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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
OUR VIEW | Change and hope

The election of Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie (surprise: two Democrats) to the Sarasota City Commission makes the statement voters no longer want the anti-everything status quo.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Shannon Snyder tendered his resignation to run for an open County Commission seat. Commissioners discussed the possibility of reappointing him following his forthcoming resignation.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2014
Commission balks at proposed Snyder appointment

A proposal to appoint Shannon Snyder to fill the commission seat from which he is resigning drew ire at tonight's City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-based J MAR Cleaning Services began cleaning Downtown Improvement DIstrict sidewalks this week. The crew is starting in Newtown and will begin pressure cleaning Main Street sidewalks this weekend.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
Districts demand increased levels of service

Both the Downtown Improvement District and St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District have plans to spend more for cleaning and landscaping services than the city can provide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
104 Beach Road. Photos courtesy of ReMax Tropical Sands.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 22, 2014
Three Things: Beach Living on Siesta Key

A place at the beach is everybody's favorite real estate fantasy. Here's a small selection of what they might find - three beach homes currently on the market that promise the fun informality and good times of a classic winter getaway.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota architect Gary Hoyt drew renderings for town center concepts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2013
ULI committee focuses on town center

Town staff is working with business owners on a town center concept, while also tackling ideas for Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 3-2 vote came after commissioners heard from more than a dozen merchants, most of whom said that the meters, which went into effect May 23, have negatively impacted their businesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 7, 2011
Commission hits the brakes on meters

About 460 downtown parking spaces got some change at Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission meeting - and it wasn't in the form of coins. The commission voted to bag parking meters until Oct. 1 to allow the city to gather input from downtown business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 18, 2017
The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Columbia Restaurant Group is paying homage to The Buccaneer Inn, which closed in 2001.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Longbeach condominiums is considering extending its seawall to protect the Periwinkle building. Gulf water is eroding the property near that building at high tide.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Town focuses on two sand structures

The town can't build a groin on Beer Can Island - and that's fine by town officials, who never wanted to build a third sand-holding structure in Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 15, 2016
Film review: 'Certain Women'

The power of the unspoken word permeates this cryptic trio of simply vignettes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
With an FDOT construction project set to begin Feb. 6 on Siesta Key, businesses and residents are optimistic there will be clear communication surrounding the road work.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Siesta lane closures cause confusion

As the state prepares for a road project along Siesta Drive, some preliminary construction led to issues for drivers using the north bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Bush II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota National Art Festival, which benefits the Rotary Club of Sarasota, moved to a new location this year: Hillview Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Street closure rules remain open to question

A March art festival in Southside Village that came as a surprise to many merchants is drawing more attention to the city’s oft-discussed event regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services hopes shelter dogs will find a forever home with a veteran, because of adoption specials offered Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2015
Animal Services salutes veterans with free adoptions

Manatee County Animal Services is offering free dog and puppy adoptions to military men and women and local law enforcement, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • East County
  • News
Keely Pastor holding Ruby Pastor and from the front: Violet Pastor, Gigi Tuffile, Jewels Morgan, Emme Morgan, Emma Mancini and Lilly Mancini. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales updates you on social news in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
  • News
McKenzie Clark takes her batting stance at Blazers practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Christian sophomore owns the diamond

The softball player makes everything look easy as Pie.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actor Sam Rockwell answers audience members' questions. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Actor Sam Rockwell charms Sarasota with more than looks

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts the film actor.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 20, 2015
Do This: MASHterpieces

Do This: MASHterpieces

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2009
For 25 years, volunteer did things by the book

When the Longboat Library prepared for special events, its volunteers called on fellow helper Irene McCann.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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