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  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • March 15, 2013
"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

  • Arts + Culture
A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams celebrated his 30th anniversary with the resort last September.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
D.M. Williams preps for Casa del Mar exit

D.M. Williams' contract won't be renewed when it expires next year, but he isn't leaving quietly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A Breath Away" by Joseph McGurl will be on display through April 4 at Palm Avenue Fine Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: American Masters 2013 Invitational Show

Palm Avenue Fine Art newest exhibit opens tonight and runs through April 4.

  • Arts + Culture
SCAT bus fares will increase Monday, Oct. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
County approves SCAT increases

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) approved increases in fares that will take effect Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2010
Wagner Realty announces new LBK branch manager, agents

The company decided to partially merge the staffs of its Longboat Key and West Manatee offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge: Kristy Zinna

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By E.F. (Gene) Sweeney |
  • December 2, 2009
MY VIEW: How to fix Congress

The Congressional Reform Act of 2009 would contain eight provisions, all of which would probably be strongly endorsed by those who drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.Â

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 17, 2018
Fashion Forward: Deliver-me crazy

A local boutique and nail technician offer in-home appointments.

  • Black Tie
A hatchling emerges from its shell in a nest recently laid on Longboat’s beach.
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • July 6, 2011
Turtle-nesting season sees sensational start

Ring the bells and fly the flag! This 2011 turtle season is off to a sensational start.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Pike in his apartment studio with one of his newest paintings, one of Plymouth Harbor resident Francie Jones.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 30, 2011
Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2015
Red tide fish cleanup is underway

A town contractor is cleaning up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cooper Leiberick crushes a ball off the tee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
Minor league diamond offers precious outing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
East County's Wesley Helm takes a ride on his dad, Mike Helm's shoulders.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 2, 2017
A Benderson Park blast

Nathan Benderson Park presents its first Fourth of July weekend fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
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