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Courtesy rendering A public park and baywalk is one of several features included in the Sarasota Bayfront Now plan, which looks to develop a large swath of city land along the water.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Bayfront aquarium plan makes public debut

The group behind a leaked proposal for city-owned waterfront land hopes to reshape public perception of its plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sales of the company's Grand Villa home series will begin in October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The developer has acquired 150 homesites in The Links at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Force Majeure'

"Force majeure" is a French term defined as a "superior or irresistible force." It is also the title of the new film which examines the will to live vs. that of protecting others.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Phillips, event chairman Michael Garey and Steven Branham
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 28, 2016
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

The annual event is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch women help stuff backpacks for Stillpoint Mission to donate to children. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch volunteers help Stillpoint Mission distribute backpacks in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch volunteers stuff 700 backpacks to be distributed to children in need.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 27, 2018
Give Rick Scott his due

Scott’s ‘relentless discipline’ was crucial to his winning four races and leading Florida’s economic turnaround.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.15.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 4

Patricia Muller took this photo during low tide on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
burger
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 31, 2015
Made: Sarasota's almost-secret surprise

Made: Sarasota's almost-secret surprise

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2019
A final letter from the editor

I’d say ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ but I promise I’m not that conceited.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The floating water playground has made quite a splash around Longboat Key this summer. Some residents fear it disrupts the area. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 2, 2017
Water playground brings fun for all ages

The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Larry Grossman |
  • September 1, 2010
MY VIEW: Panel trying to avoid blurred vision

The problem on Longboat Key is not regulation. It's under-imagination and a lack of clear objectives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 21, 2010
Film Review: Sarasota Film Festival Wrap-Up

During the past 11 years, the Sarasota Film Festival has most certainly evolved. But, this year, it surpassed all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2022
Concession home tops sales at $4 million

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
CeCe Knight shampoos her hair and washes her arms and legs using only one gallon of water.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2011
Brookside celebrates Earth Day (VIDEO)

A Brookside Middle School student showers using only one gallon of water for a school Earth Day project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max Taylor walking his dog, Miga, through Bird Key Park on Friday.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 11, 2022
City Commission looks to make Sarasota more dog friendly

City commissioners made a motion to analyze where dog parks can be installed in Sarasota, citing a lack of dedicated spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
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