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  • By George Rauch |
  • June 3, 2009
Market Watch: Economic realities here to stay

It's great to be optimistic, and we should all hope that it becomes infectious. But, here are the economic realities - and problems - which might slow the growth of these 'green shoots.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Adaptive Golf Academy founder David Windsor has been helping U.S. Army veteran Ben Woods with his golf game for the past two years. "A golf lesson for them can turn into a life lesson for me, as well as the best friendship ever," Windsor said.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2015
Freedom to give back

Sarasota PGA Professional honored as 2015 Patriot Award recipient Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Put land buying on hold

If the government buying up land in Sarasota County for environmental protection is not a low priority in this economy, nothing is. And it may be a growing risk.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
There have been 24 crashes at the curve at Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue in the past five years, the Sarasota Police Department said.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Siesta residents target traffic solutions

Residents say the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue is a hotspot for speeding and accidents, and they want officials to do something about it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 24, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Marina Del Sol Condominiums
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 9, 2015
Marina Del Sol condo sells for $1.59 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 22 and June 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel plays games for a cause

On April 5, the chapel hosted a fundraiser for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Players' Cassandra Santiso sets the atmosphere with songs such as "Unforgettable."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch smitten with The Players

The Players Centre for Performing Arts sells out its first gala in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Joseph Holt. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Q&A with Joseph Holt

The longtime principal pianist for the United States Army Chorus will perform on Siesta Key this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Christie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 18, 2020
2022 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

The rescheduled series starts on Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House, District 72: Margaret Good

Questions and answers with the candiates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 3531 Bayou Pointe has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,074 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 16, 2015
Bay Isles home sells for $2.4 million

The home at 3531 Bayou Pointe has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,074 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 1, 2017
Dishing Out Care: Foodlosophy offers a fresh take on fundraisers

Second annual Foodlosophy serves up Sarasota's best cuisine — with a side of philanthropy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 12439 Highfield Cir. sold for $1.225 million. It has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 4,055 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 19, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1,225,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sisterhood for Good founding member Angela Massaro-Fain and Grants Committee Chairwoman Terri Stern are pleased the nonprofit doubled its grants from last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Sisterhood for Good's independence pays off

Obtaining nonprofit status has allowed Sisterhood for Good to better control its philanthropic destiny.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Chamber to feature small businesses, big events

Every year, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce mixes business with pleasure during Small Business Week, when members come together for seminars and socials and to honor small businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edith Barr-Dunn and Dora Walters
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
93 and counting

Edith Barr-Dunn celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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