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Shannon Staub made an emotional farewell speech to her constituents and fellow commissioners today.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2010
Staub announces retirement

In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior center midfielder Katy Mixon led the Lady Rams in both goals and assists this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Taking charge

Katy Mixon played varsity soccer at Riverview High for four years. Now she'll take her talents to the University of West Georgia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The showroom facing U.S. 301 near downtown will get an upgraded, aluminum facade. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Ford plans $2.5 million expansion

The project will go to the city's Development Review Committee June 19, and the dealership hopes to start construction within two to four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
WB Plaza tenants open but wonder what's in store

Whitney Beach Plaza business owners continue to operate despite the pending foreclosure of the shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The entire cast of Ricardo Graziano's "Shostakovich Suite" poses during the finale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 30, 2015
Dance Review: Graziano & Taylor

Sarasota Ballet's Ricardo Graziano delights audiences with choreography.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The home at 959 Citrus Ave. has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,572 square feet of living area. It sold for $370,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2011
Preserve at Mission Valley home sells for $685,000

A home in Preserve at Mission Valley tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
IB students Alexis Boenker, Marielle Pezzella, Cristina Chiodi, Hannah Loss and Jaclyn Falconetti wear Emilia: Run for Relief T-shirts to support the cause. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Riverview IB students help earthquake victims in Italy

Community service may be a requirement for International Baccalaureate students at Riverview High School, but one group of current high school seniors has set its sights on a more global reach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance to allow adopted Critical Area Plans (CAPs) to establish a maximum height and minimum setback on barrier islands.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
County to discuss beach accesses Wednesday

Sarasota County commissioners meet this week to discuss modifications to Siesta Bay beach access 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
Brenner: Commission lacks leadership

The Islander Club resident thinks the commission doesn't do enough to help businesses revitalize aging commercial properties and has no leadership skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephen Fancher has settled into a harmonious life in Sarasota as a financial adviser by day and a lounge pianist by night at Sarasota’s local restaurants.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Playing by Ear

Whether it’s in music or life, Stephen Fancher believes in taking opportunities as they come. To be successful, sometimes you just need to improvise.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Cops Corner

A supermarket employee stopped two teenage girls after they took two bandages from a box.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Our View: Buchanan's biggest test

It would not be fun standing in Congressman Vern Buchanan's shoes. At least not for us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Observer publication changes its name

Gulf Coast Business Review becomes the Business Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the bald eagles carried nesting materials in its talons last week. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
Community Golf

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phillip Younger has proposed a new sidewalk along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2011
Younger proposes north-end sidewalk

In an e-mail to Public Works Director Juan Florensa, Younger attached a drawing of a Gulf of Mexico Drive north end sidewalk extension north of Broadway on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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