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The concept plan presented at last week’s meeting includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden. Rendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Bayfront Park: A Community Concept

With more lands and funds available, some residents believe that hopes for a community center at Bayfront Park could finally come to fruition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 22, 2018
An alternative for the arts

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall could find a home at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2010
Man on the street: Ribfest recipes

the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held its inaugural Ribfest Wednesday. In case you missed it, you can get a second helping - the Tennis Center plans to hold the event again next year. But to hold you over in the meantime, we asked the chefs to dish on their secrets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

Siesta Key trolley decision delayed; County seeks damages for Village light pole; Three Siesta bars violate noise ordinance

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios claims it lost the business of a client because the county had a prejudice against Sanborn.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 26, 2014
Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

The film production company said Sarasota County had undermined its reputation among clients and in the industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony's recreational facilities include 12 tennis courts in the center of the property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Colony owners seek stake in courts

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners now have the option to purchase a 5% interest in the resort's tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Sierra Schappacher inspired her sister, Denali, to start playing softball. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2015
Close bond drives outfielders

Sisters Sierra and Denali Schappacher played their final game together on the softball field April 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lift Station 87 project has been stymied by delays since its inception. On Monday, project leaders indicated construction could continue into 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

Although the city recently approved plans for Lift Station 87, project leaders have indicated the date of completion could be more than two years later than originally projected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

SKA expands online offerings for members; Santa gets a new ride; Board to consider expanding commission

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The goal of the new Sailor Circus Arena is to provide more students with the opportunity for personal growth through the circus arts and offer rental space to fund programs. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2018
2018 A&E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of the biggest arts and entertainment news from 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota developer Floridays will no longer work to redevelop former commercial properties on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 19, 2016
Floridays nixes plan for Longboat Key hotel

Floridays is terminating its contracts with three different ownership groups to redevelop the Whitney Beach commercial properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
USA Today article cites Sarasota as "possibly the cultural capital of Florida."
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota gets nod from USA Today

Columnist says Sarasota is "possibly the cultural capital of Florida," in a Sept. 10 article.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Donmoyer works at the Healthy Living Organic and Natural Market.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Picture of health with Chris Donmoyer

Food as medicine drives man seeking adventure.

  • Health
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet Walter and her dog, Buck.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
I Am Woman captures strength of women through portraits

Janet Walter's family cherishes a portrait, painted in the '30s, of her grandmother wearing a canary-yellow dress. They refer to the painting as 'Dearie.' It now hangs in a museum in Tulsa, Okla.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 18, 2015
Sanctuary condo sells for $2.25 million

The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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