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The city now intends to keep the course open until April 2021 as it finalizes a design and seeks to raise funds for the renovation project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

  • Black Tie
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in East County

Manatee County has declared a state of emergency.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
Shaun Merriman is CEO of Gateway Bank.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year finalist: Gateway Bank

Gateway Bank was named a finalist for Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drivers turning onto East Bay Street from southbound U.S. 41 experience wait times at the red turn light of up to five minutes and 10 seconds.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
Meet in the Middle

Concrete medians that were meant to protect Osprey residents from heavy traffic are being fingered as culprits behind dying businesses and long waits at red lights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan and Julie Veith went to Arlington, Va. March 14 to receive Bryan's honor as a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2019
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Eighteen holes with an engineering ace

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olympic street skater Jake Ilardi wants to being a quarter pipe to Payne Park. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: News of the world('s best)

Updates from Olympic skateboarding, college softball and high school lacrosse

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly gathering nectar in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 3, 2018
Mary Priscilla “Patty” Bowes

Patty Bowes, age 80, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully April 30, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 10, 2015
A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Justin Halas said he can'   t fathom he is teaching a "High on Jesus" class.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2016
Former addict now leads church group in Lakewood Ranch

Harvest United Methodist Church supports man's redemption in leading recovery ministry.

  • East County
  • News
Starting on New Year's Day, CenterPlace Health will have a new clinic at 1888 Brother Geenen Way in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2020
CenterPlace Health to add two clinics in 2021

The expansion is part of a partnership with Senior Friendship Center.

  • Health
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • September 2, 2009
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion

The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sarasota Brides and Formalwear

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear carries 350 gowns. Thousands more may be special-ordered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Todd Bowden speaks with a student at Alta Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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