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The Sarasota Garden Club hosts Gardens in Paradise foe the seventh year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
See Sarasota's tropical side at Gardens in Paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club will host its seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At a site near 12th Street and Orange Avenue, crews are grinding down storm debris for disposal. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2017
City concludes post-Irma debris collection

The city has reinstated its regular residential yard waste rules after collecting more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lifelong animal lover Cee Edmundson with friend Dora Walter's dog, Jake
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Cee Edmundson led with courage, commitment

Cee Edmundson, of Longboat Key, died March 31. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 11-13.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 23, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.23.16

Longboat Key Cops Corner for Nov. 11-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Unit 204 of Aria Longboat Key has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,032 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2021
Aria condo sells for $5.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Connie McManus is proud of her painting of a sailboat.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2015
St. Boniface displays talents with Watercolor Showcase

Following the 10 a.m. service at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, members gathered to admire and purchase completed paintings from the Watercolor group Sunday, June 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Our View: R.I.P PIC

Directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee decided to dissolve the 27-year-old organization last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday'   s workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Ley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
OUR VIEW: The lesson from Ley

In the totality of his tenure, you can easily argue Jim Ley performed well as Sarasota County administrator. So his resignation last week - or to be more precise, the circumstances that led to his departure - should not forever or indelibly blemish his 14-year record.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city will discuss ballot language for the referendum at its first meeting in June.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
City selects election date transition plan

If voters approve a referendum to move city elections to August and November, sitting commissioners will get an extra 18 months added to their terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warren Roberts, a retired professor, walks the beach every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Warren Roberts walks through challenges

In 2013, Roberts was hit by a bus while riding his bike. Then, two years ago he had a stroke. Despite these setbacks, he continues to stay active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender Principal David Siegal said he expects Unicorp to be awarded the winning auction whenever it occurs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 9, 2014
Colony auction postponed

Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall has entered into a contract with a bankruptcy trustee to purchase the resort's bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kali Plattner taps a ball over the net.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
First-year Cougars beach volleyball team has designs on winning rapidly

The sport differs from indoor volleyball in both rules and culture.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The quickest way to revitalize a resort that has sat abandoned since 2009, Colony officials say, is to reach a settlement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 26, 2012
Colony judge enters orders

A U.S. Bankruptcy judge entered final orders Wednesday in a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case that's expected to be appealed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Phelps, chef and owner of Indigenous restaurant, started Trash Fish Dinner three years ago to promote sustainable eating.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
Angling for Change: Trash Fish Dinner's eco-impact

In its third year, Trash Fish Dinner continues to elevate Sarasota’s sustainable seafood scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida House — District 74: Julio Gonzalez

Gonzalez will face Manny Lopez in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 17, 2012
Ready, Set, Action, Opening Night at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival

Ready, Set, Action, Opening Night at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lt. Robert Andrews with the Crime Prevention Unit of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office gives an education presentation to residents. The Crime Prevention Unit will host a webinar on COVID-19 scams. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Free webinar deals with COVID-19 scams

The webinar will teach residents tips on how to avoid scams.

  • East County
  • News
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