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Jennifer Shafer found an old beer can at last year’s cleanup.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
Trash cleanup will be treasure for Sister Keys

According to Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, the Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup will likely draw around 80 volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Market is the only grocery store in the Village. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Siesta Market to close after more than three decades on the Key

Vince and Peter Messina are closing the Siesta Market after owning the popular Siesta grocery store since 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
Early conceptual renderings for the garage and "pad site" — pictured above — may change if a potential buyer renegotiates his terms. Rendering courtesy of Ian Black Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Monica Seles to get key to city

The former tennis champion will be honored at the next City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota's development review committee reviewed entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff's plans for 400 affordable housing units Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Last year's Grand Tasting
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 13, 2013
Tidbites

Put a fork in it; There's more to Fresh Start than meets the eye; James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour is back; and Quick bites.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior Jimmy Cascone won the 100-meter butterfly in 56.39 seconds.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
Mustangs win opening meet

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch swim teams dived into the season with high expectations Sept. 14. The host Mustangs won the season-opening meet, topping Braden River and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Miller makes patriotic push for Freedom Fest

Cannons Marina has $500 for the most patriotic business float at this year’s Fourth of July parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ned Rosenblatt, Brent Layman, Jake Stuart, Ronan Cowan and Tyler Oswald perform at Booker High School’s Death by Chocolate fundraising event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2012
Booker musicians reflect on Berklee jazz festival

This year, the Booker High School Jazz Combo took second place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker Frank Hopper posing with Chris Sancin by one of Hopper’s paintings.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 29, 2011
Designing Women's Salon Series lecture with Frank Hopper

Designing Women's monthly Salon Series lecture included guest speaker Frank Hopper, a local artist and painter in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rob and Jodi Caragiulo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 10, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Art of Food Festival; Braden River High School Homecoming Dance; Louis Cabot Exhibit; Bowls of Hope; St. Jude Trike-a-Thon; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering Architect Gary Hoyt was hired last year to design preliminary town center renderings for the public and area businesses to see.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Zoning for town center up next

The town is the new owner of 2.8 acres of land that sits in an area slated for a town center concept. The town is crafting an overlay district to entice such development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Kiwanians honor Key citizens, public servants

The Kiwanis Club honored key citizens and public servants Monday, Feb. 22, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beer Can Island is a popular spot for boaters, particularly during weekends.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2013
Lands End, Beer Can incidents draw complaints

Lands End residents feel that some fishermen and boaters are becoming increasingly aggressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hunter Reed
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sidelines

Ranch grappler undefeated; BRSC to hold holiday camp; LAC announces Open event; Goal propels Thunder to win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wish: That legislators embrace Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s “growth” agenda.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
CONA discusses proposed U.S. 41 roundabouts

Roundabouts at busy intersections along the U.S. 41 corridor could alleviate traffic and promote better safety and walkability, proponents say, and for some they can't come soon enough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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