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By the end of the year, FDOT officials plan to start construction on a roundabout to be located in front of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Roundabout plans circle East County

april fools

  • East County
  • News
Property appraisers have sought the right to collect taxes on Marina Jack property four times since the 1960s. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Furst won't appeal Marina Jack decision

After Marina Jack filed a lawsuit to dispute Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst's claim the restaurant owes $1.5 million in back property taxes, Marina Jack could appeal the ruling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jess Sturtevant and Ashley Rogers
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 16, 2015
Thrill of the Hunt: Canned Ham's vintage finds

With their new joint venture, Canned Ham Vintage, two antiquers are rolling back the clock on Sarasota's fashion scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Siesta Beach home, which has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area, sold for $877,500. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $877,500

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Diana Barrese, Sarasota, sold her home at 5161 Oxford Drive to Adrianus Kruf, Sarasota, for $877,500.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners consider new programs for 2016 budget

Although no official decision has been made, county staff presented some possible new programs and funding options at the budget workshop.

  • 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
A map shows the tentative route of Siesta Key sewer force main pipeline, through the Ashton Lakes neighborhood on the mainland. Sarasota County Public Works.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Siesta sewer project discussion delayed

The Sarasota County Commission has postponed discussion of the next step in its Siesta Key sewage project until the morning of March 28, at the County Administration Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 6, 2009
Man on the street: Mystery Man

We asked Sarasota residents if they recognized the person in this photo, who is the subject of a story in the Aug. 6 Sarasota Observer. About 50% of people polled said they recognized him.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christ Hunt, who currently co-runs a private investigation firm in Sarasota, is training to become a baseball umpire.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Perfect Pastime

A cop-turned-private investigator seeks another line of work. But he still aims to settle arguments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Occasions

To see your own wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth announcements in the Sarasota Observer, send your information to Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Get pumped for event

The Go Red for Women movement is asking communities nationwide to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease - the leading cause of death among women - by dressing in red.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
County partnering with Chalk Festival grant process

The Sarasota County Commission this week agreed to partner with the Chalk Festival in applying for a highly competitive National Endowment of the Arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2014
Our View

Sign the mayor petition

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Katie Klauber Moulton walks the bridge with her niece, Molly Klauber.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 8, 2009
Ranch's village project earns approval

The Sarasota County Planning Commission signed off Thursday on three of five comprehensive plan amendments proposed by Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for a 5,500-acre property south of the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • News
Fuzión Dance Artists perform on the top level of the Palm Ave. Garage Monday evening.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
Craig Colorusso installs exhibits around Sarasota

Artist Craig Collorusso, in conjunction with his exhibit opening at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Nov. 7, will install temporary sound exhibits around Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Kimberly Martinez believes she contracted Zika while traveling in the Virgin Islands.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Newest Sarasota Zika victim speaks out

Residents who suspect they have Zika should visit their primary physician before going to Sarasota Memorial Hospital or the health department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Lucia Blinn

Lucia Blinn recently published her fourth book, 'Celadon."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The 1.5-acre restaurant site is located at 8165 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. It formerly housed a trailer for Homes by Towne. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Ranch gains first lakefront restaurant

Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe bought a site adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Monday.

  • East County
  • News
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