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Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 35 S. Washington Drive recently sold for $2.72 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2018
South Washington Drive home sells for $2.72 million

Residential real estate for between Jan. 1-5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 3, 2017
Booker High School graduates inspire spectators

The class of 2017 was celebrated during an emotional commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Summerfield Information Center was constructed in 1995 and currently houses the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and office space for some information center employees.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2014
Residents want center ... if the price is right

The Summerfield Information Center could become a hub for the community, but residents want to know what it will cost.

  • East County
  • News
Dinner guests Barbara Gochman and Joan Halpern
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Who Dunnit? Sarasota Bay Club residents on the case

Sarasota Bay Club residents are on the case at 'Murder at the Opera' dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kay Mathers, Lisa Walsh and Susan Jones. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She Knows Where She's Going!; Hannum's at the helm!; Big Apple surprise

  • Arts + Culture
The Suncoast Storm 02 travel softball team formed in December 2009.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Friendship fuels softball champions

The Suncoast Storm 02 team formed in 2009. Since then, the team has won its last four tournaments, including two state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2010
Big Pass manatee-protection zone considered

A request to extend a boat safety zone along Big Pass and North Siesta Key channel will be discussed at County Commission Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1372 Harbor Drive, one of Pettingell's top sales, closed in April for $6 million.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Pettingell tops 2017 real estate sales volume

The Longboat Key Realtor was the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jason McKendree, manager of cattle operations for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, grew up in Bradenton. He described himself as "wild" in high school, with no clear path. That changed when he started working under Cliff Coddington in 1991 with SMR's cattle.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2016
East County cowboys still bullish on ranch life

Ranchers learn to adapt when development changes the landscape.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 24, 2012
A Cuban Culinary Adventure

A Cuban Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Mayor Gans makes the case: Do no harm

Here's what he said to the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
In the hot seat

Visitors at the Sunday, Nov. 4 SECA Car Show, on Hillview Street, stopped to admire this washroom on wheels.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
If a site plan is approved, the new lease for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion would begin in May 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2017
City sticks with Lido pavilion lease deal

City Commissioner Willie Shaw reversed his position on leasing the Lido Beach pool and pavilion to a private operator, but the majority of the board remained in favor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
your town

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leymist Bolaños Wilmott, center, is poised to lead Fuzión Dance Artists into its 10th season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Decade of Dance: Fuzión Dance Artists turns 10

Co-founder Leymis Bolaños Wilmott reflects on a decade of fostering alternative contemporary dance in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Sue Gates submitted this sunrise photo, taken through her screened lanai at the Cascades at Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Weather: East County

Sue Gates submitted this sunrise photo, taken through her screened lanai at the Cascades at Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The graves at Sarasota National Cemetery will be decorated with flags for Memorial Day next year. File photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
Organization picks Sarasota National Cemetery for Memorial Day flags

On Memorial Day the graves of veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery are bare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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