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The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has been vacant for several years, but a developer's proposal would create a large mixed-use project on the city-owned land.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Developer proposes mixed-use project in Rosemary District

The only response to a city-issued invitation to create a 'catalyst project' along Boulevard of the Arts, the proposal features residential, commercial and theater space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2010
SYC to host Cuban commodore

Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich will be the guest of honor at next week's Commodore's Dinner Reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 27, 2010
Osprey's new trailhead plans revealed

The former Dennis Marlin property will serve as the newest way to access The Legacy Trail, via a trailhead park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre opened its doors 24 years ago.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

McCurdy preps for 'Today' show close-up; YouthArts Fest puts creativity on display; Jazz Juvies blends hot rhythms with Fuzión

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Sheriff's office warns again: Lock your cars

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies often warn people to keep their vehicles locked on the Key. Open doors just tempt would-be burglars, they say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ken and Kathy Richmond took their Sarasota Observer along to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • April 29, 2015
"It's Read Everywhere" contest marks start of incredible journey

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two radar-speed signs have monitored various roadways in Heritage Harbour to encourage drivers to slow down. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD plans to tighten speed enforcement

After two months of closely monitoring data generated by two radar-speed signs in their community, supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Board can no longer dismiss resident complaints of speeding.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners will decide in August whether they want to assess themselves an extra $15,000 per unit .
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Colony unit owners will vote on settlement assessment

Fifty-one percent of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s 237 unit owners are needed to approve a $15,000 per unit special assessment that raises $3.5 million in settlement cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.8.15

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The meeting will be held in the Jack Geldbart Auditorium within the Selby Library, 1331 First Street, Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
City hosts parking forum tonight

The city of Sarasota will host a parking management forum tonight to help prompt improvements within the parking system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wine, Women and Shoes Co-Chair Roger Capote with Alex Miller
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

Faces By Fezza and Wine, Women and Shoes Kick-off

  • Black Tie
Bayfront Park, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be revamped as part of a $3.1 million project that includes tennis, pickleball and a kayak launch among other new offerings. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota County parks $2 million at Bayfront

The answer to the town manager’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Heuer and JoAnn Mancuso begin to excavate the first nest of the season. The nest held 86 eggs, five of which didn't survive.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Turtle Watch excavates first nest of the season

A crowd eggs on 31 tiny hatchlings from Mote as they make their way to the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River was held scoreless in the second half as Riverview went on to win 36-7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2011
Pirates fall to 0-4

The Braden River High football team saw its lead slip away as Riverview scored 34 unanswered points on its way to a 36-7 victory Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Key Chorale Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins, Executive Director Richard Storm, and Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis, co-founders of Circus Sarasota
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Cirque superbe; Major birthday for a major community supporter; Missing Mamaw; The other side of Van Wezel; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate Roger Pettingell will represent Seaward Development in selling 16 units at Azure on Palm, a five-story luxury condo development at 711. S. Palm Ave.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Details emerge for downtown condo project

Azure on Palm includes 16 luxury condominiums above a parking garage on 711 S. Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota plans for Fruitville Road include three traffic circles where traffic lights now control the flow of cars, trucks and pedestrians.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 23, 2017
Longboat Key Mayor voices opposition to proposed changes to Fruitville Road

Mayor Terry Gans addressed Sarasota city planners at a meeting on Wednesday evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

The subject(s) entered the structure through a rear sliding door and went into the laundry room to remove property. The subject appeared to use a dolly.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kate Campion, 5, takes a peek at the nest from beneath the playground equipment.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 4, 2011
Preschoolers hopeful for Easter hatchlings

A mallard duck began laying eggs around March 25 at the First Presbyterian Preschool playground.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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