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The current Longboat Key Publix store will close after Easter 2012 and re-open December 2012 if the application is approved. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Publix plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new zoning regulations will affect the Midtown Plaza property, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, and all other Commercial General properties larger than one acre.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2020
City OKs mixed-use zoning for commercial sites

Despite disagreement about an affordable housing provision, the city approved regulations it hopes will spur redevelopment of older commercial centers such as Midtown Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer Deb Herbert helps Jordan Curtis with his pencil drawing.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 27, 2014
Booker VPA students prepare for exhibit

Booker Middle School's 2-D/3-D Advanced VPA Art Class held its first gallery night for friends and family Thursday, March 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headline news
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 22, 2012
May 22: 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
Braden River running back Brian Battie stiff arms a teammate during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2018
Focus returns to football during preseason practice

Goals are in place for area high school teams

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 14, 2010
How deconditioned readers can make exercise gains

It was a pleasure to visit my former homes in Michigan and New York City last month and spend time with friends of long duration, some of whom I had not seen for many years. But alas, I found that a couple of them were just plain out of shape. Souls that formerly radiated energy had lost their vibrancy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WCI Communities’ Key Largo model is in The Links at Rosedale. It boasts 2,389 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a halfbath.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Builders group parades area homes

It's that time of year again, when hobbyist interior decorators and prospective homebuyers grab their maps and car keys and head out for a drive around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Morales
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Santa: Sarasota's newest snowbird?

Now that all the presents have been delivered and the cookies eaten, the jolly man in red could surely use a break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Our View: Wave the No. 1 ranking

The Siesta Key Village Association and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce want banners to be flying from both approaches to the island, loudly proclaiming that drivers are entering the home of the best beach in the nation. Rightly so. Everyone should be proud that we have such a jewel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • November 21, 2019
Grape Expectations

An East County vineyard is making its mark in the Florida wine scene and invites tourists and locals alike to share the fruit of its labor.

  • LWR Life
Whether it's premiering Tony Award-winning productions in London and New York, donating to Asolo Repertory Theatre or attending a community theater production, Bob and Beverly Bartner have always been supporters of the arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Producers

Asolo Repertory Theatre board members and Sarasota residents Bob and Beverly Bartner have produced so many Tony award-winning productions, they can't remember which shows received what awards.

  • Arts + Culture
The shoreline of Beer Can Island is beset with erosion problems. According to experts, he two sand-saving groins constructed near North Shore Road in 2015 are not enough.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Town Commission will soon consider options to stabilize the shoreline at the North End

Options for Greer Island will be explored using a budget transfer of nearly $400,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A home on Sanderling Road sold for $5.5 million last month, becoming the top sale in Sarasota County in 2015. File photo
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta real estate numbers: Back to reality

Median and average sales prices of Siesta Key properties fell in the first quarter, signaling a decreasingly volatile real estate market on the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flynn Finner, with his wife, Barbara Finner, carries his shofar, which he blows to celebrate how God has healed him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Manatee County couple shares their story of faith

Husband's 37 years of alcoholism ends after having a dream.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 23, 2018
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rep. Margaret Good, D- Sarasota, addresses attendees of the water quality summit beside fellow state representatives.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
State representatives reflect on larger legislative picture at water quality summit

State representatives attended the June 5 Sarasota County Water Quality Summit to update attendees on state policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Caragiulo's brings breakfast to its bar

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, Caragiulo's began offering a coffee and continental breakfast service

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A mud stork stays close to the shore and the nature trail on Monday, Jan. 20, at Joan M. Durante Community Park.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Moving at the Community Park

Take advantage of this beautiful weather at one of the community parks on Longboat Key! Between the nature trails and expansive playgrounds, the park is a welcoming place for the whole family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
Administrator recommends maintaining millage rate

The county's roughly $520 million proposed budget provides funding for public radio system improvements.

  • East County
  • News
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • May 2, 2012
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too

The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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