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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Buildings with local historic designation, such as the Sarasota Times building, are subject to enhanced standards when a property owner wants to make changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2017
City explores historic preservation options

City officials are searching for way to strengthen regulations designed to preserve historic structures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Business partners Mike Granthon and Chris Brown took over The Beach Club in 2006. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2017
Beach Club Siesta Key celebrates 70 years

From rock stars to motorcycle rides, an iconic Siesta Key Village bar has seen it all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amy Seimetz Interview and More Sizzling SFF Hot List Recommendations!

Sarasota Film Festival ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amy Seimetz Interview and More Sizzling SFF Hot List Recommendations!

  • Arts + Culture
Keira Knightly and Johnny Depp. Photo source: Disney+.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2020
Binge Blog: Not all treasure is silver and gold

"Shirley" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Longbeach Village’s first three captured peacocks look out from their holding cell: a cage in a truck that’s bound for a refuge center in eastern Manatee County. They’ll spend 90 days at the refuge center before they’re permanently relocated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Jailbirds: Peacock removal begins in the Village

These three suspects are behind bars and are no longer considered a flight risk. But how many of their bird brethren still roam the streets of the Village?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Looking east on to Cortez Road, with 119th Street West to the right.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key leaders see traffic help in Cortez project

FDOT will hold a public meeting about proposed changes to the intersection on May 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rebecca Aguilera, a Braden Woods resident and graduate of Palmetto Charter School, is the 10th recipient of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship. She volunteers at her church and plays tennis and basketball.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
Student's volunteerism leads to ODA scholarship

Rebecca Aguilera is 10th recipient of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell Hospice Music Therapist Michael Russo plays outside a patient’s window at Brookdale of Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
New challenges for end-of-life care in Sarasota, Manatee

Tidewell Hospice adapts with less hands-on support allowed during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
After recovering from a UTV Side-by-Side accident, 9-year-old Landon Marazon threw out the first pitch in the Marauders' home season opener.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luxury coyotes? Yeah, that's an April Fools gag.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
Don't call it 'fake news,' it's just our annual April Fools fun

Once a year, we enjoy a little goofiness while not taking ourselves too seriously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
UnidosNow students Flor Zamora, Axel Soto, Alec Lemus, Andres Monroy and Jonathan Bruzun
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 28, 2018
Sharing our journeys with UnidosNow

UnidosNow students shared their stories of hardship and triumph in a play they produced and performed at FST on May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is honored to be a part of the inaugural class of Brain Health Scholars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Lakewood Ranch research project requires student scholars from east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch-area students are honored with their selection to the Brain Health Initiative's Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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