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Constance Wu plays Rachel Chu in "Crazy Rich Asians." Photo courtesy of The Atlantic
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2019
Binge Blog: Feel good Friday

From "Crazy Rich Asians," the rom-com that saved the genre to "Queer Eye," the binge-worthy Netflix show, this week's picks are sure to make you feel your best this weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The city has already committed to installing parking meters and pay station at St. Armands Circle, but commissioners aren't comfortable bringing on-street paid parking downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 18, 2018
Meter-mania: Commission divided on downtown paid parking

As a six-figure budget deficit continues to grow, Sarasota city officials are undecided on the best strategy for managing parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 14, 2019
Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Milberg with Rod Serling at the WLW Radio 50th Anniversary Gala in 1972 — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2018
Dave Milberg shares his lifelong love affair with radio, rock, and storytelling

Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Milberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits.

  • Arts + Culture
Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Thorpe, "Mr. Downtown," is hailed by city leaders as a key figure in the growth of the downtown core during the past four decades.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2017
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown,' dies at 91

For more than 40 years, Paul Thorpe was focused on making downtown a better place, building the foundation for a more vibrant Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
City utilities director Mitt Tidwell and McKim and Creed Project Manager Robert Garland discuss plans for Lift Station 87 with a Hudson Bayou resident.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents brace for Osprey closure

hudson bayou, sarasota, city of sarasota, sarasota county

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In 2001, a statue of John Ringling was erected on a new median neck-out at South Boulevard of the Presidents — one of the many projects Marty Rappaport helped become a reality on St. Armands Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime St. Armands Circle leader announces retirement

Colleagues and city officials say Marty Rappaport, the founder of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, had a lasting impact on the direction of the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2017
Players Follies gets personal with musical revue

Life has its ups and downs. It’s how life shapes you that counts. With ‘… And I’m Here,’ The Players Follies pays tribute to the idea through song, dance and monologue.

  • Arts + Culture
The Unit 801 condo at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,460 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 4, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $2.8 million

The Unit 801 condo at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,460 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
If the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's outlook is correct, projected transportation funding will fall far short of the amount needed to build a strong infrastructure.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Transportation plan could depend on finding new funding sources

MPO approves its strategic mobility plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Conversation with Mark Pritchett

The president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation discusses some problems facing nonprofits post-recession, and strategies looking forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A hearing today in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s courtroom involves reviewing sanctions for Colony Lender LLC.  File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Colony Lender, Unicorp face sanctions

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will order both entities to dismiss lawsuits against unit owners and consider what monetary damages they should face.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock won't divulge how long he wants to be the town's manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2015
Succession plan: Life after Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock began his career with the town four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Saivetz at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Observed: FGCU students finally have an identity

It was another Saturday on an empty Florida Gulf Coast University - this one in February 2011, when Dennis Jones, an older man with full head of white hair, slowly walked back down the steps to find his usual front-and-center seat at Alico Arena.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Letters to the Editor

To weakly paraphrase William Shakespeare, nothing presented itself as well in your '100 can't speak for all' editorial as its closing four paragraphs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Unit 19A at Regent Place has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,564 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million. Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2014
Regent Place condominium sells for $3 million

A condominium in Regent Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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