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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Balance Sarasota carries a variety of athletic shoes from lifestyle, to tennis to running to golf.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 17, 2015
Fashion Insider: Athletic shoes

Black Tie went shopping for what’s popular now in the world of athletic shoes.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 16, 2017
Selah Freedom educates supporters at summer fundraiser

The nonprofit’s new event, Sail Into Freedom, took place on June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2022
Casey Key properties sell for $5.75 million

Main house, guest house on Casey Key Road are the top sellers for the week of Oct. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chris Goglia, president of the St. Armands Circle Association, is one of several neighborhood leaders encouraging the city to reconsider its stance on regulating hosted rentals in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Neighborhood groups wary of proposed Sarasota homesharing rules

Although city officials were blase about the potential for conflict, some citizens are raising alarm about regulations permitting hosted rentals in residential areas.

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

Our list of the top newsmakers of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Repair work is scheduled finish Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 10, 2020
FDOT crews to repave Gulf of Mexico Drive and part of Longboat Pass bridge

Work is scheduled to finish Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dominic Catalano (left) and Brian McCarthy stand at the future site of The Pickleball Club, which will feature 12 indoor courts, two outdoor courts, two drill courts and other amenities. Photo by Scott Lockwood
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 8, 2021
The Pickleball Club set to break ground near Lakewood Ranch

The Pickleball Club will offer East County players an indoor option.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Our View: Stop the bus stops

It must be an immovable article of local governments that they must provide nonsensically subsidized, uneconomical cityand countywide bus transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 7, 2009
St. Mary's gets blessing for planting new garden

An ugly patch of weeds and dead palms adjacent to St. Mary, Star of the Sea's Stella Maris Hall has been turned into a colorful garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The community park is located between the DiVosta and Arbor Grande developments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Park plans ready to drive forward

A new 40-acre park should open in Lakewood Ranch in late 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • May 14, 2009
A political 'bucket list' to fix America

Here are multiple steps to correct the nation's socio-political scene, brought on 'by the thuggery' in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 22, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show modernizes the pioneers of pop's songs

Florida Studio Theatre's "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged" explores the modern undertones of traditional operetta favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
The Bath and Racquet Club owners hope to redevelop the property as a residential community built around the existing fitness facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2020
Bath & Racquet Club plans headed to City Commission

A proposal to redevelop the property near U.S. 41 has drawn opposition from residents and the city’s Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat Key congregations come together at interfaith service, reception

About 350 people attended an interfaith service at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Meadows Country Club |
  • December 7, 2020
The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 2, 2022
Temple Emanu-El honors Elaine Glickman at anniversary celebration

The Sapphire Celebration was held Feb. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Sabine Kvenberg, who also is a teacher at the Music Compound, takes Lakewood Ranch's Jasleen Kaur through a singing lesson. Both have sung the national anthem before polo matches at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasota singers share what it takes to do the national anthem justice

Three local singers approach the national anthem in different ways that fit their voice, abilities and emotions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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