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Dale Orlando and her dog, Shadow, are excited about the ability to let dogs run off-leash in a neighborhood park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 30, 2018
Resident lauded for dogged efforts to build pet park

When the city opens a dog park in Gillespie Park next month, Dale Orlando will get special recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mustangs laugh with each other on the bench.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball maximizes laughs on and off court

The Mustangs deliver jabs as often as victories — which is quite often.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elisa Hansen returns to the Ringling to lead the efforts of the art library.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 19, 2014
The Ringling hires familiar face to head art library

Elisa Hansen, who worked at the Ringling previously from 1989 to 1995, returns to Sarasota to be head librarian of its extensive art library.

  • Arts + Culture
A section of 44th Avenue has been constructed in East County. It starts north of Rosedale and heads east past Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2016
Commission's initiative leads to bond

A $36 million bond will help move the 44th Avenue East project forward.

  • East County
  • News
Attendees could view vehicles such as this 1956 Chevy owned by Gary Kinney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages headed June 30, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

  • East County
  • News
 Senate President Bill Galvano
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 6, 2019
Galvano has it right

Senate President Bill Galvano wants the state to build three major highway projects. Given the strong economy, for once the state should be in front of the state’s inevitable growth and not play catch-up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Our View: What is downtown's strategy?

It's almost dizzying when you think about all that has been transpiring and contemplated for the heart of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Seguso family celebrates daughter's christening

Lennon Shy Charlotte Seguso, the youngest daughter of Robbie and Carling Bassett Seguso and granddaughter of Sue Bassett Klauber, was baptized Jan. 2, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Three years after buying a property near downtown Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is turning its campus into a home.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe plans expansion

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

  • Arts + Culture
County commissioners are seeking alternate means of enforcing protections on mangrove trees.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 4, 2015
County seeks authority of mangrove enforcement

Sarasota County commissioners will have to rely on the state to enforce mangrove violations, or apply for the authority to do so themselves, according to the 12th Circuit Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Drink This: Bloody Fashioned

Enjoy a twist on a classic with this fall cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rick Farmer has seen graffiti on some of the towering oaks near the playground.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Graffiti draws ire of Arlington Park residents

Neighbors fed up with graffiti have cleaned markings throughout Arlington Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Finnan of Country Club Shores walks her Akita, Yoshi, 5, along Bogey Lane before a storm July 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Town takes lead on tougher island leash laws for pets

Who let the dogs out of their leashes? Not the Longboat Key Town Commission, which seeks to be tougher than other municipalities about leads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 523 Juan Anasco Drive in Longboat Key’s Sleepy Lagoon Park neighborhood recently sold for $875,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2018
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $875,000

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for July 9-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2015
Theater review: 'West Side Story'

“West Side Story” and the dance of love and violence

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 27, 2016
Three things: The right Key

No wonder visitors come back year after year for another season in the sun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Whiston was one of two goaltenders for the U.S.A Hockey Team during the 1952 Winter Olympics in Norway. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Gulfshore resident captures memories in autobiography

Don Whiston penned a book on his life, but now he wants to talk about other people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On a walk with my little ham.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 14, 2011
Scene & Heard

Baby, I'm back!; DWB receives a whirlwind facelift; s/ART/q gets graphic with its tees; Golden Apple goes 'Butch' for buck

  • Arts + Culture
Will a plunging speed limit chase motorists away?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Speed limit plummets in Lakewood Ranch to chase away commuters

Get up to speed on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard changes.

  • East County
  • News
Residents were concerned than emergency vehicles would be unable to navigate Avenida Milano or Avenida Madera if cars lined the sides of the roads.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 27, 2015
Siesta residents win parking ban on Avenida Milano, Madera

After almost a year of waiting, residents of the streets finally received approval of their request to ban parking on the south sides of their streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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