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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2020
Role models for their successors

BJ Bishop and Sherry Dominick begin their terms on Town Commission as Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair exit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
In Brief

P&Z member sees too many signs - Road paving almost complete - Town Commission approves settlement - Corrections - Meetings & Agendas

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city and Siesta Key residents have offered differing accounts of each side’s willingness to have a dialogue regarding the proposed Big Pass dredge.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Siesta Key residents await Big Pass ruling

As the city mobilizes for a Lido Key renourishment project, opponents are preparing to make the case the plans violate county regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Tom Stephens and Joseph Arnegger hope to capture the charm of Old Florida. Photo courtesy of Rich Schineller
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
'Old Florida' examines the power of nostalgia

With their group exhibition, Tim Jaeger, Joseph Arnegger and Tom Stephens capture the essence of Old Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
"Dancing Lessons" runs through Feb. 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancing Lessons'

Who's normal, anyway? Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons' considers the question in the current production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Tyson Green uses the self-loader truck to clean up trees on the Red Cross grounds in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 29, 2016
Red Cross receives Arbor Day gift

Green's Tree and Landscape Maintenance does charity work at Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Bob Bartolotta has denied allegations of impropriety.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
Bartolotta denies allegations of computer scrubbing

The city manager emphatically called the charge of computer scrubbing 'completely unfounded.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Neal's Central Park takes shape

Inspired by New York's Central Park, the future community is expected to open in July.

  • East County
  • News
The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

The tournament includes both veteran standouts and up-and-coming players.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Arizona Cardinals will spend this week practicing at IMG Academy in Bradenton before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2013
Cards stay in Sarasota to prep for Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals have extended their road trip at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Real Estate Reports

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; SAR reports September sales up 14% from last year; Sarasota investors buy two Twin Shores villa buildings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The gingerbread house created by Girls Inc. for the CYD competition included a marshmallow snowman, pretzel windows and a decorated rooftop with a chimney.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Youth prepare for gingerbread house decorating contest

Gumdrops, peppermints and icing - that's what tasty houses are made of! The third annual Community Youth Development Gingerbread Festival promises to sweeten up the area next week, when more than 125 gingerbread houses will be on display from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, in the Macy's wing of the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Manatee seeks new planning commissioner

Manatee County government will accept applications through June 26 for a recently vacated seat on Manatee County Planning Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Elisabeth Waters of Sarasota says routine exercise is "something you do, and you're proud that you're doing it and you still can do it."
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Elisabeth Waters remains a picture of health

When it comes to self improvement, consistency outweighs intent.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 1: Bridget Ziegler

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido Key Vacations, which operates large vacation rentals such as this one on Lido Key, has communicated with the city a desire to avoid extensive rules for registering its properties. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
City considers new rules for vacation rentals

Residents on the barrier islands are encouraging officials to move forward with regulations aimed at large rental properties in their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
  • News
The Bath & Racquet Club hoped to build 10 buildings, ranging in height from three to five stories, around the existing fitness center.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2020
Commission rejects Bath & Racquet Club plans

Although a proposed land use change drew support from a majority of the commission, a redevelopment plan for the fitness club won’t be moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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