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  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
Key Chorale strikes a festive note with Charpentier holiday concert

The concert features works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French Baroque composer whose work, until recently, laid forgotten.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon and Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Murf Klauber's zest for life included his personal and professional endeavors

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The swimming pool separates the two wings of an elegant home in Lido Shores. Above, looking toward the living room. Photos by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 10, 2013
Home of the Month: Lido Luxe

Classic modern style by architect Jonathan Parks complements a historic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Crist OKs pipeline project

A natural-gas pipeline company will reimburse the town, up to a limit of $5 million, for beach-quality sand that sits on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
"This is something you can see and let loose," says Virginia Hughes, right. "Have a couple of martinis, get dressed up and make a whole night of it like people used to do (in the old days)."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 5, 2012
Highlights: Black Diamond Burlesque strips down the past two years

Black Diamond Burlesque started in about the same amount of time it takes a person to disrobe, assuming she doesn't have to fumble with a 100-hook corset.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
News Briefs

City agrees to sell parcel on Palm Avenue for hotel

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board will discuss if and where the county needs more schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2015
Does East County need more schools?

The Manatee County School District will discuss its financial outlook, the need for more schools

  • East County
  • News
Terry O'Hara says choosing the right club and making small adjustments to your stroke and shave several strokes off your score.
  • By Terry OHara |
  • July 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The Short Game

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips on improving your short game.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The project, slated for completion in October, will continue into the new year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Siesta seawall procures no quick completion

A city-county project to restore the Bay Island Park seawall has stalled due to death of the contractor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • May 25, 2016
Chapter 1: Trouble in Paradise

Protestors. Pot. A Peacock Killer. Can detective Jake Bass stop the Key's descent into mayhem?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 21, 2015
Manatee Technical College honors students

Manatee Technical College will induct 132 students into its honor society — a first for the school under its new name.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Kiwanis rolls the dice for Valentine's Day

This year's dinner dance will allow participants to test their luck, Las Vegas-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Silver-spun concrete poles, built to withstand winds of 145 mph, stand and lie on grass near the eastern entrance of The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The plans presented to both firefighters and general employees would allow vested employees to keep the benefits they've accrued and wouldn't affect retirees or employees who retire before the freeze date.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Town proposes pension freeze

The town manager presented proposals to firefighters and general employees that would freeze existing pension plans and transition them to 401(a) plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Coastal Resources Manager Laird Wreford said erosion losses ranged from anywhere between 20 and 60 feet along the Gulf Coast, but the award-winning sands of Siesta Key Public Beach remained.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Debby ravages shores of south Siesta

The tropical storm eroded nearly 30 feet of Turtle Beach, leaving 50% of sediment placed in 2008 during a $10 million nourishment project. Siesta Key public beach was spared.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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