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A community reception will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, 1845 34th St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2012
City manager candidates arrive today

The city of Sarasota will welcome four city manager candidate finalists to Sarasota tonight and Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 10, 2012
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A friend of mine who is an interior designer had this table base made for me." — Alan Kasow
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 23, 2012
Decor: High-rise Haven

Susan Blais and Alan Kasow used to drive down Gulfstream Avenue and stare longingly up at one penthouse in particular.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2012
Obituary: Edith M. Rosenthal

Edith M. Rosenthal, of Longboat Key, died May 18. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Penny Rosenthal

Penny Rosenthal, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died May 19. She was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Huntyre Elling helped lead the Lady Mustangs back to the regional finals with a  5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals April 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep state championship hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team kept its state championship hopes alive with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

  • East County
  • News
Grant's Gardens worked with the owners to incorporate plants that work well and with the natural seagrass and palm trees already on the beach.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 21, 2011
Home & Garden: Mediterranean Vibe

This home on Casey Key Road embodies a Mediterranean oasis. Over the last year the home and the grounds were drastically changed by the owners.

  • Arts + Culture
A lift station project being built in nearby Luke Wood Park is creating lane closures on Osprey Avenue.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 29, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled

An Osprey Avenue lane closure has been rescheduled to begin on Jan. 16 instead of Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sanborn Studios, LLC, who leased a space in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park in September 2010, has announced it will terminate its lease on its primary studio facility. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Production company to close Lakewood Ranch operation

Sanborn Studios has announced it will terminate its lease for its Lakewood Ranch studio.

  • East County
  • News
From left: Emily Perez, Devin McDermott, Ashley Platt, Natalie Novak, Olivia Ortiz and Kristin Zarrella.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
Lakewood girls win Titusville meet

The Lakewood Ranch High School girls varsity cross country team continued its winning ways at the Elite Flrunners.com Race of Champions Oct. 2 in Titusville.

  • East County
  • Sports
'Crayola Eight Pack' will be featured in the 2011 International Photographic Competition and will be published in the 'Showcase' book.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2011
Longboat photographer chosen for competition

Three photographs by Mary Loy Johnson were accepted to the 2011 International Photographic Competition.

  • Arts + Culture
Jackie Peters Cully is a textile designer and silk painter.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Towles Court gets new gallery on the block

When Kathleen Power Johnson noticed the for-sale sign on what was formerly the Katherine Butler Gallery, in Towles Court, she felt a sudden urge to purchase the quaint building and offer Sarasota artists a supportive venue for their work by turning it into a non-traditional co-op. At the time, she was retired.

  • Arts + Culture
Workers are preparing to barricade streets in advance of Thursday's Veterans Day parade on Main Street.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 10, 2010
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication

The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista General Manager Joe Rogers, Jayme Hagedorn and Jordan Hodson tally the dollar bills.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Longboat Lookback

Longboat Lookback

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Sarasota saw more sales in November than it did in October, sales still lagged behind last year's numbers.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 14, 2010
Real-estate sales jump 10%

November's home and condo sales show significant gains over the previous month.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Eventide model is one of many available in Central Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2011
Neal sells 100th home in Central Park

Neal Communities has sold its 100th home in Central Park.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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