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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
Our View

At last, a good decision; Our Obsession with Inflation: What Others are Saying about Dollar, Gold

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
An estimated 700 meals were prepared for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Rotary Club cooks up Pioneer Picnic tradition

Swamp cabbage takes center stage at the club's 41st annual picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Incoming Cardinal Mooney senior, Teagan Nickols, has volunteered at Miracle League of Manasota every Saturday since she was a freshman. She and her father, Pete, enjoy seeing how happy the organization makes the children.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 4, 2014
The Good News: Teagan Nickols and Pete Nickols

Father-and-daughter volunteer team helps level the playing field at Miracle League of Manasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
City scraps planned Circle events committee

The city will hold a workshop next year to gather input on how to refine its new policy managing St. Armands special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Principal Financial Group

10 or Fewer Employees -- Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Two diverse Indian cuisines liven the palate

Aficionados of Indian food suddenly have increased restaurant options. Virtually next door to long-established Chutney's on Hillview Street is Gateway to India. And settling into the space of the erstwhile Canvas Cafe is Daawat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership

Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marnie Matarese |
  • October 21, 2009
My View

'You’ll Never Eat Lunch in this Town Again!'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sydney Ashley and her family adopted their dog, Ky-Man, from the Sarasota County Humane Society. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Sixth-grader gives cash to Lakewood Ranch rescue

Sydney Ashley bought toys for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch using $130 she received for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Wilson, who has served as the hospital’s CEO since 2008, resigned May 6
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Hospital seeks new CEO

Jim Wilson no longer is serving as Lakewood Ranch Medical's CEO.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 13, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership

Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner prepares to ring a bell to adjourn the organization’s meeting yesterday
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Options scarce for stinky seaweed

Tropical Storm Debby forced piles of seaweed onto the shores of Siesta beach and damaged turtle nest markers, complicating cleanup efforts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The location of the Longboat Key Arts, Culture and Education Center is proposed to be built between Longboat’s Publix and the town’s public tennis center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
The missing piece

It’s exciting to envision a new arts, culture and education center as the centerpiece of a town center. Go for it. The $10 million question, of course, is the $10 million and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
News Briefs

2011 a banner year for two sea turtle species; Landfill closure, beach park work contracts OK'd

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The informal meeting provided commissioners with the opportunity to discuss pressing topics even if no action needed to be taken.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 27, 2015
Commission hopes to rekindle affordable housing talks

At an informal meeting of the City Commission Tuesday, board members broached a number of big picture issues, including the need for more affordable housing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
Colony deal: No sure bet

For Unicorp and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to close on the proposed sale, Unicorp must clear high hurdles: the town, Colony neighbors and LBK voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 16, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Connection

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Jeanne Corcoran is using her Las Vegas clout and local perks to lure blockbuster movie productions to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The town wants to make sure its beach plan, which requires renourishment every six to eight years, is still appropriate.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2011
Longboat commission schedules beach meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review its beach plan and a Bayfront Park concept plan this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2014
Laurel Park aims to address nuisance properties

People in Laurel Park are looking for a more effective way to address and resolve recurring issues with residents involved in illicit activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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