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After his promotion, Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle has researched the process of establishing a parks district in Florida.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I grew up in Hastings, Minn.," Katherine Michelle Tanner says. "The best way to describe it is: 'Grumpy Old Men' was written, shot and directed all in my hometown — ice fishing, beautiful summers and kind people."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 13, 2011
Contemporary actress plays the part

Katherine Michelle Tanner is gearing up for her first role with the Banyan Theater Company in 'Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Real Estate Reports

$13 million Longboat Key estate hits the market; Re/Max Excellence listing featured in New York Times; Glanz earns distressed property expert certification.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2015
Has traffic affected tourism in Sarasota County?

During a presentation from the Tourism Development Council Tuesday, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson criticized “the rumor mill” about local traffic woes affecting tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Schwalbach finishes his run across Florida March 18, at Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Steve Schwalbach: Running Man

Steve Schwalbach ran 234 miles across the state of Florida to honor his mother, Jackie, who died of Alzheimer’s disease last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artistic Director Dean Bowden. “Swords can run anywhere from $200 to $600,” Tara Connelly said. “They’re either combat-ready or a wall-hanger. You have to buy one that’s going to last you a while.”
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS: Medieval madness

The returning peasants - cloaked in everything from leather gloves to knee-high boots - deftly fought with their swords, heavily grunting as they thrashed the heavy weaponry through the air.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2010
Islandside project postponed indefinitely

Longboat Key Club and Resort and town officials told the Town Commission they need more time to review differences with the revised project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson train on the morning of Jan. 29. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2015
Paralympian push

Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson hope to get on track for future Paralympic Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith uses a radio to communicate with town dispatchers. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2015
Changes loom for 911 system

The town is finally getting the answers commissioners will need to make a decision about whether to maintain town dispatch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County have registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 23, 2013
Volunteers cleanup Sarasota County

Sarasota County residents take to the streets to cleanup neighborhoods for the Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The red carpet experience is something that’s been going on in Hollywood since the '20s, but I figured to bring it to our town, it’s something where people can have fun and kind of relive the night." — Jackie Rogers
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Style Maven: Jackie Rogers

Not only is Jackie Rogers revamping male wardrobes to include baby-blue cashmere sweaters, she's ushering Sarasota into Hollywood-mode by glamorizing locals on the red carpet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2016
Orchestrating Enlightenment

A fear-free-guide to classical music appreciation.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Inter-District Authority Board vote on their 2015-2016 budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
IDA holds costs down

The budget adoption paves the way for Lakewood Ranch CDD budget adoptions next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2017
Dear Santa...

East County Students share Christmas wishes with St. Nick.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 1: Neil Rainford

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 20, 2013
My View: ULI forgets whose town it is

Bradford Saivetz translates the presentation by the representatives of the Urban Land Institute as a preliminary result of their introduction to Longboat Key and its residents, business owners and the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Doobie Brothers love performing at small town venues, such as Premier Sports Campus, where they will perform during Winterfest, Feb. 28.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 27, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

Lakewood Ranch's annual music festival, Winterfest, returns for a day full of music

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Webb family gets doubly exciting special delivery

On June 25, the family of Planning, Zoning and Building Chairwoman B.J. Webb and the late Bob Twigg got a double delivery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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