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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
Cops Corner 08.26.10

Brick pavers were placed in the roadway, and lanes in both directions were blocked. Looks like beavers are taking lessons from the Three Little Pigs.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The FDOT is scheduled to present its roundabout recommendation in May.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
U.S. 41 roundabouts to be unveiled in May

Once built, two roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets are intended to slow traffic to 35 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately. And now this one: the Bergdahl for Taliban terrorists, which occurred in front of the backdrop of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Talk about mixed messages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nancy Taylor, Brandy Boyd and Judi Light create and sell their work at the new visual art oasis, simply titled The Cottage, in Nokomis.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 27, 2015
Creative Commune

Local artists band together to form a unique space that's more than a gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
"It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to create what the audience sees happen on stage," says Steven Lemke.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 10, 2010
Sound Buff

Steven Lemke has listened to more Sarasota Orchestra concerts than most die-hard classical music patrons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Voters meet Republican candidates

Political hopefuls representing 11 local and state political races attended a forum at the Bradenton Country Club July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
Our View: Disservice to taxpayers

Most everything legislators do is well intentioned. They get gold stars for that.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

  • Arts + Culture
“I wanted to show them a solution that won’t cost taxpayers any money,” Eric Robinson said. “It is technically possible.”
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 5, 2015
YouTube channel offers school board meetings online

Eric Robinson is uploading Sarasota County School Board recordings to his own channel for public viewing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Arbor Reserve opens pool, cabana; Insurance agency relocates; New model opens in The Concession; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • East County
  • News
Last year's chalk festival was 10 days. This year it will be six but will include additional street closures.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days

This year, the Sarasota Chalk Festival will run six days from Nov. 13 through Nov. 18 on Pineapple Avenue, spanning from Orange Avenue to First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2014
Business Briefs

$6.1 million sale is top Bird Key transaction since 2008; LaPensee expands to offer new-pool construction; Manatee County's property tax payment plan approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Moates spent time working in the Florida Legislature before taking his teaching post at Lakewood.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Batter Up

Lakewood Ranch baseball coach Robert Moates will run for a Manatee County School Board seat next year.

  • East County
  • News
Branham
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: Steve Branham

Steve Branham has lived on Longboat Key since 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacob Brodman credits his self-taught tailor skills for his survival at Auschwitz. He upholstered this loveseat in his Sarasota home. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 16, 2015
A Survivor’s Story

Jacob Brodman, Holocaust survivor, hasn’t forgotten 70 years later.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As Good As It Gets owner Doug Gourley says the city has been unresponsive to his inquiries regarding a wayfinding system on Palm Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2014
Palm Avenue businesses seek support from city

Some Palm Avenue merchants have expressed concerns about the business environment in the area, but the city believes activity is trending upward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dennis Blazey, of Lee Wetherington; Christine Spelman, of Coldwell Banker; and Peter Mason and Doug Whitehill, of Lee Wetherington
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Economic leaders forecast special destiny

A panel of Sarasota-Manatee economic leaders who spoke at a Manatee-Sarasota BIA Sales and Marketing Council event, dubbed 'Market Makers,' say the region must market itself as a global force.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
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