelter-in-place order.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2016
Moran beats Atkins in Sarasota County Commission race

The Republican candidate held off his Democratic challenger to win the District 1 seat on the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
  • News
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