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Les McCurdy thinks Sarasota's existing sign ordinances place too big a burden on downtown businesses, and believes a common-sense solution is needed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
New message: City seeks merchant input on sign regulations

Businesses and staff members offer their insight on the city’s current sign policies, set to get a thorough examination later this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby's International Realty, says she’s scouting locations in the Tampa Bay area. Nancy DeNike.
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 27, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 15, 2021
Patrons enjoy Outdoor Spring Market's return at UTC

Locals celebrate new season at UTC's Outdoor Spring Market

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidate Matt Sperling is inispired by his father'   s legacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Matt Sperling enters City Commission race

Following in the footsteps of his father, Ted Sperling, Matt Sperling hopes to make a splash on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior point guard Olivia Davis, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, is averaging 18.8 points per game for the state title-contending Cougars.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2022
Junior point guard leads Cardinal Mooney of Sarasota's drive toward a state title

Lakewood Ranch's Olivia Davis leads Cardinal Mooney toward the state playoffs as the team's point guard.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
New pickleball courts open at Bayfront Park, some players say more needed

Two pickleball-only courts were completed at Bayfront Park last week. Players are grateful, but say it may not be enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Extension Agent Lisa Hickey, Henley resident Emily Vosnos, Ross Peterson and Polly Curran complete visits to homesites. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

  • East County
  • News
Kay Rowland
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2010
Man on the street: Black Friday

We asked Longboaters whether they were planning on braving the crowds to shop on Black Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Bad Government (from Allegory of Good and Bad Government)" by Carrie Ann Baade
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 13, 2015
Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint opens at The Ringling

The first ever exhibition of current Florida State University faculty runs from August 14 to Oct. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: Profile in leadership: Brenner

This week marks one of our annual rites of spring (or almost spring): assessing the candidates running for Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Our View

Inflation is already rampant

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
From front left, Braden River Middle School teachers and staff Jill Bergeron, Lannette Gillen, Heidi Enneking and Patty Sisson dance with other teachers and staff during the school's first Renaissance assembly of the year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Middle School teachers connect through dance

Braden River Middle School teachers, staff perform during Renaissance assembly

  • East County
  • News
Galina Koshkareva and her partner, Inna Bazilevych, opened World of Women Boutique in Siesta Center Oct. 8.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2014
Siesta Center houses two new businesses

After more than a year of empty spaces in the building, Siesta Key Sweet Shop and World of Women Boutique recently opened.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway Vue Sarasota Bay, a two-tower condo/hotel development project, must wait for a supplemented parking study before construction can begin.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
Residents speak out on Gulfstream development

Residents voiced their concerns about a proposed bayfront project's impact on traffic - and about the current status of a key intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City

Bear Hugs and Kisses attracts crowd to Bearadise in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 16, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Mélange' launches new season

Concert showcases new musicians' varied talents.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children ages 5 and younger. File photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

Learn about the traditions and culture of the Native American people this weekend at the fourth annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 503 Casey Key Road was built in 1957. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,358 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 19, 2022
Casey Key property sells for $5.7 million

A Casey Key property tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Inside Central Park

Developer Pat Neal shares his vision for Lakewood Ranch's newest community - its first north of State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Daniel Okulitch, as Abdul, and Anna Christy, as Kitty, embrace on stage during the Sante Fe Opera’s performance of Menotti's "The Last Savage." Photo by Ken Howard.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 5, 2011
Summer Roundup: A Trip Around the United States in Music

We seemed to spend our summer holiday in the footsteps of dozens of Sarasota Orchestra musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
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