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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High girls lacrosse senior Alexandra Hernandez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexandra Hernandez

The Riverview High lacrosse senior provides leadership and scoring for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2023
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement reopens One Park investigation

One day after the state investigating agency concluded no evidence of a crime in a contact between an investor and planning board member, it has reopened the case after receiving 'new evidence.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2009
Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies

The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Walgreens eyes Key site

The drug-store company, based in Deerfield, Ill., has submitted an application for a stand-alone location on Bay Isles Road, just west of Bank of America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 30, 2012
Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 8, 2012
Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Chef/proprietor Steve Phelps sears meat in the kitchen at Indigenous.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 19, 2011
EDIBLES: Passion in the kitchen translates to the table

Indigenous starts from its name. The food is as local and native as realistically possible in Florida, not just in the interest of freshness and taste but in using resources wisely and supporting the local community.

  • Arts + Culture
McNeal Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Doris Byal's class gathered Oct. 13 for a picture in front of the school’s new science lab.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
McNeal Elementary opens new science lab, greenhouse

Teachers will use the facilty to educate students about science.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Compromise cools issue with code enforcement issue

Robert Nosworthy agreed with Longboat Key Code Enforcement officials that the individual who removed the air-conditioning unit outside his Neptune Avenue property was not permitted to do so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Verinder, Sarasota Memorial Hospital's president and CEO, discusses the hospital's COVID-19 response at a press conference Tuesday, March 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital patient tests presumptively positive for COVID-19

A 70-year-old man is the first positive case at the hospital. Health officials are investigating the origins of the infection and other individuals who may have been exposed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 19, 2019
Mary Lilla (Mary Elle) Hunter

Mary Lilla “Mary Elle” Hunter died July 12, 2019, in Sarasota, where she had resided for 40 years with periods of out-of-area residency in Pinehurst, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; and Bismarck, N.D.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key Town Commission
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 26, 2018
Take solace in LBK tax rates

Longboat Key is managing it well thanks to a strong economy, governments are taking in more revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Suzy Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 16, 2018
Suzy Brenner: Paradise Center seeks funds for new home

With a mission enhancing the lives of Longboat’s seniors, the center is looking for support during the Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: El Nino steals sand from eroded shoreline

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff may be charged with maintaining medians and other grassy spaces for several weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
City mowing contractor cuts service

Following service issues, the city may now be on its own when it comes to turf maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alitza Trumpler leads a Q&A with Katie Moulton and Winfred van Workum at Pierre Condominiums about the transition from The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 30, 2025
Leaders of Longboat Key's resorts reflect on evolution

From hurricane devastation to hitting the top 100 hotels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort has undergone a transformative journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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