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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A conceptual rendering shows how the Ringling Boulevard corridor would look with a Sarasota County Area Transit bus transfer station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 15, 2014
County Commission to discuss major spending topics

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider an update on plans to relocate the downtown SCAT transfer station, and the possibility of a referendum to fund capital spending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • April 18, 2012
Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Young Advocates for Sarasota mentor Casey Colburn, second from left, talks politics with Sean Duade, Rochelle Dudley, Chris Laney and Vickie Brill. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2013
Young advocates find collective voice

A recently formed youth advisory group has gained politicians' attention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Kozel was decked out from head to toe in Chanel at Asolo Rep’s Starry Night Dinner 3, celebrating the production of “Our Betters” at the home of Mark and Kim Standish. Dressed for the occasion (the Standishs’ have an incredible pop art collection),
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 25, 2015
Fashion Standouts: Statement Handbags

Sarasota fashionistas show off their statement handbags at recent events in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2015
ODA thunders at Spirit Day

Students enjoyed field games all day April 2 before releasing for spring break.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lee Pace in "Pushing Daisies." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Pie in the sky

"Pushing Daisies," created by Bryan Fuller and starring Lee Pace, Anna Friel and Kristen Chenoweth, and "Being John Malkovich," directed by Spike Jonze, written by Charlie Kaufman and starring John Cusack, are this week's picks.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Our View: What about the taxpayer?

As is all too common, an important party has not been at the table in the negotiations between the Manatee County School District and the Manatee Education Association.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jo Franz and Penny Koerner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat's Royal Rummage sale draws closer

The massive fundraiser offers shopping galore for Longboat Key residents and guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Perry has lived in Lakewood Ranch since 2004. She moved to Florida from Washington, D.C. She said she’s always loved animals and loved keeping them close to her.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2015
Conversation with Heather Perry

The Canine Ranch Country Club owner is expanding the property's services— and its purpose.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Lane guest conducted “Sounds of the Stage,” aka Great Escapes 5, which featured principal double bass John Miller (pictured). Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 25, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra offers musical smorgasbord in 'Sounds of the Stage'

Sarasota Orchestra's Great Escapes 5 concert, "Sounds of the Stage" at Holley Hall in Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, reminds us of the good old days of pops concerts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The city hopes Lido Key shoreline renourishment efforts can begin later this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2018
Army Corps allocates funds for Big Pass dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included $13.5 million for a Lido Key renourishment project in its fiscal year 2018 work plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 4

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 28, 2018
Social media ignites on Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer has made it one of his priorities in the past six months to get Longboat Key on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Hazel Steskal and the canal that separates Bayfront Park from Longboat Key estates.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat canal is cause for concern

The border between Bayfront Park and Longboat Key estates is worn, but it's unclear who is responsible for fixing it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police and fire units work the scene of a 2019 crash in which a cyclist was killed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Can Gulf of Mexico Drive be safer?

Longboat Key leaders begin to look at what can be done on state highway after five fatalities since May 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
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