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Will thousands of sales be pending in 2016? Area realtors are excited about the possibilities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2016
Big year expected in East County for residential real estate

Realtor association expects record number of sales for 2015 when figures are released later in January.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota and the Downtown Improvement District have funded the $1.8 million Main Street improvements to improve walkability.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 9, 2013
Construction continues in downtown Sarasota

Main Street will be closed from the roundabout south of Five Points Park south to Mira Mar Court starting today for the installation of a brick crosswalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Our View: Let's hope it's not status quo

The word on the street among Sarasota city business people well before the election was the two Sues - Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman - would take it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Major League Football's first season might be postponed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2016
Major League Football's inaugural season in doubt

Training camp in Lakewood Ranch might be pushed back or cancelled

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Polo season gallops into full swing

The season-opening match will be held Dec. 20 followed by an after party at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cooks prepare oysters for the Half Shell Oyster House's opening party on Friday, Jan. 6.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Half Shell Oyster House opening

The Half Shell Oyster House served as the venue for two events - its own opening and the inauguration of the Mark Wandall Foundation's 'Safety Saves Lives' program, which aims to educate motorists on safe driving habits. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10, but the night served as a preview of the cuisine and atmosphere to come. All proceeds from the event went to the Mark Wandall Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
1998: Town addressed naked truth

The Longboat Key Town Commission addressed its nudity ordinance in 1998, after discovering a few kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic is now beginning to appear through  roundabouts on Ringling Boulevard at Pineapple Avenue and Palm Avenue this morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2012
Both Ringling roundabouts now open

A roundabout at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue opened yesterday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Skidmore |
  • July 11, 2018
My View: Pedestrian overpasses are not the answer

Past studies show not that many people actually want to cross Tamiami Trail by foot. Build larger traffic islands, not bridges.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Anu Tali — Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 15, 2018
Music review: 'Firsts'

Pianist Roman Rabinovitch substitutes in stunning Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3 performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Crafty Genes: Patina Painting Technique

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they try out a Patina Painting technique.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Key residents spotted in Sarasota

Longboat Key residents celebrate at the Florida Winefest and Auction

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley resigned in 2011 amidst a purchasing scandal.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS: Ley speaks on Sarasota

Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley urges more intense development in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has  received nine scholarship offers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
A still from "Fashionably Late for the Relationship" (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Today marks the opening of "R. Luke Dubois - Now" exhibit at The Ringling Museum. This contemporary exhibit is the first ever survey of the New-York based new-media artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
Representatives from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the city of Sarasota helped Kahwa Coffee co-owners Sarah and Raphael Perrier cut the ribbon during the shop's grand opening Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota attracts ‘hip' Tampa brands

With the official grand opening of Kahwa Coffee, new development and demographics downtown are luring businesses from Tampa Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 12, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 13

Take a look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice — from a one-night-only Venice Theatre show to an exhibit at Wyland Gallery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Observer wants you to share your favorite holiday memory or mishap in about 300 words or less.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2014
Observer seeks holiday memories stories

The Observer is collecting holiday stories that center around a great holiday memory or a holiday mishaps for our Dec. 25 issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Observer Media Group Editor/CEO Matt Walsh, pictured at last year’s debate, will moderate tonight’s forum.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2015
Observer to host candidate debate tonight

All four candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission will participate in tonight's event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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