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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 28, 2017
Pay now, or pay more later

Florida’s building codes show the benefits and savings of practicing disaster avoidance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
How to boost affordability
  • By Adrian Moore, Eliza Terziev |
  • May 21, 2025
How to boost affordability

There are some simple steps Sarasota city and county can take to relieve the lack of housing that is affordable — and it’s not requiring public subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bill Waddill leads the tour.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 1, 2021
DreamLarge hosts 2021 BLVD Bike Rides event

Locals biked across town on March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Junior principal dancers headline Friends of The Sarasota Ballet luncheon

The luncheon was held on April 11.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2009
Sarasota home sales continue to rise

October sales were up 36% compared to last year.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 2, 2009
City may formally oppose offshore drilling

Commissioners will vote on a resolution that would state the city's opposition to oil drilling in new areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
New store takes natural approach

The Butterfly Effect, a holistic beauty boutique located in Citrus Square Plaza, held its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Fairy godmothers wanted

Every girl should attend her prom dressed like a princess.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2010
Bruce Williams named secondary builder in Central Park

The company already has begun construction on a model home.

  • East County
  • News
Arthur Ancowitz and Ina Schnell
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 5, 2012
Hard Hats & Tails

Hard Hats & Tails

  • Black Tie
Daniel Moe was the music director of the Key Chorale until he retired in 2006.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 25, 2012
Musical man Daniel Moe dies

Key Chorale mourns the loss of Conductor Emeritus Daniel Moe

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Part of a $1 million donation will be used for community outreach.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 1, 2011
Mote Marine receives $1 million donation

The contribution from two anonymous supporters will fund vital projects at the world-famous marine laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to police, a white car heading east on Fruitville Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Beneva Road, crossing the path of a SCAT bus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Accident at intersection of Beneva and Fruitville injures two

Three vehicles collided at the intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road late this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read our Siesta Key Crystal Classic special edition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Crystal Classic 2011

Siesta Beach is officially the No. 1 beach in the United States and is, once again, the host location of the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Children from the Gan helped pack up 115 books.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 1, 2010
Temple toddlers give gift of sharing

Preschoolers at the Gan Early Care Program pack up books for HIPPY.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Cardinal Mooney students donate

Members of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School's Key Club recently organized a school-wide drive to collect items to donate to the Bethesda House of Sarasota, a non-profit organization that assists families affected by HIV.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Temple Beth Israel to offer entertaining evening

Temple Beth Israel will hold its Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2011
KREW wins soccer world championship

The KREW captured the Kick It 3v3 World Championship Jan. 14-17 at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
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