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Courtesy photo El Adobe will close Saturday after spending more than 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2010
Group conditionally opposes parking meters

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance objects to metering downtown until the city develops a comprehensive parking policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Longboat lull: the final days of August

The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2018
Land swap a go in Lakewood Ranch

School District, SMR move forward with deal.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 25, 2013
TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The acre of land currently houses parking for the Sarasota County Courthouse and clerk’s office.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Developer pitches Main Street hotel

County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key has caused controversy between Lido and Siesta Key residents, but barrier island residents will have to wait 30 more days to find out whether or not permits will be issued.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 6, 2016
FDEP delays Big Pass decision

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has extended its deadline to issue permits for the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kim Kern and Steve Sweney, founders of Consider It Done, will check off your to-do list.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Consider It Done

Consider It Done founders Steve Sweney and Kim Kern will do just about anything.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2015
TWIS Asks: Nick Morgulis, director of 'Paradise, Fl'

TWIS Asks: Nick Morgulis, director of 'Paradise, Fl'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
Little league squads enjoy major league treatment

Manatee Navy withheld Manatee Orange's seventh-inning rally to preserve a 10-9 victory April 18 at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 23, 2019
Longboat KeyGarden Club spruces up Public Works landscape

Thirty volunteers gathered on the morning of Feb. 23 to scatter almost 400 plants on the Public Works property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Larry Elgart remembered for his love of swing music

The composer and bandleader recorded "Bandstand Boogie," which was used as the theme song for "American Bandstand."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peachtree Hotel Group is proposing the 93-room, four-story hotel on about 2.4 acres in the 6100 block of South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 17, 2017
Density a problem for new hotel proposed on South Tamiami Trail

The developer can either get a special exception to increase the density, or buy more land to get the number of rooms it's hoping for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2022
Bayou Circle home sells for $3.5 million

A Bay Isles home on Bayou Circle tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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