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The Florida Department of Transportation said a roundabout at Midnight Pass and Beach roads could make the intersection safer. Courtesy rendering
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
GOING IN CIRCLES: Does Siesta Key need a roundabout?

The Midnight Pass Road/Beach Road intersection experienced 11 accidents in the last five years. The No. 1 concern for Siesta Key residents is pedestrian safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Ranch reports real estate recovery

Recent sales statistics include, 257 homes sold in the Lakewood Ranch zip code 34202 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31. Of those 257 homes, 15% sold at or above asking price.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 1996, unit Unit PH-A-01 at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,070 square feet of living area. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2022
Lido Key penthouse tops sales at $3.4 million

A Lido Key penthouse in L'Elegance tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
D.M. Williams with former commissioner and good friend Joan Webster
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: D.M. Williams' Birthday

D.M. Williams, long-time manager at Casa Del Mar, was thrown a surprise birthday celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The beloved manager turned 81, contrary to the '18' on his horse-themed birthday cake. In honor of his birthday, the resort planned a spin-off of the old game show, 'To Tell the Truth,' so everyone could learn about his past 81 years. Some facts attendees learned were: Williams called every pet he's owned 'Ben,' his favorite charity is St. Judes and that he was named D.M. because he was the youngest of 11 siblings and his mom ran out of names.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Brockway discusses plans for the Fruitville Forum project at a community workshop at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2019
Developer plots Beneva housing project

A workshop about a proposed apartment complex near Fruitville Road drew questions about infrastructure and trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Cop Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2017
Urbanite Theatre production tells the story of the man who wasn’t there.

'Naming True' is a parable of storytelling and personal loyalty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 12

Gordon Silver snapped this polka dot wasp moth on lantana in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A hearing on the Big Pass dredge was originally set for August, but a judge approved an eight-week delay.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2017
Judge delays Big Pass dredge appeal hearing

A hearing regarding a challenge to the proposed Lido Key shoreline renourishment project will wait at least another two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
rocket
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 17, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 17

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 30, 2014
Turquoise token on the bay

If you are lucky enough to have a home with water views, it would seem a unanimous want, but hard or impractical to accomplish, to have pristine and unobstructed views from all areas of your home.

  • Arts + Culture
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key, in the form of its Development Review Committee, will discuss and make comments on the redevelopment plan for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort at 9 a.m. Friday in Town Hall.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 30, 2017
Former Colony property development: a work in progress

Longboat Key's Development Review Committee will talk about the Colony redevelopment plan on Friday. Not everyone is sold on the project yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
 Great blue herons spend approximately 90 percent of their waking hours hunting for food.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 22, 2021
Bird of the week: Great blue heron

Wading bird spends most of its time seeking food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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