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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Project and city leaders — including Mayor Willie Shaw, developer Mark Kauffman, Sarasota Opera artistic director Victor DeRenzi and architect Jonathan Parks— pose for the groundbreaking of Rosemary Square, a catalyst project for the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 7, 2015
Rosemary Square breaks ground on Boulevard of the Arts

Developers, arts leaders and city officials gathered to break ground on the new mixed-use space, a Rosemary District "catalyst project" targeted at the arts community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe and Joyce Wallace of the Meadows celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 12.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
Nigel, Michelle and Ava Clinton, of Lakewood Ranch, reel in a walleye for their relative.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Sidewalk art offers encouragement

Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, a local art teacher, came up with a special idea to encourage her nephew, Luke Schmillen, who has been battling leukemia at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He will be there at least 100 days and is away from his wife and two daughters, who live in Iowa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phillip Younger proposed a new $15 million beach referendum question that will be reviewed Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
Commission delays beach decision

The Town Commission will meet again 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to consider a new beach project option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Steve O’Dea and Vera Samuels. Courtesy image.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
A Walk on the Wild Side

Director Kelly Woodland tackles uneasy subject matter in David Ives' 'Venus in Fur.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2013
Maintenance facility construction progressing

Lakewood Ranch IDA Operations Director Ryan Heise said staff has identified two cost-savings opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2015
County commissioners consider $109 million referendum

The public safety campus would receive $95 million; the downtown central energy plant would get the remainder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 24, 2010
Mattison's catches Google fever

The downtown restaurant is renamed Mattison's Google Grille as it hosts this evening's Google Island pep rally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael M. Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Superintendent of Schools Lori White
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Scene and Heard

Kennedy Center selects Sarasota for arts-education program; Rockin' party pops up in Sarasota; Silver Stars add some sparkle

  • Arts + Culture
Griffith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 20, 2012
FEB. 20: 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
Sara McCurry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sara McCurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

  • Longboat Key
  • News
J.R. Leach of Palm Aire removes a pair of carnival glass bowls from his display case at home. He is the vice-president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2015
Heater: Collecting turns into his personal carnival

When I met Palm Aire's J.R. Leach, I thought he was going to be another in a long line of treasure hunters. He is the vice president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club so I couldn't wait to ask him about his biggest score.

  • East County
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale told the commission Monday she “appreciates the opportunity to continue on.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's advice

Commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role, but some question her performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This bench along the sidewalk near Honore Avenue overlooks the wetlands and future Whole Foods development.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2016
Whole Foods wetland trial set for August

Manasota 88's lawsuit against Sarasota County over wetland impacts was expedited.

  • East County
  • News
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