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  • By Melanie Mason |
  • May 30, 2013
Moments in time

According to an advertisement in the June 1, 1978, issue of the Pelican Press, Siesta Maintenance Painting offered full house painting for only $150.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Stoks with HR&A Advisors speaks to attendees at a Tuesday open house for The Bay Sarasota, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Residents share visions for bayfront

The Bay Sarasota is working with the community to compile ideas for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaptured by Kacy
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The Manatee County School District will vote at its meeting tonight, to determine if Justin Terry will be Lakewood Ranch High's next principal.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2014
School District to decide on Lakewood Ranch High principal

At its meeting from 5:45 to 8 p.m., June 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss if Dr. Justin Terry will take over as the Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Rev. Arthur McClellan stands in front of the Pineapple Avenue entrance, which will have glass doors and new canopies after it is remodeled to be more identifiable and welcoming to passersby.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2011
First Church celebrates 120 years downtown

The First United Methodist Church, the oldest existing organization in Sarasota, celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2010
Dipsiner wins Jerry Mita Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Evan Dipsiner (103 pounds) finished first at the Jerry Mita Tournament Dec. 10-11 at Pinellas Park High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Killijian and Harvard Jolly Architect Amy Weber pose for a portrait outside of the new Gulf Gate Library, which is 80% complete.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 29, 2014
Interior designing underway at Gulf Gate Library

The rest of the construction two-story building is supposed to be completed by late November and the library is slated to open in January 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner 03.25.10

Dispatch reportedly broadcast via radio a BOLO for a white Jeep Cherokee with several passengers in it. The occupants were smoking what appeared to be illegal drugs from a crushed can.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 4, 2013
Jan. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7; City hires finance director; County denies negligence in Chen death; Colony submits settlement update; Feeding your New Year's resolution; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Families gather at Fruitville Grove to pick out their pumpkins during the annual Pumpkin Fest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa Dunlap and Susan Mitchell wait for the doors to open.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 1, 2016
Li'l Nancy's opens, at last

After months of delays, the Sarasota-based barbecue joint opened today on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2012
Commission labels legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission has signed off on the following 2012-12 legislative priorities:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch welcomes new Director of Golf

The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club recently named Bryan McManis as its new director of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Moments in time

Preserving and protecting the public beaches has been at the forefront of public discussions for years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LBK Liquors employee Jim Crawford
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 2, 2015
Open for business: Whitney Beach

Meet the businesses of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Pedestrians cross Stickney Point Road at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road. FDOT has announced plans to install a pedestrian island on the northeast corner of the intersection and tighten the right turn.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2016
FDOT announces pedestrian safety project on Stickney Point

The Florida Department of Transportation will be beginning construction at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road in mid-August.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Delia Bussalleu |
  • July 25, 2013
Beat The Heat In Style

Beat The Heat In Style

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 4, 2017
Sarasota Quay developer focusing on retail

GreenPointe Communities’ plans to redevelop the former Sarasota Quay property hinge on upscale retail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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