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By Pam Eubanks |
June 21, 2012

Indicators show real-estate market in recovery

Declining inventories and increased activity show the real-estate market in Manatee and Sarasota counties is improving.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 25, 2018

Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 25

Terrie Stewart watched as this boat approached from the horizon, wondering who would be out on Longboat Key Pass on such a rough day. It was the Coast Guard, patrolling the rough sea.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
January 25, 2018

Tributes: Jack Schroeder

“Happy” Jack Schroeder was born Aug. 21, 1925, and passed Dec. 19, 2017.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2014

Our View | Learn from others' models

Michael Klauber, longtime Sarasota restaurant entrepreneur and now chairman of Visit Sarasota, probably knows firsthand now what it means 'to herd cats.'

Sarasota
Opinion

By Alex Mahadevan |
April 23, 2013

Sarasota County gets refund for drainage estimate

Two Sarasota County commissioners called a $6,000 refund from Erickson Consulting Engineers for underestimating the cost of Beach Road drainage improvements a 'slap in the face.'

Siesta Key
News

By Anna Brugmann |
December 11, 2017

Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

Sarasota
Business

By Jay Heater |
July 12, 2016

Benderson Park lands another big rowing event

USRowing's Youth National Championships will bring sports tourism dollars to the area.

East County
News

By Jessica Salmond |
April 22, 2015

Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
November 28, 2016

Neighborhood leader enters City Commission race

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, a former member of the city’s Planning Board and president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, is running for an at-large commission seat.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 10, 2012

Tourism tepid in July

Bed tax collections on Siesta Key slipped 14% this July compared with the same month in 2011.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
April 22, 2013

Deputies investigate law enforcement impersonators

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office urges caution after a Sarasota couple reported being pulled over by armed men pretending to be deputies.

Sarasota
News

By Shane Donglasan |
March 4, 2018

Walk to Defeat ALS makes strides towards finding a cure

Teams of walkers marched together to raise funds towards ALS research

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eddie Kirsch |
May 14, 2012

May 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
April 4, 2013

British Club helps Paws for Patriots

The Sarasota British Club Monday, April 8, will present a donation of $1,500 to the Southeastern Guide Dogs Training Center, for the Paws for Patriots program.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 26, 2020

Loneliness threatens normally social Longboat Key lifestyle

The highly contagious pandemic is keeping the socially active island at home.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2014

Des bonheurs

Members of the Alliance FranÃ§aise of Sarasota heard from New College professor of French Dr. Amy Baram Reid at a luncheon Thursday, April 10.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
January 19, 2018

Developer plans high-rise bayfront condo

Seaward Development is planning an 18-story, 25-unit luxury condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., currently the site of the Versailles residences.