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Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 217 Bird Key Drive has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a swimming pool and 1,913 square feet of living area. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 5, 2014
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $1.2 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green

The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 28, 2011
Obituary: Cornelia Huff Cosbar

Cornelia Huff Cosbar, 68, of Longboat Key and formerly of Larchmont, N.Y., died June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helping businesses do what works, the Digital Observer Media team: Alex Mahadevan, Kathleen O’Hara, Eddie Kirsch, Jordon Stone, Brandon Steinert, Clint Weldon, Emily Walsh and Caleb Stanton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Observer Media Group launches Digital Observer Media

Observer Media Group made another step into the digital world with the launch of Digital Observer Medai Monday, June 17, at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of RBIs Sarasota High senior Danny Mars notched in the Sailors' 8-5 win over Riverview Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank DiCicco says his neighbors in the eastern part of the county encouraged him to run for the commission seat.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Frank DiCicco, County Commission District 1

Frank DiCicco is positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge the influence of developers in local politics — and he believes this year, that message will resonate with Republican primary voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2014
Aria condos attract those looking for new inventory

Ten of 16 available units were reserved during the first week the project began taking deposits from buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks Edward and Aurea Justyk, of the Treetops neighborhood, use services Center for Building Hope, in Lakewood Ranch, offers every week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2014
East County laces up for run, renew

Brides Against Breast cancer created a 5K - which includes a wedding vow renewal ceremony -- to engage brides after their wedding day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John RedgraveFile photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries: In Memoriam

Between May and October, Longboat Key lost many residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown View 37 Sunset Drive, No. 53. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 7, 2012
3 things: All About the View

'Buy for the view' has always been the mantra of Sarasota real estate. When you live in a beautiful place, you want to look at it.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Glosser with his wife, Rita. Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Paul Glosser takes turning 85 in stride

Longboat Key resident Paul Glosser isn't letting his 85th birthday slow him down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard refuses Longboat Key bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges, but Longboat Pass will remain on-demand for boaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jean and Ron Schwied

Jean and Ron Schwied are getting ready to set sail on a 10 month boating adventure. Read more about the couple in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Consultant Robert Marbut, center, has criticized the lack of progress toward building a come-as-you-are homeless shelter in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
County homeless consultant criticizes city plans

The city has embraced a “housing first” approach to addressing homelessness issues — sparking a harsh rebuke of the policy’s efficacy from consultant Robert Marbut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Photo. Attorneys from Shumaker,Loop & Kendrick help clean up on Saturday, March 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Attorneys help clean up Bayfront Park

For four hours on Saturday, March 20 the group picked up trash as part of the 2015 Great American Cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

  • East County
  • Schools
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