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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Our View: Halt downtown streetscape

There is a lot wrong with the city's proposed streetscape project along downtown's Main Street historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 30, 2015
It's a private-sector project

Sarasota is an ideal place to have a conference center. But not so ideal is the idea to fund one with tax subsidies. If it’s such a great deal, the private sector should do it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Comment: ODA shows class in rivalry loss

Out-of-Door Academy coach Billy Dietrich has reminded his players to keep one value in the forefront: Play the game the right way.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 825 Tropical Circle in Siesta Beach has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2012
Siesta Beach home sells for $3.3 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Walter and Lorry Eible, of Sarasota, sold their home at 825 Tropical Circle to Timothy Ng, of Sarasota, for $3.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Mommy Consultant

Denise Drizos, aka The Mommy Consultant, is capable of handling baby needs from setting up registration for a baby shower and picking out toys to organizing a feeding schedule and hiring a nanny.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; Yan finishes second; GSJGA continues Winter Tournament Series

  • East County
  • Sports
The Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.30.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 2, 2010
Fourth Best Buy burglary suspect arrested

The Miami man was sought since his three alleged co-conspirators were arrested last week at the electronics store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his second varsity season, junior guard Ryan McMahon has become one of Cardinal Mooney's leading scorers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2014
Holding court

Cardinal Mooney High junior guard Ryan McMahon is averaging 15.9 points per game so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
SIDELINES

Mustangs to host baseball camp; Team Khaos wins baseball showcase; Ranch kicker earns top honors

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2014
VIDEO: Southside Village welcomes the return of familiar faces

Following the reopening of Sam Snead’s American Grill, Southside Village businesses are excited about the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2010
Sarasota Kiwanis gives out $45,000

Several East County organizations received funds this year.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Project Manager David Gustafson and Benderson Development's Paul Blackketter couldn't be more excited about making the area a destination for rowers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
READY TO ROW

Manatee County this month will finish construction on a training facility for rowers at Fort Hamer Park, just in time for visits from two top collegiate teams.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Neighbors: Blake Parsons

Since 2009, Blake Parsons has owned and operated Califlorida, a small surf and skate shop on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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