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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 28, 2016
Another test on housing

The Sarasota City Commission is expected to vote Monday on Harvey Vengroff’s affordable apartment project. An independent study sees it as a national model.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dorothy Robinson works on "Bone-Jangles," which glows in the dark.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 19, 2011
Neighbors: common threads

The Sarasota chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America welcomes any crafter who uses a needle with an eye to make her creations, but for club members, it would be 'unseamly' to use anything else.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1415 Westway Drive is listed at $8.5 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

  • Arts + Culture
Late this month, this wrought-iron fence design is expected to replace a damaged wooden fence on Ocean Boulevard at Treasure Boat Way. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
New iron fence design wins approval

Before Halloween, county officials plan to replace a damaged wooden fence along Ocean Boulevard by the Treasure Boat Way intersection.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2012
Deputies arrest Siesta burglary suspects

Two men allegedly broke into a vehicle on Siesta Key and used stolen credit cards to buy an iPad.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to analyze the feasibility of converting the Salvation Army into a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2015
Rosemary seeks voice in homeless plans

While Sarasota County revives talk of a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, stakeholders in the most affected neighborhood feel left out of the conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Richardson of the Town of Longboat Key has been overseeing the $3.5 million Bayfront Park project. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 22, 2016
Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park nearly complete

The long-awaited Bayfront Park upgrades are right on schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Townhouses planned for downtown Sarasota

The Q, a 40-townhouse project on Ringling Boulevard set to open this summer, seeks to take advantage of a housing market dominated by condominiums.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norma Roembke, Sen. Nancy Detert and Linda Long. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 26, 2013
Tiger Bay panelists discuss Florida's economic future

A panel discussed topics ranging from the Panama Canal to water management but focused on retaining young professionals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputies say Jason McMahon stole $8,500 worth of bird statues from at least three homes on Siesta Key and Prestancia.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 25, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrests bronze statue thief

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jason McMahon, 40, for stealing bronze lawn statues and selling them for cash.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Napier's dog needs a home

Shylah, this 9-month-old brown brindle spayed female, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jerry Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners reached consensus to establish a committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to a portion of the island’s beaches and report back to the commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

Dogs could be a step closer to their day at the beach following a commission workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Top fundraiser Scott Anderson receives well deserved applause. Peter Acker.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 26, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

They could have danced all night; Police tape and life jackets; Tidbits; Pink, pinker, pinkest; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Online access to city leaders' e-mails used to be reserved for members of the media.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2011
Public given access to city leaders' e-mail

Citizens can get insight into commissioners' and charter officials' thoughts by reading their public e-mails.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Married couple and fellow artists Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares spend their artistic free time in their cozy studio space in the Burns Court neighborhood.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 19, 2015
Studio Space: Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares

The two illustration graduates from Ringling College returned to Sarasota to expand not only their work but also impart tips and skills to the next generation of Ringling students.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brunettes are back and onmessage. (Photo Credit: Cliff Roles)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

  • Black Tie
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Firefly Gala's front row frenzy; Madcap madder than ever; Tidbits and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 22, 2012
Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

Special Events: Mutually Agreeable?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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