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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 8, 2014
Bass Pro Shops to open on Fruitville Road

Bass Pro Shops to open on Fruitville Road

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 14, 2014
President expected to sign flood reform bill

The bill will provide relief for homeowners faced with expensive flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Daisy is not wearing her collar but is micro-chipped.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota family seeks help finding lost dog

Daisy is a dark brown-and-black Labrador mix with a white patch on her chest. She has been missing since Tuesday, March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Once again, Karin Murphy is meeting with neighborhoods to refine the forthcoming form-based code.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Neighborhood input shapes form-based code

The authors of a new citywide zoning code are attempting to tailor the regulations based on feedback from residents — which means a final product is still a long way away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Familiar face in a familiar place

Applebee's on University Parkway recently added a new fixture to its walls, after it underwent an indoor and outdoor remodeling.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Controlled chaos

Months of meetings and plans for mitigating traffic for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center will be tested Oct. 16 when shoppers converge on the site.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwomen Bert Minot, Ida Zito and Chris Sancin
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 5, 2013
Out to Lunch 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me' featuring Clint Hill

Out to Lunch 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me' featuring Clint Hill

  • Black Tie
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • June 28, 2012
Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Observers named top-three weeklies in Florida

The Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers were named the top-three weekly newspapers in the state in the Florida Press Association's 2010 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota city commissioners postponed a hiring freeze Tuesday at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 27, 2011
City postpones hiring freeze

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to postpone a potential hiring freeze until September so some crucial open positions can be filled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Our View: Tourism numbers tell tale

The most recent tourism numbers demonstrate more than ever the critical importance of focusing on beach health and appropriate parking and lodging facilities for tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Berger speaks at the 2011 "iconcept" fashion show.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 21, 2011
Scene & Heard

Art Center bids farewell to 'iconcept' whiz; Asolo Rep cleans out its costume closet; New addition opens at Ringling's Museum; Local author walks the red carpet at Emmys

  • Arts + Culture
Liebe Gamble, mom-to-be Nicole Kaney and Meghan Leiter. Photo courtesy of Kollene Carlson.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of showering; Designing debut; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2015
Al Purmont Insurance announces three new hires

Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant, two Commercial Lines Account Managers added.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2017
Columbia owners buy Harbour Square

Property is next to site of former Pattigeorge's Restaurant, which group already owns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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