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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
County looks at possible park site

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood remain hopeful that the county could purchase an eight-acre site for a community park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Our View

Seeds of secession

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of the first that will see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.ÂÂ
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 27, 2012
Connectivity plan continues with more roundabouts

Two U.S. 41 roundabouts are close to getting a green light, and another eight are in the works to 'round out' Sarasota's bayfront connectivity plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 24, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 24, 2010
As rat race ends, insects could start to bug residents

The cold winter season has been tough on certain types of wildlife, resulting in fish kills, cold-stunned turtles and manatees with cold-stress syndrome. But the cold weather has brought other critters to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Colony defaults on property taxes

Two companies purchased tax certificates for four parcels of land and six condo units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in a June 1 online auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 1,790 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 12, 2013
Home in Sarasota by the Sea sells for $550,000

Ian Howard sold his home at 6630 Midnight Pass Road to Sunshine Homes of Sarasota LLC for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By The Insider |
  • April 6, 2013
7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Jackson
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2011
The other Jackson Lab eyes Sarasota

APRIL FOOLS - With the world-renowned Jackson Lab possibly looking elsewhere to build its new genetics-research facility, Sarasota County has found another Jackson Lab to take its place, but its impact will be much different.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Community's plan to end homelessness debated

A plan that involves the help of the entire Sarasota community to eliminate homelessness was accepted by the Sarasota County Commission last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mara Falahee's 1,000-point career is a first for ODA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Thunder star scores 1,000th point

Senior Mara Falahee scored her 1,000th career point on a three-pointer during the Lady Thunder's 43-9 victory over St. Stephen's Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Dora Walters Newly appointed Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, left, and Vice Mayor David Brenner, second from left, presided over their first official regular workshop Thursday, March 24.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Town moves to validate beach vote

The Town Commission gave town staff direction last week to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2009
Dancers achieve platinum status

KC and the Sunshine Dancers completed its competition season last month, earning a double-platinum award for its jazz routine.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wants further government consolidation after staff vacates the sixth floor of the Administration Center. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Sarasota County wants to shed land

Commissioner Joe Barbetta has made consolidating government services a goal since he was elected. Now he wants the free space created in private hands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Gudritz |
  • July 4, 2012
My View: More tourists requires more parking

It was disheartening to read about the reason for the closing of Anna's Deli in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Steven Hanson, pictured on the site of his company’s latest project at 1425 Westway Drive. The home, listed for $6.5 million, is approximately three weeks away from completion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Modus bets the house on new construction

Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new 'spec' home construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mindy and Wayne Rollins’ relationship with Selby Gardens spans back to their 2008 arrival to town. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2013
Wayne and Mindy Rollins prove philanthropy knows no age

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Orchid Ball is no garden-variety event for the philanthropic couple, who will chair the annual fundraiser this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Younger wants to see change

At-large challenger Phillip Younger believes it's time to shake up the Town Commission and its longtime public servants by bringing new ideas to the table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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