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Event organizers hope to secure Payne Park as the new home for Thunder by the Bay, but the city is still weighing its options.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
Thunder by the Bay organizers target Payne Park as favored site

Once again, a potential Main Street home for the motorcycle fest has been ruled out. Can the city and event organizers come to an agreement on a new location?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2016
Associative State: Elijah Anderson's artistic wordplay

Elijah Anderson's art uses word association to give new meaning to the familiar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2016
Town approves firefighter contract

The agreement limits firefighter pension contributions and reinstates step wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2016
New Longboat Key turtle rules face close crawl

In a tie vote, the Longboat Key Town Commission nearly takes the beak out of turtle regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2015
Darwin’s on 4th closes

Chef Darwin Santa Maria closed the popular Peruvian restaurant in the Rosemary District this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

Longboat Key, traffic, Longboat Key density, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marty Rappaport
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 3, 2016
Pray for new role models

Our republic has survived plenty of strife in our polity. Out of this election, let’s pray the pendulum swings to elected officeholders pledged to lifelong honesty and decency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andreas Leichtfuss began his coaching career in 1983.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2015
Welcome Aboard

Andreas Leichtfuss arrived in Sarasota two weeks ago to assume his new position as the Sarasota Scullers’ program director and head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacob Myer, Mason Zhang and Isabella Ortiz, all Blackfins swim team members, anxiously watch the parent-YMCA staff meeting from outside. Manatee County YMCA CEO asked all the under-18 members to leave  for the heated debate over the team's dissolution.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch YMCA dissolves Blackfins swim team

The Y wants to make its pool accessible for more community uses.

  • East County
  • News
CDD 6 supervisors Susan Ellis, Hank Hofeler and Jim Rogoze discuss Rogoze's actions on behalf of the board. Also pictured is outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
District supervisors examine 'flawed' system

Protocol for soliciting legal opinions might change

  • East County
  • News
This 2005 rendering from the Isaac Group depicts phase two of Pineapple Square, a mixed-use commercial and residential project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Vue developer revives plans for Pineapple Square

The Kolter Group is contracted to purchase land for a mixed-use project on State Street, submitting new plans for a development originally proposed nearly a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton resident Carlo Rodriguez has been painting Braden River's football field for the past four years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Field art is his turf

Custodian finds new line of work by painting Braden River’s football field before every home game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eliza Ladd
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Eaton catches a Frisbee. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
A league of their own

Abby Toole-Plummer organizes Ultimate Frisbee games that appeal to both seasoned athletes and newcomers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Infinity
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duncan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Hellos and goodbyes

Here's what's old and new on Longboat Key as snowbirds return for season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mollie Nelson and Pam Swain with a few of the 1,000 cranes they turned to gold for the Jan. 24 Corinthian Gala. Photo by Peter Acker.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

The bird women; Talk about timing; Babies in bold; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Business Briefs

Former Allstate exec to run Lakewood Ranch firm; First Watch lassos its biggest franchise deal; Neal Communities on track for growth in 2015

  • East County
  • News
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