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St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Storm drain repairs under way

Damaged storm drains in three Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club neighborhoods are being repaired. The repairs will cost more than $200,000.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission extended a contract with Waste Management six months while the town waits for bids for a new trash and recycling project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2013
Commission approves telecommunications changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nine-year-old Abby Hite has been competing in triathlons since she was 5 years old. (photo courtesy FinisherPix L.L.C.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Only 9, Braden River Elementary student already a triple threat

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

  • Arts + Culture
"Inception." Image source; Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2018
Binge Blog: Sweet dreams are made of this

"Inception," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cillian Murphy, and "American Vandal," starring Jimmy Tatro, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ed Hunzeker has been the Manatee County administrator since 2006. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2017
Manatee Commission extends administrator's contract

Ed Hunzeker will stay on as Manatee County's top manager for another year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A photo showing about 1/3 of a typical Volpe family "mountain of gifts"
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2015
Holiday gifts and gaffes

Embarrassing and heart-warming stories from residents are the gifts that keep on giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

DSA announces officers for 2011-2012

  • Sarasota
  • News
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy The San Francisco Examiner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 24, 2018
Extraordinary performances make 'Leave No Trace' a powerful must-see film

Debra Granik's extraordinary film, "Leave No Trace," follows a familial tale of inevitability.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
James Miller said despite having bad luck with the weather and COVID-19 during the past two seasons, he will continue improvements at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Virus cuts out chunk of season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota polo club members committed to improvements despite lost revenue from COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
Town Hall will host this month's meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2016
FDOT presents interchange improvements to MPO

Town Hall's Anne Ross also will be appointed to an advisory council.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Hartill The Rev. Bruce Porter stands in the sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, which was completed in 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Porter has final word at Christ Church pulpit

The Rev. Bruce Porter preached his final sermon Dec. 28, after leading the congregation for more than seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another discussion on the town's in-house dispatchers is expected to occur today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2015
Commission tackles two meetings today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss town center planning efforts today at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 29, 2014
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman guides you to the best events to attend in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 26, 2018
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