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Proximity to Ringling College is becoming a major asset for the North Trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2017
Developers plan pair of North Trail projects

A Starbucks and an apartment complex are coming to North Tamiami Trail, a sign that Sarasota colleges are luring development to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 25, 2018
Leave ‘without cause’ in

Sarasota County Superintendent of Education Todd Bowden may not be the right fit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2009
McNeal mom spruces up school walls

Muralist Mercedes Movilla is working on a mural inside the front entrance of the school.

  • East County
  • News
This year’s Farm City Week will celebrate 500 years of Florida agriculture.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • July 2, 2012
Dial Tone defies Debby: a sensory recap

Dial Tone defies Debby: a sensory recap

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Subcommittee compiles list of goals

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a goals list that a subcommittee placed in the town's Vision Plan for possible implementation. The goals, which were submitted by a wide range of groups and individuals, must be discussed at the 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town staff hopes to begin construction on a $50 million utility project next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 5, 2017
Longboat Key gains exemption from state utilities bill

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ina Jaffe will deliver the Keynote Dinner Speech at the Conference for Positive Aging Tuesday, Feb. 11.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 6, 2014
Ina Jaffe to speak at Conference for Positive Aging

Jaffe will present Continuous Inspiration at Dinner with Ina Jaffe Tuesday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hubbard
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Tommy Hubbard

Eleven-year-old Tommy Hubbard pitched five solid innings of a must-win game, propelling Braden River's 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in Game 3 of the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament June 29. The Braden River Middle School sixth-grader also hit a double and scored a run. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta condo owners could see rise in insurance

A change in Citizens Property Insurance Group's policies could leave Siesta Key condo owners exposed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"He's an exceptionally pure dancer," says American Ballet Theatre dancer Julie Kent of longtime partner José Manuel Carreño. "He has a real masculine, sophisticated charisma about him. There's really no one else like him." Photo by Fabrizio Ferri
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 8, 2010
Festival fever pitch

The Carreño Dance Festival's 'Holiday Spectacular' brings a star-studded lineup to Sarasota and a 'hometown' ballerina back to her roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • December 15, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kitty Cassis is remembered as the consummate southern woman.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Kitty M. Cassis

Kitty M. Cassis, 55, worked in commercial real estate for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peace Bridge in Calgary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Forget the Legacy Trail, we need another bridge

Forget the Legacy Trail, we need another bridge

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Cops Corner

A sandwich-shop employee allowed a man to use the store's phone. The employee recognized the man, because he often hangs out in front of the shop. The phone is located near the counter, where a tip jar sits. After the man hung up the phone and left, the employee noticed the tip jar was empty.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Town Commission must decide whether to help fund the trolley at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2010
Town disputes trolley funding

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before the end of the year that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Business Briefs

Siesta Key Salon receives 2015 Couples Choice Award; Sarasota Yacht Club receives distinguished award; Bob Rosinsky to serve as president of FGA

  • Sarasota
  • News
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