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Regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2012
New annual, daily and seasonal rates have been announced for the Lido Pool

The heated Lido Pool is owned and operated by the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Hueston, right
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Sidelines

ODA Boys Middle School Soccer; Steinfeld wins at Ippolito tournament; Sailors grapplers take fifth place; Registration underway for seniors

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The foot traffic (in St. Armands) is just perfect for conversations, as I make my way around on The Kindness Bicycle," Votruba wrote on his blog, http://www.onemillionactsofkindness.com.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Kindness Bus

Bob Votruba, of Cleveland, Ohio, is intent on stamping out violence, bullying and adolescent suicide. To promote a message of hope, he's driving the kindness bus, a school bus painted with messages of love and peace, 9,000 miles around the U.S. The bus arrived in St. Armands Circle Thursday, Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 17, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT: Will they save the Colony?

Randy Langley and David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony dispute. They think their plan can satisfy the parties and restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Pass Grill’s bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. It is $4.19, and the croissant is an additional 50 cents.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2016
Breakfasts of champions

It’s the most important meal of the day, and Longboat Key isn’t short of breakfast and brunch offerings. Check out the five brunch restaurants on (or almost on) Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel's father, Bill, said he was very proud of her.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 11, 2013
Girls Inc. announces 2014 Girl of the Year

Rachel Mallett, 14, was announced as Girls Inc.'s Girl of the Year Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer Recap

Summer is officially over, but the stories that made headlines from May through October certainly heated up the months that some residents were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 10, 2012
Club Holdings, Colony could end agreement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association board will decide Monday night whether to terminate an agreement with its development partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project to renourish the Lido shoreline would take up to 1.3 million cubic yards of sand from Big Pass, which has not been dredged before.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2018
End in sight for dispute over Big Pass dredging

Both sides have until April 2 to submit their recommendations to the judge, who will issue a decision after reviewing all the materials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fleetwood |
  • April 3, 2013
My View: The 'terminators' attack the Colony Resort

The developer plans to tear down the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and build anew are not good for anybody but the developers. Renovation is a viable option.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michael Infanti, who manages Oaktree Development, hopes the final development will be beneficial to all. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

In the pursuit of more affordable housing, the city is revisiting its existing attainable housing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Russell plays Tybalt in the Sarasota Opera's 1993 production of "Romeo & Juliet." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
Asolo Rep, Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Orchestra celebrate milestone season

Three Sarasota arts organizations celebrate milestone anniversaries by looking backwards and forwards.

  • Arts + Culture
The City Commission will discuss a proposal to close Pineapple Avenue for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 28, 2012
City commissioners will discuss Chalk Festival, computer investigation

Commissioners will discuss a request to close Pineapple Avenue for 10 days for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. They will also hear an update report on a computer investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image will not play video. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 9, 2012
FEB. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Director of Public Works Chad Butzow said the county is trying to better anticipate road projects by putting them into the funding plan before the improvements are needed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
On the road to change in Manatee County

Chad Butzow hopes to be more proactive about roadway needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Junior golfer captures title

Thirteen-year-old Domenico Geminiani won his first tournament of the 2010 season, capturing the boys 13-15 championship Jan. 10 at Belleair Country Club in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Restaurants re-open for fall season

Summer is over, and Longboat Key restaurants are re-opening for season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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