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Key resident Lenny Landau suggests a town wastewater pipe’s life span may be longer than the town thinks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2015
Landau outlines pipe assessment

The town of Longboat Key attempted two separate ultrasonic tests underwater in 2007 and failed to get a reading on the interior health of the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat files new voyeurism charges as town moves to seize condo

Adversarial Preliminary Hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Manatee County courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louise Kennedy Converse, owner of Artisan Cheese Co., is hopeful the city will establish new regulations allowing for the use of A-frame signs like the one outside her store.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
City, businesses search for downtown sign compromise

For some, a conversation about businesses placing signs in the public right-of-way has become an opportunity to stand up to a frequent foil of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Business Observer 12.17.09

Fit2Run has been named one of The 50 Best Running Stores in America for the second year in a row.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'    s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.12.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Advantage: roundabouts

Two days of driving on 42 roundabouts in Carmel, Ind., show the traffic-control devices do cut commute times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2015
Ian Black to move out of Rosemary

Longtime Rosemary District Realtor Ian Black will move his firm's headquarters into a 10-story building east of downtown Sarasota next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
Chalk festival set to draw thousands

City commissioners approved a request to allow chalk art to stick around after the festival. But some Burns Square merchants worry that a 10-day street closure will hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Arthur McClellan stands in front of the Pineapple Avenue entrance, which will have glass doors and new canopies after it is remodeled to be more identifiable and welcoming to passersby.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2011
First Church celebrates 120 years downtown

In 2005, First United Methodist Church was offered $17 million for its downtown property, where the church has been located since 1911.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
News Briefs

New College notches No. 5. ranking

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Website development hits snag

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said the new website now likely will launch in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2017
ODA prepares Siesta Key campus for Hurricane Irma

School staff and students spent the morning fortifying doors and entrances with sand bags.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Ilardi at the 2017 Tampa Am. Photo courtesy Chaz Miley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota skateboarder lands in global top-15 rankings

After a whirlwind 10 months, Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi, who trained at Payne Skate Park, finds himself among the sport's elite. He won the Red Bull Roller Coaster event in Munich on June 23 and is sponsored by Nike SB among other companies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jennifer Rominiecki is taking decades of experience she acquired at some of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions to lead the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens into into its fifth decade.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2014
Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Sheriff's Office seeks a suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect in East County bank robbery identified

Sheriff's Office issues a warrant for armed robbery for a Bradenton man.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Maasdorp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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