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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Mar Vista hearing stalled again

A hearing for a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub site-plan exception request was postponed after a Longbeach Village resident raised an objection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 20, 2019
Black tie is rolling out a new social app

Seal steals the show, Judi Gallagher rocks the runway and Emily Walsh brings back an iconic dress.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Former Monty's Pizza owner tumbles into top sales position

River Club resident Randy Montgomery became the national sales manager for Venice-based Tervis Tumbler in February 2008.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
'Fight the good fight'

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis received direction to spend up to $25,000 to hire a consultant to combat Sarasota's plans to construct five roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Salt & Light launches weekly radio program

The new Saturday broadcast will expand the organization's reach and help educate the public weekly about local social, economic and spiritual issues.

  • East County
  • News
The 20-acre water park is proposed for the northeast corner of Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Water park proposal now public record

A request to redact documents was denied.

  • East County
  • News
Crews completed the microtunnel phases of the Lift Station 87 project last month.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to pedestrians

The bridge will reopen to traffic by July 14, the city announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Bensel and Renée Fleming at the Van Wezel Foundation “After Party” in the Founders’ Room. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 3, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.04.16

Renee Fleming wants to come back to Sarasota, Jean Weidner Goldstein is honored at Friends of the Ballet Luncheon, tidbits and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Our view

The road to revitalization; Good news for the Colony; Mayoral discomfort; The few, the proud - a personal note

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
T.J. Cochran
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Pine View student shoots for the stars with fashion

Pine View student welcomes NASA scientists in his astronaut best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sergei Dogadin
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

SKVA meeting wrap-up; Sarasota City Commission meeting wrap-up

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six-year-old Sam Robbins smiles for a free hot dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Party for the Park

The Freedom Elementary staff made some changes to their annual event - switching the name and location this year. What will now be called Party for the Park took place Dec. 18 at the school's campus, where students and their families came together for free food, toys, books and a good time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 6 Recap

The crew goes to the Bahamas, Kelsey and Alex flirt and Juliette throws some serious shade.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2016
Pride in the Park

Each year, the Harvey Milk Festival brings in a new batch of up-and-coming musicians. Meet this year's lineup:

  • Arts + Culture
A former student of ODA's lower school in Siesta Key, Rosen Hill is now a concert soloist who has appeared in a range of Broadway shows.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Rosena Hill performs at ODA

A former student of the Out-of-Door Academy, the concert soloist performed for high schoolers at the East County campus.

  • East County
  • News
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