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Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2011
Cattle ranchers to watch government-owned land

Sarasota County is gauging the merits of a pilot program that gives ranchers the opportunity to let their cattle graze on government-owned property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor says his neighbors can wait for sand from a New Pass dredging project because they don't want to deal with noisy dump trucks clogging up the road to bring them sand.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
A Conversation with Irwin Pastor

Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor finishes his first term in office in March. Known as the quietest commissioner on the dais, Pastor says he prefers to hear all arguments before making a decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Jeremy Guerrero and Alison Prouty in "Penitents" by Jack Gilhooley was presented during the Starlite Players' July series.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 21, 2015
Starlite Players announce lineup of new shorts for fall season

Two sets of comedy shorts will run at the Starlite Room in Sept. and Oct.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Phill Younger, who changed his mind between first and second reading for the proposed neighborhood undergrounding project and now opposes it, said it’s “grossly unfair to the north end property owners.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Balance of power

A majority of votes in favor of an undergrounding project could force a minority to pay the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shawn Pettersen’s work for Spectrum II focuses on outer space as a hopeful frontier.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
Curation as Art: Spectrum II opens at Art Center Sarasota

Nathan Skiles curates the experimental exhibit as an exercise in isolated collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Area contractors, such as Sutter Roofing Company, contracted for the Sarasota County Courthouse roof-replacement project, report that a labor shortage in the construction industry could raise building prices and slow the pace of area growth.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
Labor shortfall threatens construction boom

An ongoing shortfall in skilled labor is limiting the pace of construction and driving up building costs - threatening the recovery of an industry showing renewed life after the Great Recession.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Arena Reboot

With full ownership of the hockey arena site, SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen said he will question everything as his company moves forward on the project.

  • East County
  • News
Gabrielle Ayala, 12, Carson Sandiford, 17, Tanner Bleck, 13, William Dugan, 14, Alexandra Burman, 13, Gabrielle Mengden, 12, Rachel Mengden, 15 and Michael Mengden, 15, participated in summer intensive classes on Monday. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
Scene & Heard

Gloria Musicae artistic director seeks singers for musical commemoration; Night of comedy to benefit homeless youth; Sarasota Ballet appoints new development director; Carreño Dance Festival kicks off with intense summer programs

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Pettingell ranks in WSJ and Real Trends Top 1,000; Mei, Rutstein of Signature Sotheby's join forces

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars

Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball recently announced its 8U All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Reading garden to honor teacher

A barbecue fundraising dinner to support a memorial garden for Jeanette McKinney will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Julie Rohr Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Clerk Trish Granger swears in Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2015
Duncan takes mayor's seat

Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans will lead the Longboat Key Town Commission after Monday’s statutory meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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