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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2013
Our View: Onward with Atwell, Dorfman

You know the cliche: A picture is worth 1,000 words.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Sarasota: December

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront, former Quay site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joey Baar, 10, has been a source of inspiration for River Club resident Shari Medley, who attends Living Lord Lutheran Church with Joey, ever since he was diagnosed with leukemia in April 2008.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2011
Going the Distance

River Club resident Shari Medley will participate in the Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour July 23-24, in Wisconsin, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Medley will ride in honor of 10-year-old East County resident Joey Baar, who has been battling leukemia since April 2008.

  • East County
  • News
Owner Don Whitson-Schmidt
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Neal home sales on the rise, adds employees; WCI starts construction on carriage home models; LWR olive oil shop celebrates anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2012
Taylor Morrison announces golf course addition to Esplanade

Officials from Taylor Morrison say the company bought nearly 400 acres of land adjacent to Esplanade to add an golf course to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Animal-rights group PETA proposes placing these pro-vegan ads on future downtown parking meters.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
PETA offers ads for parking meters

A female officer in revealing clothes is featured on an advertisement the animal-rights organization wants to place on parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Robert Morrison's Rolls Royce was a gift from the Queen of Holland. He frequently drove it on Longboat Key and around St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Morrison's insight improved vision for millions

Dr. Robert Morrison invented the soft contact lens and treated countless celebrities. His career began with the goal of being the best he could be.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Palmer, pushed by Jason Rawley of UCP, shakes hands with Chris Papa of Pi Kappa Phi and Gear Up America.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Jovial journey

After 85 miles of cycling, a group of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members from Gear Up Florida wheeled into the United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee Center to present a $750 grant. The team enhances the lives of more than 1,300 individuals with disabilities through grant funding and community events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million utilities project next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 26, 2017
Longboat's underground utilities project ahead of schedule

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Only seven county governments in the state have higher or equal credit ratings to Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
Manatee County ranks in top 5% for credit rating

Try Independent credit ratings company only ranked seven other county governments — out of 66 — ahead of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 6 All bark 7:16 p.m. -- 500 block of Spinnaker Lane. Animal Nuisance. Police responded to a noise complaint and found two dogs barking loudly. The homeowner was issued a written warning, and he agreed to keep his sliding doors closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The otters enjoy both a land and aquatic area of the exhibit.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2016
Meet Mote’s otterly endearing new animals

Mote Marine Aquarium's newest exhibit "Otters and Their Waters," will debut tomorrow, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frances Mann
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Frances Mann

Frances Rochelle Mann, 70, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2016
Darwin's Theory of Evolution

A year after closing his downtown restaurant and resigning from his namesake brewery, Darwin Santa Maria is back with a new eatery — and outlook.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 5, 2010
City to discuss costs of retirement benefits

With health-plan expenses rising about 10% each year, the city wants to find a strategy that will help contain those costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 18, 2017
Newtown honors its history

The Newtown Alive project revealed 15 markers that will mark historic locations throughout Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Oak & Stone Bar Manager Christian Seymour delivers a pair of Crafty Mules served in copper mugs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2017
Oak & Stone rocks new cocktail menu in Sarasota

Seven craft cocktails added to a menu known for its beer wall and pizza.

  • East County
  • News
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