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Tropical Storm Emily could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to downtown Sarasota and the surrounding area on July 31.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily moves away from Sarasota

The storm strengthened overnight, and is expected to make landfall the afternoon of July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"There’s a huge stigma against improv," Jeremy Lamb says. "Like it’s disposable, like it’s some dumb gimmick you’d see in a bar, which couldn’t be further from the truth."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Off the cuff

Florida Studio Theatre's newest long-form improviser likens performing on stage for hours to a unique form of storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
Kirstina Ordetx, The Pinnacle Academy founder and director, says she is excited about the school’s permanent location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Pinnacle finds forever home

The property gives The Pinnacle Academy room to expand in the future.

  • East County
  • News
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock has created a new culture at Town Hall. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Bullock keeps close eye on Town Hall

Three candidates with different backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March, as the town manager creates a new leadership culture at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Students, athletes and members of the community rallied to show support for Eddie Howell in August when he was battling cholangiocarcinoma.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
SHS mentor, coach Eddie Howell dies

Colleagues remember life lessons from former coach and administrator Eddie Howell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hamlin "Ham" Jones, pictured in 2006, with wife, Lorraine, left, at their wedding ceremony.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Ham Jones swapped security for dream

Ham Jones, who left a career at IBM to open Seafood Shack, died Feb. 14. He was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen and Malcolm Ronney sold their 18-bedroom hotel and fine-dining bar/restaurant in Scotland to move to the United States and open MacAllister’s Grill and Tavern. After selling their business in January, the couple this month will open The Granary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2015
Restaurateurs hatch new eatery

Karen and Malcolm Ronney open The Granary this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The project’s neighbors have questioned whether the proposed residential aspect, depicted in this conceptual rendering, is appropriately sized.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans under review

The County Commission is set to consider a proposed 24-acre mixed-use development on Stickney Point Road later this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Town Commission could now most likely review changes to its telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan on second reading at its Jan. 6 regular meeting.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2013
Town seeks telecommunications extension

Town Manager Dave Bullock will seek a state extension so a telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan amendment can be reviewed together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2019
Tasty time for grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School students relish eating with grandparents during luncheon

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2014
'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Bayfront Park plan at agenda forefront

Before a new Bayfront Park can be constructed in the middle of the Key, the town must implement certain items.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The referendum voters will consider renewing helps fund art and music education in Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Millions in school funding on the ballot

Voters will decide by March 20 whether to renew the school tax referendum, which provides $56 million in extra funding to Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Morrell and Burt Romanoff at the Senior Friendship Center event on their first outing as an engaged couple
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 23, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Love ...; ... and marriage; ... and an institution you can't disparage; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The library is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat Library stacks up best-sellers

The Longboat Library is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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