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A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
City mulls relocation of G.WIZ

The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Police spat with trolley driver

In the nine years Pati Beardsley has been a police officer on Longboat Key, she doesn't remember a dispute like the one in which she was involved Wednesday, July 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yuri Marques and cast in George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations." Photo courtesy of Frank Atura
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • March 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet program leaves an unforgettable impression

Digital Program 5 featured choreographic sensations George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations" and Ricardo Graziano’s "Amorosa."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

New technology might prove better option than cell tower; What is the urgency to approve the cell tower plan?; Dogs on Longboat Key beach should be voted on

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cecilia Ziano
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gov. Rick Scott, center, joins local and state representatives for a groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2015
Officials break ground on diverging diamond project

Gov. Rick Scott led the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Young little blue Herons are solid white, so are often misidentified as snowy egrets. They molt to a dark slate-blue plumage as adults.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 6, 2020
Bird of the week: little blue heron

Species escaped feather hunters in the early 20th century.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
Mustang inks with Bears

Senior defender Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 3 to play for Mercer University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
The swan caretaker

David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Back row: Jillian McClone, Royston Smith, Tracey Viviano and Gillian Francis. Front row: Mary Heck, Kara Pallin, John Mason, Jane Glennan and Mary Lou Moulton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.9.15

A Fair Legacy Fares Well; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
Karen Pashkow rattles a noisemaker to attract attention from drivers.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive

May 15 marked the first day of a two-day food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Willis students duct tape principal
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2013
May 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Truck drives through mangroves on Longboat Key; CONA opposes changes to Sarasota 2050 plan; Bay Isles home sells for $4.75 million; Willis students duct tape principal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Usually, volunteers set up the explosive canvas 600 feet from the surf, but they only had 400 feet to navigate for this year’s show.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'Siesta fireworks amaze despite restrictions'

The beach was smaller for the Fourth of July celebration this year, but worries about illegal fireworks - and some dark clouds - didn't wash out the explosive fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Newlyweds Judith Glickman and Leonard Lauder. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 13, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

The New York Social Diary discovers Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Vitale is excited about his new book, "Getting a W in the Game of Life."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Vitale releases new book

Dick Vitale released 'Getting a W in the Game of Life' Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
Key Club submits gatehouse proposal

Last week the Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a proposal to relocate the Longboat Club Road gatehouse 165 feet west of its current location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jazz-classical composer Vijay Iyer
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 1, 2014
MUSIC: Highlighting the 2014 season

Because arts organizations around the world usually plan their seasons spanning the fall and spring, a new year means part two of the 2013-2014 arts season in Sarasota. Read June LeBell's picks for 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Three-peat for Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates

Braden River High School takes top prize in 3A state band championship, Lakewood Ranch High places third in 4A

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
SWEET GIG: Knit, stitch and hook

A Good Yarn is Sarasota's newest creative venue perfect for everything knitting-related.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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