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The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2014
County Commission to consider shoreline construction

Sarasota County commissioners during a public hearing Wednesday, will review plans to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Vietnam veteran Jim Kyle joined the U.S. Marines after his best friend was killed in action. His story is now onstage in “The Remnant.”  Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 24, 2017
A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

  • Arts + Culture
The building formerly occupied by Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza is located at 545 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2012
Commission to discuss site plan for Rooks property

W. Howard Rooks is seeking approval of a site plan that would allow him to maintain the existing building formerly occupied by Mattison's.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Library embarks on 60th chapter

In 1957, a group of women opened a library at a local storefront with 1,200 books. Today, the library has a new location and 6,000 books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County staff closed the municipal lot in Siesta Village for restriping earlier this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 9, 2012
Meters among options for Village lot

Sarasota County staff presented County commissioners with four new ways to pay off $344,000 of debt left from building the parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Educators, businesses form bonds that should help growth in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event discusses the 'State of Talent' in the area.

  • East County
  • News
William Ball poses in his studio on Lido Key. His work will be displayed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Wood Street Studio, 1490 20th St., in Sarasota.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: William Ball IV

William Ball lost his mother, Jill, to cancer five years ago. As she battled her illness, she displayed stoicism, a characteristic that remained in his memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aesthetician Monee Arpin of L. Spa
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 14, 2012
The basics of skin fitness - from the experts

Ask a Sarasota beauty about her skin, and she's likely to mention her aesthetician. One local favorite is Monee Arpin, who recently relocated from Main Street to L. Spa on South Pineapple Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino has 33 years of law-enforcement experience. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Rubino promoted to deputy police chief

The town's new deputy chief hopes to create an unpaid unit of certified reserve police officers who could help the department and combat senior scams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
We recommend Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde for Sarasota City Council.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
A case for Brody and Hyde

It’s all about their vision. One candidate’s is a negative: STOP!, exactly what it says. The other two look forward.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Police Department released this mug shot of Brian Wilson, taken following his DUI arrest in Hendry County, Fla.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota man arrested for murder in girlfriend’s death

Sarasota police have charged Brian Wilson with murder following the death of his girlfriend, which authorities allege he attempted to cover up as a suicide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Annie Thornhill and Regina Morris will run their first and only 50-mile ultramarathon this weekend.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Ranch runners step up for first ultramarathon

Lakewood Ranch residents Regina Morris and Annie Thornhill will compete in the North Face Endurance Challenge Sept. 17 in Wisconsin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
State Representative Dr. Julio Gonzales demonstrates use of the auto-injector while Lisa Brandy and Sheriff Knight look on.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota County deputies receive tool to combat heroin deaths

A small device, similar to en EpiPen, will allow officers to safely administer a drug that has been used in ERs for years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 875 Siesta Key Circle recently sold for $2.05 million. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,423 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 10, 2018
Siesta Beach home sells for $2.05 million

Siesta Beach real estate on Siesta Key in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Retired Capt. Paul Sutton began his career with the Sarasota Police Department in 1984.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 16, 2013
The great communicator: Capt. Paul Sutton

Retired Capt. Paul Sutton devoted his 29-year career with the Sarasota Police Department to the golden rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
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