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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 10, 2010
Latest HOA fine sparks Jensen remarks

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. Last week, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Temples share the Torah

Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School Board Chairwoman Karen Carpenter addresses the audience before panelists speak.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Roman Rabinovich
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Read June LeBell's review of Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel, which performed at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 24, 2017
Riverview football's season ended by Dr. Phillips

The Rams scored a season-low 19 points in the loss, though they had opportunities for more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 31, 2013
Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nathan Robinson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Boy Scouts earn recognition

Boy Scout Troop 303 has been busy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 15, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 15

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
District to host 2009 college fair

High school students planning to further their education will get the chance to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Robarts Sports Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pat Shutello snapped this bald eagle photo in early November. Photo courtesy of Pat Shutello.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Bald eagle causes hope to soar

Longboat Key resident Pat Shutello was sitting on her patio, worrying about the damages Superstorm Sandy inflicted on her New Jersey home, when she received a good omen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
New businesses flavor St. Armands

The Circle may be losing two stores, but the latest batch of new businesses is sure to spice it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 28, 2010
Statue loses instrumental part to vandalism

The July 16 incident is just the latest damage to St. Armands Circle statues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The report states the suspect rang the door bell to the residence. The victim answered the door, but did not see anyone. The suspect forced his way into the home at that time, demanding money and other items.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2012
East County home robbed at gunpoint

A home in the 4300 of Fairfax Drive was robbed around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 19, 2012
Consultant to sound off on wireless communications

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. will discuss its findings at Thursday's Longboat Key Town Commission workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Nate Strawderman
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2013
Signal Callers

Booker, Sarasota and The Out-of-Door Academy all have new faces under center this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 29, 2010
Voters to decide business-tax exemption

An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch HOAs announce automatic debit option

APRIL FOOLS -- Residents soon will be able to have their fines automatically deducted from their checking accounts.

  • East County
  • News
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