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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 20, 2016
Dolphin Towers: Back on Top

A chic renovation signals a new life for a venerable high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Approximately 20 firefighters were on scene Wednesday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 7, 2013
UPDATE: Wiring caused Gulfside Drive fire

The fire destroyed 85% of a home and left a family dog and rabbit dead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County plans to add eight parking spaces to Siesta Key Beach Access 7.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2013
County prepares Siesta Key parking expansion

Sarasota County issued a request for quotes to move fencing at Beach Access 7, to add eight parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The finished piece inside the studio before it was taken down and transported to Selby Gallery. Courtesy photo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Light is shed on the inner workings of an installation

People have come to see hundreds of exhibits since Kevin Dean, director of Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, started running it in 1994.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photos Rachel Stenger and Artists' Guild President Wendell Graham
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
BRHS student 'artist of the month'

Braden River High School's Art Department has selected student Rachel Stenger as the February 'student of the month' for the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Our View: What is downtown's strategy?

It's almost dizzying when you think about all that has been transpiring and contemplated for the heart of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Mote to release green sea turtle tomorrow

Mate has been a patient at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since March, when he was struck by a boat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: May

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant El Adobe May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2012
County hires communications director

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid told commissioners the former Miami-Dade County manager will start in about a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director Jason Cannon loved “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” growing up. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2018
Jason Cannon brings a magical children's tale to life at Florida Studio Theatre

The director of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” explains how childish imagination makes for a powerful stage adaptation

  • Arts + Culture
Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes during the Young Professional Group's clean up of Overlook Park in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.17.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Sharkey celebrated his 50th birthday this week

Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey celebrated the big 5-0 Tuesday, Aug. 25. As of Tuesday, Sharkey, who has been a Longboat Key police officer since March 1981, wasn't planning on any big celebrations - a low-key drink with his squad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christian McKay chats with coach Bob Smithers while changing weights during a practice at Booker High on Jan. 23. McKay will compete for a state title Feb. 2 at Panama City Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sports gave Booker High senior a needed lift

The state title favorite weightlifter originally joined to gain mental toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy Photo. The Sarasota Garden Club’s Gardens in Paradise Tour through will showcase local home gardens.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Garden Club to spend the day in paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club is expanding the Gardens in Paradise Tour in its second year to include six private gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.10.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A suspect with multiple tattoos, including one on his neck, robbed a SunTrust Bank on Fruitville Road yesterday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Police searching for bank robbery suspect

A man who covered his face with a mask robbed a Fruitville Road SunTrust Bank Thursday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Congratulations!

Kristy Blair Iannello recently became engaged to John Powers Balfour II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Joseph Stevenson

John Joseph Stevenson, 78, died Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Tom Burgum, Gene Carr, Isabelle Gammon and Pauline Schaum Schroeder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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