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  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • January 29, 2014
Book Review: 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt

Read Alexis Orgera's review of "The Goldfinch."

  • Arts + Culture
The backyard features a large grassy area with concrete steps leading to the patio, which features a refinished pool and a custom-made fire pit.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 15, 2013
Home & Garden: Colorful Living

Grant's Gardens recently finished installing a brand-new landscape for a home on Island Circle, on Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Key Resort & Suites property last sold for $2.8 million in 1996.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Siesta Key hotel sells for $9.7 million

A group including Siesta property investor Michael Holderness acquired the Siesta Beach Resort & Suites in the Village this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
Aquaterra rates irk Heritage Harbour CDD

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District expect to discuss an agreement with their irrigation utility, Aquaterra, Thursday. However, rates likely will not be addressed as supervisors had hoped.

  • East County
  • News
Modifications to improve the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70 include a bypass lane for westbound State Road 70 to southbound I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Interchange improvements underway

FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange project helps set the stage for what FDOT calls the ultimate I-75 alignment -- two express lanes, three general use lanes and an auxiliary lane in each direction.

  • East County
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota considers 2050 changes

Commissioners will determine how the development concept of fiscal neutrality will work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Creditor downgrades district

Fitch Ratings says 'outlook negative' for the Manatee County School District's credit rating.

  • East County
  • News
Nestled in a quiet area a short distance from the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Higel Avenue, Sandy Shore Avenue was the scene of vehicle break-ins last week.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Detained bicyclists linked to vehicle burglaries

Last week on the Key, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies thought it was more than a little suspicious when they spied two young men on bicycles with no lights heading eastbound over the north Siesta bridge in the early-morning hours.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Library checks out options for monetary assistance

The Longboat Library will make a presentation at the Town Commission's Feb. 17 regular workshop meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite some neighborhood support, opposition remains. A social-media movement has organized against the Ringling Plaza Walmart.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tuttle Walkway
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Peter Abbott submitted his resignation Tuesday, May 18.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakewood Ranch relay sets new school record; Braden River Rage win Junior Showcase; Out-of-Door Academy baseball sets record for wins; Ranch High defender signs with Sand Sharks

  • East County
  • Sports
Dylan McDermott works with Ringling alum Mo Shane on his locally shot web series, "Sugar." Photo by Rich Schineller
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 22, 2016
Ringling College named No. 16 on 'Hollywood Reporter' list of top 25 film schools

The annual list notes the school as being the youngest on the list — and one of only two ranked Florida schools.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Nik
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Buskers on St. Armands

On March 14, St. Armands circle will be bustling with buskers, or live street performers that play for gratuity. A handful of these potential contracted performers auditioned at Circle Park on Feb. 22 for their chance. The Garbage Men, a teenage rock ensemble playing Beatles covers with instruments they made from trash, auditioned. Jesse Lippert played a classical guitar version of Fir Elise. 'White Man' Statue, Ralph Longshore, broke his statue character to play guitar and sing a few bars, and then retuned to statue state. There was also Dr. Nik and his guitar playing chicken. Coming full circle, artist Bill Drugan displayed his talents at drawing caricatures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 23, 2009
SAVING CONNOR

Three weeks ago, 2-year-old Connor Dzembo's DNA tests revealed genetic mutations consistent with ataxia-telangiectasia, a rare, genetic neuromuscular disease.

  • East County
  • News
Guests formed a conga line and went around the room.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 17, 2015
First Church celebrates 25th anniversary for Early Care Center

The Early Care Center at First Church invites families for reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2009
City awards parking garage contract

Suffolk Construction Co., of Lakewood Ranch, is the preliminary winner of the contract to build the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Long Dumb Road" mines comedic moments from a familiar formula.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
'The Long Dumb Road' mines comedic moments from a familiar formula

The film's central relationship saves an otherwise tired script.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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