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Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the down-town CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Will the downtown Sarasota CRA survive?

City officials are intent on extending Sarasota's downtown community redevelopment area. The county's interest remains a question mark. What will the city do to sway its governmental counterpart?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
The Concession to host Big Ten Match Play Championship

The Concession Golf Club will host the 2013 Big Ten Match Play Championship Feb. 8 to Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,732 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2012
Siesta Manor home tops week's sales at $640,000

A home in Siesta Manor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Burden, Sarasota, sold his home at 391 Avenida Madera to Kenneth Ellingson Jr. and Kathleen Ellingson, trustees, of Downers Grove, Ill., for $640,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 28, 2015
Top Story — August: East County rescue receives former fight dog

The 1.5-year old mixed breed was found covered in bites and filed-down teeth.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Guay, 13, paints a bench by the basketball court. His design incorporated a player spinning a basketball. Kyle won honorable mention and a $25 gift card to Michaels for art supplies.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 6, 2013
SSAS and neighbors revamp park benches

Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association and Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences join forces to enliven the benches in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tanya Waxler

River Club resident Tanya Waxler, a Realtor, simply loves to cook. Her son, Levi, now is on a high-fiber diet, so Waxler has found a creative and tasty way to make meatloaf healthier.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "Antigone" runs from April 8 through April 27.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
One neighbor had to create a makeshift curb to prevent landscaping from washing into the street during a rainstorm.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
County leaders revive conference center discussion

Sarasota County commissioners went on the record in support of a mid-­sized conference center this month, while a group of business leaders begin building back private sector support for such a venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch this month celebrated its 10th anniversary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
News Briefs 05.05.11

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club turns 10; Students sweep TSA competition; Woman killed in car accident; Book clubs can win visit with author; Adviser announces grand opening; and Community Fund donates $105,000.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed sites for new wayfinding signs include Palm Avenue and Main Street and the Five Points roundabout. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Downtown businesses pursue wayfinding

A Palm Avenue merchant wants signs to direct downtown pedestrians to businesses off of Main Street, but similar efforts have historically hit a roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Pentathlon: a greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
Last year’s Oscar nominee, James Franco (“127 Hours”), stars as Will Rodman, a neurogeneticist who’s involved in creating a drug to eradicate Alzheimer’s disease. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 10, 2011
Film Review: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

If animal abuse tears at your heartstrings, you better skip 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' Although the apes are not living creatures, the film's astounding effectiveness at portraying them as such can be difficult to watch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Ranch Jam — Face the music

Ranch Jam LLC collectively owes vendors more than $100,000 after an unsuccessful event in March. No payments are expected to be sent anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
John Goreham, an eight-year veteran of Sarasota County Mosquito Management, uses a variety of techniques to control the mosquito threat, including pesticides, a local species of fish that eats mosquito larvae and sentinel chickens.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 1, 2013
Mosquito Management battles increased threat

With mosquito populations on the rise this summer, the department works to keep the disease-carrying insects at bay and educate the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Let's dissect Obamacare

Let's dissect Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 6012 Lorraine Road recently sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2018
Lorraine Road home tops sales at $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Patterson scores two TDs in win; Mustangs boys golf finishes second; ODA volleyball tops St. Stephen's; ODA names new baseball coach

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 31, 2015
Film Review: 'Aloha'

Film Review: 'Aloha'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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