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The Vue Sarasota Bay is slated for completion next year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2015
Vue construction slows water flow to keys

A Vue Sarasota Bay contractor has broken a water main servicing Golden Gate Point, Bird Key, St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2012
Gearing up for Gumball

Debora Blomster has always been a gearhead. On Thursday, May 24, she and three close friends will take part in the annual weeklong, 3,000-mile Gumball Rally from New York City to Los Angeles.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 8, 2009
Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 23, 2020
Barbara French “Bobi” Sanderson

Barbara French “Bobi” Sanderson was born in Ottawa, Illinois on July 24, 1923, and died peacefully at home in Sarasota, Florida on June 17, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brown responds to IPOC president

IPOC President Bob White e-mails his thoughts; Vice Mayor Jim Brown replies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The regulations on lawn watering will be in effect through the end of June. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2020
Watering restrictions announced for city residents

Residents will have limited hours to water their lawns following the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s issuance of a water shortage order.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On May 8, 2018, the Mustang softball team defeated East Lake High 7-0 in a regional semifinal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 8-10

Historically, these dates set the stage for big postseason victories in softball and baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota city officials, construction team members and St. Armands stakeholders appeared at the garage groundbreaking. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 24, 2018
Ground broken on St. Armands parking garage

Construction of the 503-space structure is scheduled for completion in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 19, 2017
Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates its miracles

The collaborative nonprofit center gathered for the Miracles on 17th Street event.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch board adopts budget

IDA budget posts 8.1% increase.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board unanimously approved the 2013-14 tentative budget plan July 29, which includes a $342.9 million operating fund.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 30, 2013
UPDATE: Manatee School Board approves budget plan

Rising home values will bring the district more revenue from property taxes this year - $5.5 million more than last year - although the school board approved a 0.22% reduction in the tax rate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Memorial Hospital estimates a St. Armand’s facility could treat at least 9,000 patients annually.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2015
St. Armands clinic variance requests revived

Sarasota Memorial Hospital reduced its building footprint for a Circle clinic to eliminate concerns the city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment had with building footprint and extra parking spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams made a special appearance at a recent 'homeless box treat' hosted at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Allwood and Holly Baracchini opened Little Bookworms in March 2005 on Town Center Parkway. The shop later moved to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Owners of Little Bookworms faced difficult financial decision

After six years of providing children's books and family fun to East County residents, the Lakewood Ranch bookstore will close Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2015
Challengers make waves for dredging project

The town faces objections to its plans to dredge Longboat Pass and New Pass from two familiar opponents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 23, 2017
Sheriff's Office cautions safe holiday shopping

The busy shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a few tips for shopping smart this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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