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Karin Jones designed her entire house.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Neighbors: Karin Jones

Karin Jones has transitioned from being a self-made businesswoman to a life-long learner and teacher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Fiori Gallery has really become a hybrid gallery," says owner Rusty Colliard. "All I carried before was original artwork, but since the economy turned, we decided to also offer consignment."
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 14, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Fiori Gallery

Fiori Gallery always featured original artwork, however, in the current economy, it has expanded to include prints as well as upscale furnishings/home decor and some women's accessories.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
FDOT turns down Midnight Pass speed-limit request

Saying studies do not justify a change, the Florida Department of Transportation has denied a request by the Sarasota County Commission, the Siesta Key Condominium Council and the Siesta Key Association, requesting a lower speed limit on a one-mile segment of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tom Maroney

From 'wrangling' criminals in Arizona to supervising Siesta Village upkeep, Tom Maroney knows the importance of a sense of humor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The radar signs that will be installed on Siesta Key will be similar to the models well known to drivers on Orange Avenue in Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Radar signs expected in December on Key

New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Letters to the editor

Historical Society reflects on its past year, looks forward to 2011; Article misrepresented resident's cell-phone tower views

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Windsor’s Regional Director of Operations Lorrie Britton said the new facility will offer tailored services to residents, including medication assistance, assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other issues, and more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2011
Windsor expansion in progress

The facility will open a new memory care community next spring.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
News Briefs

Smoking ban approved for all city parks; City employees get health center

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Robert Siekmann believes the new Vision Plan lacks focus.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Siekmann questions Vision Plan

Commissioner Robert Siekmann believes the 21-page vision plan lacks focus and won't be read by residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
News Briefs

State of City address deliverer questioned; Jackson Lab pursues Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Letters to the editor

City officials favor St. Armands; Police deserve what they've earned

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
North-enders Lillian Sands and Marcia Gutridge with south-enders Wendy Feinstein and Carol Brualdi are preparing for four months of filming "The Real Housewives of Longboat Key." The show will air April 1, 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Will the real housewives please stand up?

APRIL FOOLS - Television producers prepare for filming on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The RaceTrac gas station planned for SR 64 and Lena Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
County works toward 'complete streets' plan

Manatee County is developing plans that will allow it to provide more transit options on future and retrofitted roadways.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown entrepreneur Jesse Biter is working on a deal to purchase up to 10 storefronts on mid-Main Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 20, 2012
Main Street building under contract

The sale would encompass two buildings for a total of 200 feet of storefront space on Main Street. It would be the third major downtown investment for entrepreneur Jesse Biter in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Camille Giardina

Since moving to Sarasota from Maine one year ago, sophomore Camille Giardina has been an asset to the Lady Cougars varsity basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 18, 2013
"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

  • Arts + Culture
Tommy Klauber, Amy Whittington and George Kruse of Atlas Endurance, the new Lakewood Ranch multisport club that will hold its membership drive March 6
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

Amy Whittington and Tommy Klauber hope Atlas Endurance gives people who want to put three sports together a pressure-free, social place to do it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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