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The Siesta Key Palms Resort will be renovated under the new zoning regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development purchased the Landings Shopping Center in January. Photo courtesy Ten-X.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 5, 2017
New restaurants coming to South Tamiami Trail shopping center

The Apollonia Mediterranean Grill just leased space at the property, and the developer presented preliminary plans for an undisclosed restaurant with a drive through to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Golden Gate Point district, located on the waterfront west of downtown, has been a hub for condo development.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A nine-story, 20-unit building is slated for the property at 111 Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karlenn Peluso launched American Fox in 2010
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
Fashion Insider — American Fox

Local fashion muse Karlenn Peluso talks vintage clothing and her brand American Fox.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming  says that approximately 84% of Key break-ins each year are attributed to unlocked doors like instances that occurred in Longbeach Village Jan. 22.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Burglarized cars share common theme

Like 84% of break-ins that occur Keywide, the 13 vehicles that were recently burglarized in the Longbeach Village had unlocked doors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
COVID closings draw mixed reviews in Longboat

Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jacob Grewal and Griffin Merrit
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Phillippi Shores students cool off with field day

Students spend the day eating watermelon, playing games with Field Day at Phillippi Shores Elementary May 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Justin Banister wants to provide a caffeinated release to Sarasota's busy workers with Out and About Coffee.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2016
Coffee, Hold the Shop

Out and About Coffee takes craft java out of the shop and onto downtown Sarasota’s streets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gavin Root.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
David Bianchi with the Longboat Key Fire Department. Courtesy photo from Michelle Bianchi.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
David Bianchi, last volunteer fire chief on Longboat Key, dies

Bianchi died on Jan. 13 at 78 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 9, 2020
Harry Anand

Honorable Harry, Happy 60th Birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Crews will install the new signals at Ringling and Orange Tuesday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2015
City hopes to address congestion with signal changes

Beginning Wednesday, the city will reconfigure the traffic signal at Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue, another step aimed at addressing ongoing traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betsy Hudson Traba, flute and Fernando Traba, bassoon
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 23, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber

Chamber ensembles take audiences around the world in music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Frank Domingo of Santec, FDOT'    s consulting company, explains how the study of barrier island traffic will work.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
Green for go: Longboat looks forward to barrier islands traffic study

FDOT's study of barrier island traffic and what to do about it is underway. Results are expected in late 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
Visiting hours return to normal at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours resumed Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • July 29, 2009
Bring back 1998 program to beautify GMD

With a combination of state beautification grants and volunteer property owners, the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive could be like the west side: lush and beautiful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cheryl Gaddie, CG Designs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Resolutions for Siesta Key

The Pelican Press asked local personalities what changes they'd like to see.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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