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The State Street Parking Garage is one of several downtown construction projects scheduled to wrap up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Downtown growth

Looking back just two years or so, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell couldn't help but laugh at the reputation the city had for being inhospitable to growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harold Ronson at Iwo Jima
  • By Harold Ronson | Contributor |
  • April 2, 2018
Longboat man returns to Iwo Jima

Long-awaited trip worth taking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SPD Deputy Chief Pat Robinson brings 15 years of experience with the department — and an even more extensive knowledge of the community — to his new position.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Conversation with Pat Robinson

The Sarasota Police Department's new deputy chief talks about his local roots, the evolution of the department and his relationship with the chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
"Gone Girl"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 24, 2014
Fall Film Preview

Target audiences change with the seasons. Thankfully, summer is behind us and more mature films are on the horizon. Paving the way for the Oscar nominations, the following films look as though they may be headed in the right direction.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
CDDs approve budget increases

The four Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors will be able to make changes to the 2009-2010 budget through their Aug. 20 board meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
Sarasota County Academic Olympians persevere

Six students from Sarasota County made it to the Division 1 semi-finals at the Florida Commissioner's Academic Challenge in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Suntide Island Beach Club brought in sandbags to enhance the dunes during Tropical Storm Colin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2016
Lido residents monitor sand erosion

After losing another chunk of sand following Tropical Storm Colin, Lido Key residents are anxious for a long-term solution to their shoreline woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Mauro measures butterscotch chips to add to his sundae.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 6, 2015
Phillippi students compete in Measurement Olympics

The students of Phillippi Shores Elementary International Baccalaureate School spent the Friday morning throwing paper planes, pouring water and tossing cotton balls for the 3rd annual Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics' Derrian Gobourne has been a Level 10 gymnast for the past three seasons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2015
Rising to the Top

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics’ Derrian Gobourne is one of the top Level 10 gymnasts in the nation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Holly Rizzo and William E. Masuck star in "Miss Saigon." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Miss Saigon'

More than 20 years since its Broadway debut, "Miss Saigon" remains emotionally affecting.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2014
City Commission steps back from Cultural Park plan

At a meeting tonight, Sarasota city commissioners voted to delay any action on the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan until the ownership of adjacent properties is settled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort & Fitness Club renovations were completed in 2009. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Colony Contenders: Arendee Colony

The Longboat Key-based company is one of four finalists for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour South may soon have a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy issuing tickets to speeders.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD explores speed enforcement options

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District is reaching out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about bringing deputies to issue tickets to speeders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Burks places Payne Park Village property on the market

A 9.5-acre parcel off School Avenue that won controversial approval for mixed-use development has gone on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Michaels runs the Sturgeon Aquaculture Program at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. The sprawling aquaculture park, where nine employees operate a caviar operation, opened in 1998. Photos by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2013
Caviar Dreams: Mote Marine Aquarium

Forget widgets. The manufacturing inside a rural aquaculture park in Sarasota County is all about potentially lucrative sturgeon egg harvesting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2014
New College Students put a twist on art observation

New College Students put a twist on art observation

  • Arts + Culture
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