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The city code has long prohibited signs advertising businesses from the public right of way, but enforcement has been lax in the past. The new regulations attempt to create a system that permits the promotion of stores and restaurants.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City tests new downtown sign regulations

To allow merchants to post signs advertising their businesses on the sidewalk, the city is adopting a policy that will permit all citizens to post messages in the right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota resident takes baby steps toward fitness

At a crossroad in her life, Ashley Murphy decided to shake things up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2012
Lady Mustangs win third consecutive district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Annual Creators & Collectors Art Tour

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota hosts its annual tour to artist's studios around Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Culture
"For all the craziness of it, there is a lot to be said for it" McNees said about the tough job of running a city.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
McNees to start as city manager of Melbourne

Mike McNees was city manager in Sarasota from 2001 to 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 16, 2010
Commission OKs bayfront connectivity plan

The overall plan calls for six roundabouts on U.S. 41 from 14th Street to Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Polo players go medieval!

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - The Sarasota Polo Club already is home to the Sport of Kings. Soon, it will become the home to the Sport of Knights as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Support beams will hold the walls of the building in place until support beams and the roof are installed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 16, 2014
Market Watch

A currency crash and the effect on investments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Area Transit is considering installing 15 shelters at bus stops throughout the county, including one at the stop in St. Armands Circle on John Ringling Boulevard and South Adams Drive.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 18, 2014
St. Armands Circle requesting a bus stop shelter

Diana Corrigan, the executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, said tourists and employees using the stop are unprotected from the elements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Districts partner for water solution

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2 and 6 will collaborate for a utilities turnover.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub employees were allowed back into the restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2015
Mar Vista restaurant reports smoke incident

A report of smoke and a possible fire at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub turned out to be an issue with an air handler.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At 100 years old, Jessie Dunn is happy with her life and wouldn’t change anything.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Century mark: Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the loss of three husbands. The 100-year-old former Siesta Key resident knows that life is a gift.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 18, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 18, 2015

New eatery opens in Siesta Key Village; Wawa continue push into Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
Injury sidelines senior standout

Trisha Zuknick broke the thumb on her pitching hand during the Pirates' win over Venice March 17. Zuknick hopes to return to the lineup April 13 for the Braden River's senior night.

  • East County
  • Sports
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