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Mosquitos endanger more human lives then any other animal on the planet. Learn more in today's headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight; S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh; ourObserver.com: Mosquito management

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intersection at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is currently a four-way stop.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2011
Plans take shape for newest roundabout

Construction on the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin this summer.

  • 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
Sarasota County commissioners will consider changes to the county purchasing policy Jan. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 28, 2013
Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding credit card restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, will hear the final report from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing about its procurement policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tickets are $5 per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Proceeds go to Mote Marine Lab’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patra Jordan and Eduardo Anaya
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 10, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.11.16

Preston T. Scott's hat has a story, Patra Jordan's dress stands out and more in this week's Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2014
Young and hungry

Fawley|Bryant, where annual revenues will likely double this year to at least $6 million, clawed its way back from the architecture industry-crushing recession. A youthful spirit anchors the rebound.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Morton |
  • May 21, 2014
Key Wireless Workgroup pushes fiber freedom

An independent group of citizens wants the town to build its own fiber optic network system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

Longboat Key taxpayers won’t pay for the project, philanthropists will. Estimates place the cost at $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Jason Collins began coaching the South Florida Gymnastics boys team about 18 months ago.  Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
Coach earns acclaim

South Florida Gymnastics boys coach Jason Collins raises the bar as the 2015 USA Gymnastics Florida Compulsory Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Manatee predictions, pet sales ban, Superbowl predictions

WEEK OF FEB. 4

  • Sarasota
  • News
New owners closed on the former Center for Building Hope property Sept. 15. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
Couple buys Center for Building Hope building

Manatee County Commission approves budget

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • June 9, 2010
An open letter to Rep. Buchanan: Be a leader, sir, on coal liquefaction

U.S. coal reserves can produce three times the oil of Saudi Arabia's oil. Now, more than ever, is the time for you to lead on this important resource.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This file photo shows Midnight Pass, looking to the south.
  • By Jack Gurney |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Midnight Pass dispute moves to federal court

Florida authorities who twice denied Sarasota County permission to restore the Midnight Pass coastal inlet that previously separated Siesta Key from Casey Key may have thought the fight was over. If so, they can think again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior Morgan Mulholland's painting, Kona, is based off a photo of a family friend's dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Sam Rodgers Homes founder Sam Rodgers shows off an affinity pool at a model home in GreyHawk West. It accentuates the preserve and lakefront lots within the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2017
Developers prep final phase of GreyHawk

Builders in GreyHawk Landing West expect the project to be finished in less than two years.

  • East County
  • News
Former Republican Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who recently switched to the Democratic Party, vowed to turn “Manatee County blue” during an appearance at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards banquet.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Crist speaks as a Democrat in Lakewood Ranch

The former Republican Florida governor took shots at Rick Scott during a speech at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards dinner at Polo Grill's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
The new East County middle school will have "indoor circulation," meaning students will not have to go outside when switching classes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
New Manatee County school will offer temporary relief

East County parents thankful overcrowding will ease in the short run for families living in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota gets scratch fever

Disc jockeys and clubbers plan to flock to downtown Sarasota bars next week for Sarasota's first Vinyl Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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