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The mosaic in the home's foyer was designed to create the movement and light that Mary Williams envisioned.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 5, 2014
Mosaic masterpiece

The attention to detail in Stanley and Mary Williams' home on Bay Point Drive is indisputable, and the tile work provides the perfect example.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 4, 2012
A Hipster's Guide to Urban Watersheds

A Hipster's Guide to Urban Watersheds

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
New board Chairman Larry Bustle says Betsy Benac and Vanessa Baugh, both elected in November, have brought less bickering and political plays and more harmonious cooperation between commissioners.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Government

It might take a simple smile to address complex issues such as economic growth, diversifying the tax base and distributing the budget in a county starving for new revenues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 20, 2016
County to consider $500,000 in Longboat grants

The West Coast Inland Navigation District is slated to provide the town of Longboat Key nearly $500,000 in funding for waterway projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 8, 2010
My View: The Dream Crushers

My View: The Dream Crushers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kay Rowland
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2010
Man on the street: Black Friday

We asked Longboaters whether they were planning on braving the crowds to shop on Black Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John LeJeune, of GHD, inspects for mold at Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Mold inspection begins at Lakewood Ranch High

Inspector should release results before end of October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2014
In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

  • Arts + Culture
Chief DiPino picks out a teddy bear to ride along in her patrol car.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 4, 2014
SPD accepts 200 bears to distribute to children

At least 200 teddy bears were donated to the Sarasota Police Department from the Tiny Hands Foundation of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Riverview High boys cross-country team captured its first regional championship at the Class 4A-Region 2 meet Nov. 2, in North Port.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers finish fourth at state meet; Former Southeast star to offer training; Lady Blazers fall in regional quarterfinals; i9 registration is underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three months after the accident, friends and family of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran continue to place flowers and other memorabilia at the site where they died.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2015
CDD makes plans for crash site

CDD 1 supervisors hope to alleviate safety concerns by creating a new memorial location.

  • East County
  • News
Students have been evacuated and accounted for at Southside Elementary, which was the target of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Sarasota Police Department)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 14, 2015
UPDATE: 'All clear' after bomb threat at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary School was evacuated following a bomb threat this afternoon.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A 3,000-sqaure-foot canopy of slats floats above the house, pool and patio of the Umbrella House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2018
Sarasota Architectural Foundation starts public tours of Umbrella House

Sarasota Architectural Foundation now offers an inside look into one of Sarasota’s most celebrated homes: the Umbrella House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Firefighters change their minds

Firefighter Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said the forensic analysis his pension board approved last month was not what the firefighters wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Quarterback Chad Rex scores one of his five rushing touchdowns on the night.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Running Wild: Chad Rex

Quarterback Chad Rex accounted for six touchdowns in leading Lakewood Ranch to a 55-34 victory over Southeast Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Patrick Smith sells gerbera daisies.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 38th Annual Plant and Flower Show

The 38th Annual Plant and Flower Show took place at Selby Garden Saturday and Sunday Feb, 23 and 24 to show off beautiful plants and give the community an opportunity to purchase some. About 3,000 people attended the show with about 40 vendors and 100 volunteers. 'Its an opportunity for members and guests to buy plants and have them all in one spot,' said volunteer coordinator Phyllis Kirtley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • October 5, 2010
Pirates pound Bulldogs in shutout

Braden River's defense kept Desoto's rushing attack in check as the Pirates roll 27-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
This takes car wraps to a whole new level. We spotted the truck at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Fruitville Road. Have you seen it? Tell us where on Facebook. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of May 14, 2015

St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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