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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Our View

The ugly perils of taxation

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hunter Reed enters the state tournament "confidently anxious."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
Don't wrestle with decision to attend state finals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Jewfish Key home for sale

The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Shay, Siesta Key Association president, and Walt Olson with the Siesta Key Condominium Council talk with FDOT representatives about the possible roundabout.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 11, 2015
FDOT holds public workshop on potential Siesta Key roundabout

FDOT has presented the same information at two Siesta Key Association meetings in February and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alex Walters

Alex Walters, 17, got into skateboarding when he was 9 years old and has been addicted ever since.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This week's video showcases Mitchell McKnight, Circus Sarasota board chairman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
News Briefs

Mote seeks part-time residents for study; Town files amended Armstrong complaint; Commission approves ordinances; Commission approves budget transfer for bonuses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spanish Main Yacht Club aims to bury its overhead utility lines.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2016
Spanish Main explores private undergrounding

Rather than spend a combined $2.2 million over the next 30 years, one of Longboat Key’s oldest communities may bury its own utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
Comment: To golf or not to golf?

After having spent a weekend chasing Tiger Woods around The Players Championship last month, my husband casually mentioned the other day about wanting to take up golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said whatever ends up on the property must make sense from a financial standpoint — which means it must be something residents are interested in using.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner speaks out on property’s future

Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle says he doesn't know what will end up on his property, but he is laying the groundwork to unite supporters behind whatever plans develop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
A final salute: Missing In America Project gives veterans final honors

The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 9, 2015
Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium at Summer Cove on Siesta Key recently sold for $2,215,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key condominium sells for $2,215,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Azure on Palm won't open until spring 2017, but important work is starting even before construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Palm Avenue condo targets key movers

As a developer prepares to begin construction on the 16-unit Azure on Palm condominium building, distinguishing the project in a competitive market is a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Rainey
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 16, 2011
Crews contain sewer leak on Gulfstream Avenue

A city Public Works Department crew is repairing a forcemain break on Gulfstream Avenue that allowed sewer water to reach Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • May 12, 2015
Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ron Dewick, Jim Jordan, Gary Tungate and Steve Elridge played at last year's tournament.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2011
Deadline approaches for Longboat Key Invitational

The golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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