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Community leaders hope to turn the portions of the Quads that received conservation easements into woodland habitat. Eric Garwood
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota organizations hope for greener area around Celery Fields

Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast and Sarasota Audubon Society share their hopes for the Quads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2014
I-75 Fruitville Road ramp closing Sunday night

The northbound Interstate 75 ramp to eastbound Fruitville Road will close overnight from 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 and again Monday, October 6 at the same time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
Observer seeks community input at town hall meetings

From October through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission candidate Fredd Atkins, right, recently led a home tour for the Longboat Key Garden Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2015
Fredd Atkins to run for County Commission

The city of Sarasota’s first black mayor sets his sights on the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eyob Fulmer, 3, eagerly eats a bowl of chicken Alfredo, fed to him by his mom, Ashlie Fulmer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2016
Adoption story adds cheer to holiday season

Adoption story proves lesson in God's timing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 1, 2022
Sarasota organizations provide backpacks for students

The Greatness Beyond Measure and Barbershop Men of Prayer groups donated 500 backpacks to students ahead of the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennan Wilson hugs a tree that he helped decorate with his mother Gina at the Hug-a-tree event last year at the Sarasota Children's Garden.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 4.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Horseback riders from Panther Ridge and the Concession show their opposition to a land use amendment that would add 15 single-family homes near the entrance to the Concession.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 4, 2021
Concession and Panther Ridge residents protest pending development in east Manatee County

About 25 people protested a pending amendment to add homes near the entrance to the Concession in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 7, 2014
Summertime meals and deals

Summertime meals and deals

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Martin Frame, pictured speaking at a June community workshop, said David Weekley Homes wants the Payne Park Village project to match the surrounding neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2017
City approves Payne Park Village plans

A developer is moving ahead with a scaled-back vision for the downtown-adjacent property, planning to build 135 single-family residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cast members and recurring characters Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2017
MTV releases teaser video prior to premiere of ‘Siesta Key’ reality show

The sneak peak gives a nearly three-minute long introduction of the characters and how they’re all connected from the perspective of cast member Juliette Porter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Girls, Inc. recently installed more than 550 solar panels to help save on energy costs.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota County organizations launch sustainability initiative

Partners for Green Places offers nonprofits an energy audit to help save on energy costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 26, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts Neil Diamond tribute night

After drinks and dinner, the songs of the popular entertainer sparkled through the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 10, 2018
Fashion Forward: In my red high heels

After becoming the black tie reporter, it was time to clean out my closet.

  • Black Tie
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 21, 2013
City participates in hurricane preparedness exercise

The functional drill will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gwang, Hunsa JK, Phaplern DJ and Kathy Hansapiromchok — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 23, 2019
Siam Gulf sushi and Thai restaurant offers taste of tradition

Kathy and Gwang Hansapiromchok are bringing Thailand to Sarasota with their latest business venture.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 16904 Verona Place sold for $1.9 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,429 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Verona Place tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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