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The former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail is currently under a Baymont Inn & Suites flag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abigail Kate Lewis, 4, helps announce her new siblings. Photo by Emmalee Legler.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 21, 2018
PGA golfer Ben Curtis, and his 2003 British Open trophy, party crash and photo bomb

The golfer gave the ladies at the Women's Sports Museum a surprise.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2012
Wave Runners make splash at FLAGS meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent four swimmers to the Florida Age Group Swimming Championships March 8-11 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown has remained open to special events, but city staff thinks a portion of Main Street needs new regulations before becoming a viable venue again.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City reviews events policy — again

Can the city devise a system that allows events on Main Street without negatively affecting downtown businesses?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 22, 2011
Incorporation to be subject of summer news series

By August, readers should have all the information they need to determine whether to support Lakewood Ranch becoming a city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The photo above is one proposed idea of how the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover could look. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Downtown to move at fast pace

APRIL FOOLS - On the heels of a proposed pedestrian walkway comes the next step in bayfront connectivity - the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover system, which reaches speeds of 38 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Hillview neighborhood: Progressive dinner

Where are we going to eat tonight? Well, with this new monthly series of progressive dinners around local neighborhoods, The Observer takes the answer one step further.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 16, 2009
Registration opens Saturday for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball League will begin Aug. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2014
805 Key residents have cast early, absentee ballots

The town clerk reports that 372 residents have voted early, and 418 returned absentee ballots through March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2017
A breakthrough on traffic

Thanks to Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody’s putting the issue on the agenda, FDOT will add turn lanes on U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue to ease the constant backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River senior Alex Salguero was named to the first-team Class 7A all-state football team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 01.14.16

East County High 5 Moments: 01.14.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Popi Ameres, executive chef and Popi’s Place owner, and Lakis Pape, food manager, lead a 300-plus group of volunteers. Greek salads will include plenty of onions.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Hundreds of volunteers help put on Greek festival

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 29th annual Glendi.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A casual elegance brought people back to The Colony year to year.
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony guests: Relaxed elegance drew people in, brought them back

While each guest had unique experiences, it was the community atmosphere that kept people coming back, former guests say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Patricia Cassady Castell, Charles McKinney and Anne Stovall Timm died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Surprise shower

When Susan Courter walked into the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting Jan. 8, at Rose-dale Golf & Country Club, she had a momentary loss of words.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Influence

Influence boutique in St. Armands offers a variety of designers to suit every style, from hip and trendy to conservative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clyde Metcalf. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Under longtime coach, Sailors find formula for baseball success

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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