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Souvenir displays stand in the doorway at the Beach Baazar in Siesta Key Village to comply with an ordinance restricting them.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKVA seeks input on change to county's outdoor display ban

Residents and business owners discuss which metrics to use to regulate the displays in front of stores on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" runs through April 6, at Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' runs through March 30, at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judith Kuhn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of six items to discuss with the Town Commission May 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2013
Bullock outlines Colony initiatives

Town staff has been given a list of six directives to follow and prepare for the Town Commission's May 6 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2011
Commission to consider purchase of former Klauber property

The town could purchase the property next to Bayfront Park for $452,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"He wasn't supposed to die," said Joy Kerrivan, holding a picture of her late son, William Rohrer. "He was supposed to grow old." Rohrer died of a drug overdose in October 2016.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Campaign targets drug abuse

Drug Free Manatee begins campaign to fight 'everyone's problem' and share how recovery is possible.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 26, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new library

Ringling College of Art and Design formally dedicated the new Alfred R. Goldstein Library Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael and Maria Finazzo with Laura Kunberger and David Millie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates opening night

The 20th anniversary Sarasota Film Festival kicked off April 13 with a block party along Pineapple Avenue between Sarasota Opera House and Five Points Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 24, 2016
Country Club home tops sales at $960,000

Residential real estate transactions July 8 through July 14

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Victoria Hulland, Marilyn Nordby and President Donna Maytham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 25, 2019
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Mardi Gras

Carnival at Mardi Gras was hosted Feb. 25 at the Hyatt Regency Boathouse.

  • Black Tie
Garrett Pope. Courtesy of Garrett Pope.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Picture of Health: Garrett Pope

The Lakewood Ranch resident says prioritizing fitness is a must.

  • Health
Dukor celebrated three years with his new set of lungs on Apr. 28. April is National Donate Life Month. Courtesy photos
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man celebrates with every breath he takes

Lung transplant three years ago gives 70-year-old a second wind.

  • East County
  • News
sparklersweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nathan Kirkman
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

Your Town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anne Milot, Wendy Boscia, Mary Dent and Kathy Pesce at the event in January. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2021
Volunteer travel company Soul Sister Travels begins on Longboat Key

The pair of women are starting local and have hosted wellness and volunteer events at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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