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The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
School board to consider other district advertising policies

The Sarasota County School Board will wait six months to see how other Florida districts develop advertising policies before deciding on action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
It’s an overcast, breezy day out at the Celery Fields, and Owen Comora is leaning against his SUV with a set of binoculars draped around his neck.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: Owen Comora

As the senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora has devoted more than 4,000 volunteer hours to his passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Gifted program levels steady in Sarasota County schools

For the foreseeable future, the Sarasota County Public Schools should be at no risk of having to implement a lottery system to control the number of students in its gifted student programs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Palm trees. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Bobby Hill |
  • December 7, 2011
Home & Garden: Xeriscaping highlights best plants for the area

Pronounced as if it begins with a 'z,' the use of xeriscaping originated in 1981 with the Denver Water Department.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Our View: Halt downtown streetscape

There is a lot wrong with the city's proposed streetscape project along downtown's Main Street historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The building at 19C N. Blvd. of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle sold for $1.6 million. ScoopDaddy's Gourmet Ice Cream will remain as the building's tenant.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 6, 2010
Key Real Estate: ScoopDaddy's building sells for $1.6 million

The building at 19C N. Blvd. of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle sold for $1.6 million. ScoopDaddy's Gourmet Ice Cream will remain as the building's tenant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Publix Super Markets Inc. purchased Town Plaza I of Avenue of the Flowers in September 2008.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Publix begins discussions with town

Publix Super Markets Inc. officials have begun discussions with town employees about potential plans for its Longboat Key location and the Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juliet Ferguson plays with her adopted sister, Mercy, during the celebration for Ugandan children and their adoptive families June 4 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Bayside families celebrate Ugandan adoptions

Bayside's Bridge a Life ministry welcomed Ugandan children and their adoptive families with a special picnic June 4.

  • East County
  • News
Ian Black started his Sarasota-based real-estate firm in 2003.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year finalist: Ian Black Real Estate

Ian Black Real Estate was named a Small Business of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Institute yes, tax support no

There is a lot to like in the Institute for the Ages. It draws on one of our area's strengths that is not well-utilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nan-Cheng Chen
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2011
Music Review: Overview of the Sarasota Music Festival

It's not easy. Putting together a music festival must be one of the hardest jobs there is, because you're not only trying to please an audience, you're also trying to teach students.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff and Nikki Sedacca
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 6, 2011
Hot summer nightspots

The question was, "What is your favorite restaurant for a hot Sarasota summer night?"

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner-elect Jack Duncan will make Longboat Key Town Hall his home away from home in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jack Duncan

Harbourside resident Jack Duncan is now the District 2 commissioner-elect after another resident bowed out of the race in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes Colony unit owners should not rush into a renovation of the historic resort that shuttered its doors in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jay Yablon

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes a historic renovation of the resort can be accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Gerber's Tude Dudes company has made 120 different aluminum dudes since July 1.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Scott Gerber

After realizing his 20-hour-a-day job was not for him, Scott Gerber found something that put a smile on his face.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lem Sharp, left, Walter Mills, middle, and Tim Hensey, right, are executives at Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm W.G. Mills.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
  • November 17, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Inc. on Nov. 15 announced its acquisition of East County contractor W.G. Mills.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Ballet presented a triple bill last weekend, including "In the Upper Room," "The American" and "Spielende Kinder."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 8, 2010
Dance Review: 'The American,' 'Spielende Kinder,' and 'In the Upper Room'

The triple bill production by the Sarasota Ballet was a smashing success. The great combination of different styles of dancing made for a fabulous performance to behold.

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighter Jason Mekush made sure to keep the fire from affecting too severely the trees adjacent to the home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
UP IN SMOKE

Firefighters from East Manatee Fire Rescue on Dec. 11 burned down an old home off Upper Manatee River Road as part of a training exercise.

  • East County
  • News
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