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A white tarp was placed over the Hilton sign in June, dubbing the hotel property at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive as the Gulfside Beach Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2014
Hilton closes its doors

The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of a town-wide 250 tourism unit pool that's been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairs Jackie and Vance Dickinson and Donna Simmons. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Pinot, Porsche & Piemonte'; Big thanks from a big guy; Dick Vitale event; A room full of caring hearts; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Ron Reagan served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2015
Ron Reagan files for Manatee County commission seat

He will seek the seat being vacated by Commissioner Larry Bustle.

  • East County
  • News
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson signed hundreds of books Wednesday, at BookStore1Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Carson draws healthy crowd in downtown Sarasota

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.9.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Clinical nutrition manager Corista Williams talks trendy diets.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Solving the diet dilemma

The pros, the cons and the misconceptions of some of the most popular lifestyles.

  • Health
Elizabeth Cartier
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 17, 2011
Simply ballroom

Professional dance champions sizzled Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Star Ball competition at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Zachary, Jesse, Abby, Katie and Lex Biter celebrate the first step of demolition en route to the construction of the BOLD Lofts Monday night. Jesse Biter believes the apartment project will fill a housing need downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Fruitville housing, office projects take shape

On the northern edge of downtown Sarasota, developers see the potential to complement the growth in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Local bands plug in for East County benefit

Taking Back Lives will host the fourth annual Rock Out for a Cause benefit concert Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, attended the Lincoln Day Dinner in April 2007.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 4, 2012
Romney/Ryan headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will host a fundraiser Sept. 20, which will feature the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sue Seiter |
  • July 20, 2010
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip

A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 27, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Tennis center debuts tomorrow

The new Longboat Key Public Tennis Center building will receive a temporary certificate of occupancy to host The United States Tennis Association National Senior Clay Courts Tournament December 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siblings Sophia and Luciano Iannotti share the board for a wave.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 26, 2015
Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism for local families on Sept. 26 at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 14, 2013
Destination: VENICE

A beautiful beach, fishing pier and waterside meals make Venice the ideal destination for a little bit of staycation paradise. Even if you are not an avid beachgoer, downtown Venice offers great local restaurants and shops.

  • Arts + Culture
The Arizona Cardinals will spend this week practicing at IMG Academy in Bradenton before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2013
Cards stay in Sarasota to prep for Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals have extended their road trip at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2013
Downtown businesses seek to combat vagrancy issue

The Downtown Improvement District and merchants along Main Street are considering bringing in additional security to ward off vagrancy troubles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Nine votes decided Key's closest race since 1985

Incumbent Commissioner Terry Gans defeated challenger Irwin Pastor March 12 by a narrow 27-vote margin to keep his seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
News Briefs

Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests; Commercial space at State Street garage hits the market; World of Beer to expand to Eat Here building

  • Sarasota
  • News
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