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Phillippi Estate Park is located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Flyer courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
County to honor four historical Sarasota women in new exhibit

The exhibit will feature guest speakers who “address the period in which the women lived, impacts on their lives, troubles they faced and a review of their family heritages.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Cooper's work at Mote will involve the implementation of key organizational initiatives. Photo courtesy Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Sarasota Chamber CEO leaves for Mote job

Kevin Cooper will join Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in a role focused on public relations and branding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas Services

The churches of Longboat Key are offering various services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2016
Mar Vista moves forward with expansion

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board this morning approved the island restaurant’s plans for a second-story office and more outdoor seating.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic backs up on University Parkway as it attempts to negotiate the diverging diamond pattern at the I-75/University Parkway interchange.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2017
Diverging diamond still a bit rough in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic pattern changes implemented although road construction continues.

  • East County
  • News
Seth McGarry, with the Bradenton Marauders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad traded to Phillies organization

He will report to the Clearwater Threshers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger wants to have a garbage collection discussion in the fall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2015
Commissioner criticizes garbage pickup failure

The issue of late garbage pickup or no garbage pickup at all on Longboat Key will come before the Town Commission in the fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Department and Sarasota Police Department personnel work to fight a 3-alarm fire at the Ringling College of Art and Design Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2017
Emergency personnel respond to fire at Ringling College construction site

A fire at the Basch Visual Arts Center causes road closures on Dr. Martin Luther King Way between U.S. 41 and Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
County takes over mangrove management

Sarasota County will now take over mangrove protection from the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A vacant lot in Siesta Key Village may be the future site of a new parking lot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 14, 2017
Siesta Key mini-golf plan swapped for parking lot

Real estate developer Casto is planning a parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2016
Mote to release snook into Phillippi Creek

The release is part of Mote’s partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shore Diner: Food Network says, "...this decidedly retro restaurant is a diner's dream with open-air space modeled after Southern California's midcentury beach cafes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota featured in Food Network restaurant guide

Indigenous, Shore Diner, State Street Eating House and a dozen more featured in city guide

  • Arts + Culture
Theresa Radovich and her son, Nick Radovich, opened Boardwalk Eats & Sweets in Siesta Key Village this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2015
New Siesta Village restaurant touts boardwalk appeal

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opened in Siesta Key Village this week, filling the space formerly occupied by Beach Bites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Key Village Association wants to turn grassy areas where cars currently park into parking spots using shell bedding.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Siesta Key stakeholders explore parking options

Siesta Key Village Association plans for more than 80 possible new parking spots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The chamber was packed with Uber supporters Tuesday, with the majority of the crowd cheering the city's actions.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2015
City moves to deregulate Uber, taxi services

Rather than add new regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Sarasota City Commission will remove existing regulations on traditional vehicles-for-hire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 22, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD chairman warns landscaping company to shape up

The supervisors have received numerous complaints from residents about a decline in landscaping efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Susanne and Wolfgang Pieken
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Simply Susanne’s open for business

Simply Susanne’s serves coffee drinks, smoothies, locally sourced bagels, hot dogs, sandwiches and Big Olaf ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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