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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Central Park: The seven-member wonder

Meet those who make up the community’s first resident-led HOA board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
News Briefs

Driver loses license after bicyclist's death; Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District; Lakewood Ranch adds Murray Homes to lineup

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
Miss Manatee throws first fall pitch

The league welcomed the start of its recreational season Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county acquired 2.7 miles of former railroad right of way for the next phase of the extension.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 20, 2017
Land acquired for first portion of Legacy Trail extension

The purchase of 2.7 miles of former railroad right-of-way marks the completion of Phase I of the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 11, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
Victoria Hulland, Marcelo Gomes and The Sarasota Ballet dance Sir Frederick Ashton's "Varii Capricci." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • January 28, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet adds stirring pieces to its repetoire in 'Transcending Movement'

The company's latest program featured impressive ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton, David Bintley and Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
Observed: A journey on the Rotarian way

I had been waiting for weeks for the day to come - July 5.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2019
For Manatee Cal Ripken players, it's time to 'Play ball!'

Baseball league opens season at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Virtuoso cellist Edgar Moreau will perform with Artist Series Concerts Feb. 12.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 8, 2017
Sarasota Festival of French Music celebrates revolutionary legacy of French composers

The festival will feature 12 Sarasota organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert and Mollie Nelson’s home was inspired by  the Javanese architecture they admired during a trip to Bali. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 20, 2012
Home of the Month: Splendor on the bay

The Nelsons built a house full of memories with classic-modern architecture. The dramatic waterfront home in Harbor Acres fluidly marries the outdoors and indoors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The lawsuit is tied to the city's 2008 decision not to develop a Palm Avenue property with Buck-Leiter Palm Development.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2018
Developer offers city settlement in Palm Avenue lawsuit

The developer behind an ongoing legal dispute with the city is willing to settle the case — if the city agrees to pay nearly $50 million over the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
New merchants group forms

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association's agenda is to lobby for Main Street improvements, bring in customers and be a united voice for shop owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Whitney Beach owner checks out hotel plans

Could a hotel check-in at the north end of Longboat Key?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 4, 2010
OSU alumni challenge Pines' residents to grudge match

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee faced-off against Pines of Sarasota residents at the second annual balloon volleyball match.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has tried — and failed — to get Airbnb to agree to terms for paying tourist development taxes.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
County has reservations on Airbnb tax deal

Following failed negotiations, Sarasota County officials are considering taking legal action to collect tourist taxes from properties listed on Airbnb.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen Hefner and Anne Hanley
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII

Residents gathered for the big game and a tailgate buffet on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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