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  • By George Rauch |
  • February 24, 2016
Market Watch: A tale of two economies

The U.S. private sector is in excellent economic shape and is more liquid than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Although a developer had grand plans for the site in 2007, the bayfront land is still vacant.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
New Quay site owner revives plans along bayfront

The owner of 14.5 acres of bayfront land is preparing a mixed-use project including condo, hotel and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pablo Gonzalez, Ashley Lewis, Tobias Wright and Dominique Cecchetti perform in “Rootabaga Country.”  Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 16, 2017
Youth Opera excels in world premiere

Sarasota Youth Opera performed "Rootabaga Country" on Nov. 11 and 12.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Officials cut the ribbon around 5:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2015
Gettel Hyundai opens

Sam Woolf headlined the event.

  • East County
  • Business
Julie Katchen opens her first Great American Cookie franchise Nov. 28.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Doing Business: Great American Cookies

For Julie Katchen, a happy life is one with roots.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ah, Wilderness'

A Long Night's Journey Into Comedy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
State agrees to reduce signage

Florida Department of Transportation officials agreed last week to remove 53 state road signs from Gulf of Mexico Drive right of ways.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
News Briefs

Two school administrators depart; three suspended; MCAT/SCAT joint transit meeting canceled; County merges natural resources, parks departments; Planning Commission OKs Eagle Trace expansion

  • East County
  • News
The Coon Key Bridge repairs will continue through this summer, though officials are hopeful the project may wrap up early.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
City reacts to Coon Key Bridge traffic concerns

With residents expressing consternation over traffic delays associated with ongoing repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, city and state officials are explaining the timing of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2014
Movie Review: Rosewater

Movie Review: Rosewater

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 29, 2015
Progress in education

In spite of all you hear and read about too much testing and not enough money being spent on education, Florida students are improving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Condo tower to replace Main Street businesses

Sports Page seeks a new downtown home while the Living Walls owner will retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Our View: Suspension reveals law flaw

The recent case of Manatee County Sheriff Lt. John Murrell being slapped with a three-week suspension is appalling, but revealing. In a reasonable world, Murrell would be lauded, not sharply disciplined.

  • East County
  • Opinion
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 22, 2016
Law enforcement light the way for Special Olympics

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department carry the torch for the 33rd annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Roger Sandt surveys the seawall behind his Ocean Boulevard property, and points out a groin that crumbled during Tropical Storm Isaac.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Seawater threatens Siesta Key property

A Siesta Key property owner wants to protect a seawall from erosion but has found coastal permitting issues tough to navigate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This pictures shows the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 in December 2015. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2017
Vehicles to drive diverging diamond traffic pattern this weekend

FDOT officials say the new traffic pattern for University Parkway at Interstate 75 is almost coming.

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Park has a baseball field, tennis courts and playground. Its Recreation Center building is used for fitness classes and occasional meetings and debates. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
The Bayfront Park Question

The town will soon revisit an issue that's familiar to any longtime resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2017
Longboat Harbourettes lunch at Lazy Lobster

Members of the group gathered at the Longboat Key restaurant on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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