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A group of planners is floating some major changes to the bayfront land around the Van Wezel as an effort to better gauge community desires.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Bayfront planners share preliminary site concepts

The Bay Sarasota has three early outlines for redeveloping city-owned bayfront land that include ambitious ideas — including a new building for the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mellie Fernandez, owner of Mellie's New York Deli & Eatery, brought a special guest to work, 1-year-old Gianna Fernandez, her youngest daughter.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2017
Mellie's deli brings a taste of New York to Bradenton.

New deli brings a taste of New York City to East County.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Lovebirds take a second shot at amour

Henry Denker's comedy, 'The Second Time Around,' tells the story of four adult children who go comically crazy when their widowed parents meet, fall in love and decide to 'shack up' -instead of getting married.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 23, 2009
Columbia Restaurant gains over-the-hill status

The original Columbia Restaurant, in Ybor City, was founded in 1905. It is the oldest restaurant in the state. Now the oldest restaurant in Sarasota, the St. Armands Circle location celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
Riverview football gets first playoff win since 2004

The Rams defeated Olympia 56-24 behind their trusty ground game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Chairman Lem Sharp, original executive director Gil Waters and current executive director Mary Dougherty-Slapp are proud their organization promotes its members doing business with members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Builders Xchange celebrates 60 years

For the last 60 years, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange has played a vital role in shaping development and policy in the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
Tahiti Park residents are worried about damage to the neighborhood tree canopy, but the city’s Tree Advisory Committee doesn’t know if issues there apply to the rest of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Tree committee dissects canopy road proposal

An advisory board is trying to balance protection for tree-lined streets with a desire to give more flexibility to private property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Babara Campo, Danielle Glaysher-Cobian and Nancy Goodheart Matthews are part of a group working with the city to help restore the mermaid fountain in Pineapple Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Pineapple Park fountain set for enhancements

The city is investing nearly $150,000 to restore the mermaid fountain at Pineapple Park — and that’s just the beginning of its plans to improve the downtown space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: March

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 18, 2018
Bruce Jordan talks the machinery of mirth and 'Murder for Two' at FST

Director Bruce Jordan enjoys life in the funny fast lane in “Murder for Two” at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, our preference is to devote this space to matters directly affecting the East County. Now and again, though, events beyond our region's interests are so alarming, bizarre or compelling they cannot be ignored.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2016
Critic's Holiday Film picks

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A shoal near big pass, between Siesta and Lido keys, where red tide blooms and possible minor fish kills have been reported.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 14, 2015
NOAA releases red tide alert

After several years of reprieve, Sarasota County experiences a red tide bloom on its beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-year-old Calen Brown, of Bradenton, puts the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2015
Braden River Branch Library decks the halls

The East County library hosted a Holiday Decorating Party Dec. 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Jack Daly to seek District 4 seat

The planning board vice chairman seeks the seat that outgoing Mayor Jim Brown will leave after serving six years next spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Salvation Army area commander Maj. Ethan Frizzell addresses the audience at Q Life's introductory event.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 4, 2015
Local organizations call for focus on homeless issues

A new initiative called Q Life, comprised of leaders of several prominent groups, is working to reshape the community conversation surrounding homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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