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Despite the historic designation on the property, the owner of the home at 4511 Bay Shore Road bought it with the intent of demolishing it. So far, city officials have not supported the request.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
Demolition proposal raises historic preservation questions

A debate over the fate of the home at 4511 Bay Shore Road could soon advance to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Our View

We recommend...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview goalkeeper Stephanie Tabar
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Stephanie Tabar

Riverview goalkeeper Stephanie Tabar has been playing soccer since the age of 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of Homeless Services Wayne Applebee addresses the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 17, 2015
UPDATE: County passes on city's homeless shelter site proposal

The Sarasota County Commission dismissed a city proposal to locate a shelter on county-owned land, highlighting an ongoing divide between the two governments on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Austin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Sarasota High

Justin Austin made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sailors. He rushed for 1,200 yards last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction began on the Hotel Sarasota and 1500 State St. projects earlier this year, and both developments are targeting completion in 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2016
City deals guarantee garage space for private developers

Construction is underway on two private projects next to public parking garages. Will the city be able to handle the needs of both sectors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Service day planned for Jiggs Landing

Volunteers of the Old Braden River Historical Society will roll up their sleeves this weekend and get to work at Jiggs Landing Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 29

Jane Novacek captured this egret while enjoying lunch at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Camillo Bustos as the rock star Jason James in “Why Can’t I Be You?” Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 5, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Kyanne Merrill

The director of the Community Activities Corporation started her position in April.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2022
Esplanade home tops sales at $1.38 million

An Esplanade home on Tivoli Run tops the week's sales at $1.38 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
TWIFF2
  • By Ken Haggerty |
  • September 14, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Messages of gratitude decorate the sidewalks outside of Country Club Shores.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Volunteer task force will let neighbors help neighbors

Friends and neighbors continue to show up for each other on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nine-year-old Cara Sanchez races past a defender and heads down the field.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Teamwork thrives on the pitch

The Sarasota Surge Youth Academy has grown from four players to 32 players in the span of a year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
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