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Payne Park's new circus playground will celebrate its grand opening at the Sports Festival.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2012
Sarasota gets pumped up for inaugural sports festival

After more than a year of planning, Mayor Suzanne Atwell's plans for a Sarasota sports festival are complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Andy Adams, who owns a 20% interest in the Colony resorts, made an appearance at a special meeting Monday but was not asked to speak. Photo by Rachel O'Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Commission eyes new timeline

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native sold his $16 million auto-sales software firm, HomeNet, in 2010, and currently owns DealersUnited.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 18, 2013
The man behind the plan: Jesse Biter

The Pennsylvania native and software entrepreneur moved 12 years ago to Sarasota and has a plan to bring more people downtown to live and work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(John McGuire) Chef Rich Demarse shows off his new Mar Vista kitchen.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and city of Saraosta Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering discuss preparedness practices at Tuesday's meeting. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
Sarasota fights to stay vigilant in hurricane season

As hurricane season approaches, local governments and law enforcement agencies work to prepare themselves - and citizens - for potential emergencies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key firefighters and police responded to the scene about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 31, 2012
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barr Dunn at the Gourmet Lawn Party in 2012. File photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
Edith Barr Dunn to say goodbye to 50/50 raffle

This year's Lawn Party will be her last hurrah as leader of the yellow apron ladies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chiles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Faces of '14

Our list of the top newsmakers of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Carolyn Popp and Alicia Taylor Tomasko perform in "Native Gardens." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2018
New FST production begs the question 'whose yard is it anyway?'

“Native Gardens” blossoms with conflict and comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Save the date: Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival calls for 2014 festival submissions

The 16th annual Sarasota Film Festival could feature you or your neighbors.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Military Academy is making sure that veterans are not forgotten this holiday season. (File photo)
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 27, 2014
SMA collects money for wreaths for veterans' graves

Sarasota Military Academy will decorate 8,000 graves with wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creation of the Braden River Preserve through the creation of a taxing district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2018
Braden River Preserve advances

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Marina and Alexander Solotzew started going to 15 South night club on St Armands Circle in 2013 and then taking salsa classes at Simone Salsa Dance School, where Alexander was inspired by the freedom of the dancers. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
Alexander and Marina Solotzew make the perfect artistic pair

Cubist-inspired painter Alexander Solotzew’s favorite theme to paint, love, helped him find a partner in business and life — his wife and manager Marina.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
News Briefs

Water-meter replacement begins; Inaugural police-panel meetings scheduled; Ed Smith Stadium changes approved; and Meetings & agendas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
Planners consider North Manatee projects

The Manatee County Planning Commission will make recommendations on several North Manatee projects at its regular meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Referendum to offer business-tax exemption

The Aug. 24 referendum vote is aimed at attracting new businesses to Sarasota County by offering up to a 100% exemption on property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The Collector” by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for “Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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