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The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 1405 at 401 Quay Commons  has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,647 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 22, 2022
Quay property tops sales at $6.1 million

A Quay waterfront condo tops the week's sales at $6.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
News Briefs

County closing Jiggs boat ramp for upgrades; Memorial service for Dan Nolan set for Friday; Peace Presbyterian seeksto expand its footprint

  • East County
  • News
The city has made earlier efforts to plant mitigation trees in neighborhoods, but officials are hopeful a new initiative will overcome some previous challenges. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
City tests tree giveaway program

The city is giving away up to $25,000 as it tries a new strategy for planting trees in residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Library volunteer librarian Bonney Libman reads "The Associate" by John Grisham during her shift Friday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
Library staff read a lot into new books

Three librarians provide their takes on some of the library's most popular selections and give their own favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Passion for game drives Woodland director

Laura Torrisi, recreation director for Woodland church, competed in the Massachusetts Women's Open June 28-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Schools’ A rating could bring more out-of-county students to the area in the next few years.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 8, 2017
Sarasota schools see small influx of out-of-county students

A new law allows parents to choose any school in the state for their children, if it’s not already at capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Bullock: Firefighter hiring won’t be problem

The town manager doesn’t believe pay/pension issues will ignite hiring concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Student singers head to all-state chorus

Six Manatee County students will perform in the Florida All-State Elementary Chorus in January.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michelle Jett, co-owner of the Baja Boys food truck, is one of the vendors hoping to see Sarasota officials revisit the regulations on mobile vendors. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Meal plan

The SRQ Food Truck Alliance formed to reform city and county regulations - but, first, it'll have to reach out to local officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2020
Longboat plans document-shredding day

Refreshments will be served at Bayfront Park, Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More legal hearings will continue in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute unless all sides can come to an agreement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2012
Colony dispute sent back to Tampa

An Appeals Court sent the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's five-year legal dispute back to a U.S. Bankruptcy judge Friday for more hearings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
New Lakewood Ranch fire station opens

Lakewood Ranch fire station dedicated to former fire commissioner O'Leary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2013
Commission anchors boat and trailer ordinance

The Longboat Key Town Commission docked a boat parking ordinance residents, subcommittee members and the Planning and Zoning Board have debated since the beginning of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Patrick Kenefick is the captain of the Manatee Admirals hockey club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2017
Cardinal Mooney hockey player leads fleet of Admirals

The senior doesn't let lack of national attention affect his game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
'Bite Coin' brings technology to shops

APRIL FOOLS' - In an effort to promote increased spending in the heart of Sarasota, entrepreneur Jesse Biter is introducing a new cyber currency to be used in local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.06.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Trigga is 4 years old and needs a good home.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 6, 2011
Sarasota Animal Services sees increased adoption need

Sarasota County Animal Services won't turn away any animals that are dropped off at its facility on Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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