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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Association smooths over Circle event

The Circle Association is launching a "Save Smooth Jazz" campaign, which will aim to generate sponsors and contributions for the concerts, which draw as many as 4,000 people to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Along Ringling Boulevard, construction on Sansara has begun in earnest as work on One Palm is wrapping up.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
City officials work to coordinate construction congestion

As Sarasota goes through a period of increased growth, how does city staff manage the scope and staging of the rising number of construction projects in a tight space?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Middle hitter Madison Jaco has been playing on Braden River’s varsity volleyball team since she was a sophomore.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Volleyball: Court General

Senior Madison Jaco has spent the past two years developing into one of the vocal leaders for the Lady Pirates team.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2015
Picture of Health with Abby Toole-Plummer

Athletics has played a pivotal role in Abby Toole-Plummer’s life for as long as she can remember.

  • Health
Mary and Jamie Uihlein credit MD Anderson for saving Jamie's life six years ago. The East County couple now want to raise funds for the center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Uihlein family swings for MD Anderson

The Polo Under the Palms fundraiser for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston featured the highest-rated Sarasota Polo Club match to date.

  • East County
  • News
School Board members, County Commissioners, City Commissioners and SMA Board of Directors used gold shovels for the groundbreaking.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 22, 2014
SMA holds groundbreaking ceremony for SMA Prep

The middle school will serve sixth-, seventh-and eighth-grade students and offer the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Riverview High will rock you!

Have a love for Freddie Mercury?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 825 Tropical Circle recently sold for $3,925,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 3, 2017
Tropical Circle home sells for $3,925,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch HOA upholds yard fine

Summerfield's Joani Ellis hoped the HOA would drop a $1,600 fine against her for having too many yard decorations.

  • East County
  • News
Girls are learning the value of philanthropy during the 30-day Match Challenge at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 18, 2013
Girls Inc. in the midst of $150,000 matching campaign

A small group of donors have pledged $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County if the girls can match the funds in their micro society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan and Josh Braunstein at the Wounded Warrior Project ride Feb. 13, in St. Petersburg.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 24, 2016
Fit couple share admirably active lifestyle

Longboat Harbour residents Josh and Susan Braunstein fit physical activity into their daily routines.

  • Health
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber wades into Big Pass dredge debate

The chamber joined a growing chorus on the Key that is pushing back against mining Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan McManis
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. names new director of golf

Bryan McManis took over as the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new director of golf April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ciccio Restaurant Group is also building a Daily Eats and a Fresh Kitchen in St. Petersburg.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2015
New restaurants bound for East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group is opening a Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen across from the Mall at UTC by the end of 2015.

  • East County
  • News
Rob and Jodi Caragiulo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 10, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Art of Food Festival; Braden River High School Homecoming Dance; Louis Cabot Exhibit; Bowls of Hope; St. Jude Trike-a-Thon; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Cops corner

Dec. 7 Unusual campaign strategy 11:15 a.m. - 7300 block of South Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Incident. A political party volunteer reported a man walked into the party headquarters and rambled about bad "guys," the Bible and Benjamin Netanyahu bringing guns to The White House. The man called himself Christ and called President Obama the anti-Christ. During the conversation, the employee determined that the real reason for the man's visit was to inquire about running for office.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Key shopping centers welcome new businesses

With St. Armands Circle directly to the south of Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria businesses to the north, some might think Longboat isn’t a good spot to shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Dismantle Citizens? Go for it!

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, according to Florida's daily newspapers, wants to phase out Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the taxpayer/state-owned and largest property insurance company in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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