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  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
Letters to the Editor: 2.23.16

Readers share thoughts on Fruitville Road redesign plans and listening to the kids.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 28, 2009
Signs point to recovery for injured toddler

Susan Pressly, the grandmother of injured 20-month-old Libby Claire McGarity, removed a sign from her yard after the child was airlifted to a Charlotte, N.C., hospital July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carmen Baskind and Marty Warren
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 15, 2011
Carmen Baskind: 'The Hungry Realtor'

It would not be unfair to say that Carmen Baskind cut her teeth on pasta.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Van Wezel discussions stalled

Talks with the Van Wezel Foundation and the city are not a top priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed charter amendment would change county elections so all five commissioners are elected solely by residents within the districts they represent, rather than a countywide vote.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 18, 2018
Business, builder groups back campaign against single-member districts

Groups including the Argus Foundation and the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange have spent $85,000 supporting a political committee opposing a county referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Biscontini Savage and Lawrence Biscontini. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 8, 2012
Modifying Movements for 'Mom'

Many times in a class or the gym, someone will ask, 'Can I do that exercise?' A better question might be, 'How can I do that exercise?'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch's Myers heads to state finals

The Mustangs finished 14th at the Class 2A-Region 3 tourney Feb. 12-13 in Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick, Jennifer, Grayson and Emma Tullio with (back) Regional Director Rebecca Blitz
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 21, 2019
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida dives into giving

Cooking for Wishes: A Toast to the Sea was hosted Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Sarasota 2050 plan: economic death

Let's bring a little rational perspective to the discussion this Thursday when the Sarasota County Commission considers the fate of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Maryann Mazzaferro, center, delivers cookies to firefighter/paramedic Denny Bickel, Lieutenant Kerri Brooks, and firefighter/paramedics Jose Rivera and Todd Mortenson, of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
The sweet life: Meet "Cookie Lady" Maryann Mazzaferro

Maryann Mazzaferro has become known nationally for her cookie business and hopes to let the chips fall on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • January 2, 2013
Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

  • Arts + Culture
Jacob and Darrell Brooks enjoyed the state tournament despite Braden River's elimination.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Little Leaguer learns from painful loss

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Suspect uses jury duty scheme

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Ryan McCarthy during a kayaking trip in Norway.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 24, 2018
The skin you're in

Ryan McCarthy reminds people to practice sun protection.

  • Health
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 24, 2017
Geese find home in Sarasota neighborhood

The Sherwood Estates neighborhood has it all — location, quiet and a 30-year-old misfit goose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: Benny Kimsey

The Siesta Key resident will bring his popular bluegrass picnic back to Turtle Beach in March.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2015
Film review: 'Mistress America'

A charming, witty performance by Greta Gerwig

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Longboat Key business adds insurance policies

Longboat Key Financial and Insurance Group will offer auto, homeowners and commercial insurance to its existing services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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