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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
News Briefs

State funds sought for beach renourishment; Lead emerges in bronze statue theft

  • Siesta Key
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Ritz-Carlton secures big golf event
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Business Briefs

Ritz-Carlton secures big golf event; John Neal Homes brings biggest model to Ranch; Medallion Home hits record first quarter

  • East County
  • News
Unit 34 at Sarabande, 340 S. Palm Ave., sold for $725,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2012
Four-bedroom Silver Oak home sells for $790,000

Susanna Stock, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 5315 Hunt Club Way to Ying Wong and Mei Kuan, of Irvine, Calif., for $790,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 31

Marvin Crepea photographed this bobcat on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The locally owned company is open 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2011
City welcomes new seafood business

A new wholesale seafood company has opened near the corner of U.S. 301 and 12th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new station will be two stories with two fire truck bays. Rendering courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2015
County commission to vote on new Vamo fire station

The new $3.8 million station will replace the current station on the same site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is forecasting declining revenues for funds that generate income from user fees. That includes the St. Armands parking fund, which was created to pay off a 20-year bond for a garage facility near the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on city budget

City officials are debating short-term spending priorities and bracing for long-term financial impacts associated with COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 30, 2013
Board plans to buy Iwo Jima statue

The newly-formed Iwo Jima Memorial Project plans to purchase the iconic statue for placement in Manatee or Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bartolotta
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
Bartolotta yields higher grades in evaluation

Three of five commissioners said the city manager met or exceeded all expectations, while one commissioner felt Bob Bartolotta came in below expectations in 11 of 19 job-related categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
Surpass surprise

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) worked together to give back to the community last month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Sean Snaith says Sarasota and the country can continue to see a slowdown in growth for the first quarter of 2012, mainly because of a labor market that’s struggling to recover locally.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Economic outlook looks weak

A Central Florida-based economist told Sarasota officials Sarasota is rebounding slowly and won't see job growth for another year or so.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 25, 2009
TOP STORY February: City to choose Palm Avenue plan

Developers submitted their proposals for a planned parking garage on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Lynn Suppa submitted this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Weekly winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. Grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Craig Rubadoux's solo show runs through March 31 at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 21, 2018
Craig Rubadoux exhibit shows connection between figure drawings and abstractions

The Sarasota master’s solo exhibit at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art gives viewers a sense of his process and unique style.

  • Arts + Culture
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
News Briefs

Satchel's Last Resort seeks assistance; Education First seeks Sarasota families

  • Sarasota
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Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 8, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Assistant Fire Chief Bill Hoag explains the county's traffic light pre-emption network Friday, Feb. 14.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 15, 2014
VIDEO: GPS gives green light

Emergency vehicle response times are down, thanks to a technology in place at 200 stoplights throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cameras capture Big Brother worries
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 12, 2013
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cameras capture Big Brother worries; Sarasota County in top 20 for 2013 All-American City community; Wire Walker: Nik Wallenda; In the Kitchen with: Sharky's On The Pier

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