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Courtesy photo. Scott Anderson is vacated his position as Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Scott Anderson vacates position at Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Scott Anderson accepts position with the Jewish Housing Council Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Perry Gilbert, left, retiring director of Mote Marine Laboratory, welcomes the new director Dr. William H. Taft, right, and Mrs. Taft, middle.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Letters to the editor

These letters express readers' opinions about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's expansion and renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

USF Sarasota-Manatee appoints director of marketing; Premier Sotheby's adds two sales associates; Local chef recognized for creative website; Nu View Salon welcomes organic skin care esthetician

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Leno featured Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, on his "Headlines" segment Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 4, 2014
UPDATE: Jay Leno features the Biters in 'Headlines'

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Sensational seniors

The Manatee County All-Stars defeated the Sarasota County All-Stars 26-12 in the 18th annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
The University Town Center development of regional impact includes The Mall at University Town Center. Benderson seeks to add residential southwest of the mall and retail and office primarily east of the mall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2015
Commission to consider mall site expansion

Benderson Development seeks to add 700,000 square feet of commercial and retail space adjacent to The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
The Observer announces contest winners

This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest traveled to the World Wide Web on YourObserver.com and asked readers to upload their submissions and vote for their favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees fill their plates at last year’s fish fry.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 26, 2015
Longboat Key Historical Society cancels fish fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society has canceled its annual fish fry, scheduled for Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Town Commission chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission chose sand at its regular workshop that could cost taxpayers approximately $50 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Brandi Joyner and her family are eager to be some of the first residents in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch. They chose a lot in Homes by Towne's LakeHouse Cove project because of the builder's quality of work.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Waterside plan excites early buyers

First buyers in Waterside are banking on their dream.

  • East County
  • News
The two properties at 3221 Bay Shore Road recently sold for $3.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2018
Indian Beach properties sell for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Director Carol Whitfield plays piano and instructs the Key of Sea Chorus during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 15, 2014
Key of Sea Chorus makes a pitch to music-lovers

Warm up those vocal chords and get ready to harmonize because the Key of Sea Chorus is looking for new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA freshman Saraiah Walkes waves to the crowd after winning the 1A girls 100-meter dash (12.18 seconds).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2018
ODA's Walkes battles injuries to take gold

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Back in the 1980s, Beach Road was often awash, covered with sand and difficult to maintain.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 6, 2018
Time for common sense on Siesta Key Beach Road controversy

Some residents want the county to return the vacated right of way and open the road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
Monsters Lacrosse named one of nation's top teams

The U11 Monsters Lacrosse team has been recognized as one of the best teams in the nation, and has been invited to the Dick's Tournament of Champions Dec. 29 through 31 in Wesley Chapel.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2014
DID faces budget limitations

The city's Downtown Improvement District is looking for new sources of revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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