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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 7, 2014
Siesta Beach renovations top SKVA's agenda

The Siesta Key Village Association met for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, opening the new year with fresh concerns about the impacts of a renovation project at Siesta Beach on the island's tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility Chief Plant Officer Roger Hostetler explains the hours-long process it takes to convert sewage into fresh water to be discharged into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 10, 2016
County pumps Siesta plant closure back to 2018

After receiving an extension, Sarasota County has more time to decommission the wastewater plant on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Wobbly Feet plans Wifflemania

The East County-based Wobbly Feet Foundation will host Wifflemania for a Cure of A-T, a wiffleball tournament, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, at Longwood Park. 6050 Longwood Run Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2011
i9 Sports announces summer camp

i9 sports will host a multi-sport summer camp from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13-17 and June 20-24 at Bayside Community Church, 15800 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nik Wallenda
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Big names under the Big Top

An integral part of Sarasota's performing arts season is the winter show by Circus Sarasota, "Fearless," which runs Feb. 6 through Feb. 22 in the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Arts + Culture
The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the "little piece of Old Florida" up for sale, citing a rebounding economy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 26: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement signed Wednesday night; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse; Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act; Linger Lodge & Campground up for sale

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Hunt them hogs!

The problem appears to be hogs tearing up thousands of acres of publicly owned land in Sarasota County and destroying natural habitat.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is holding out hope that residents' safety concerns will be addressed, but substantial challenges are in their way.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Marbut, the consultant hired to address the region’s homelessness issues, addresses a joint meeting of the city and county commissions on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota residents speak out about homeless shelter

During Monday's joint meeting, city and county commissioners identified three sites as potential locations for a regional 'come as you are' shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan and Tootie Kennedy receive a plaque to commemorate their contributions to the Sarasota Military Academy. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

After 46 years, Dan Kennedy is finally graduating from high school — as an educator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The polls will be open until 7 p.m. this evening for voters.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 10, 2011
Sarasota will choose new commissioner today

The District 1 race will be decided in a runoff election between candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Spirit of America

From the Pilgrims' first courageous footsteps on America's shore to Neil Armstrong's first footsteps on the Moon, the spirit of America is unique.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Sarasota to rehear Villages proposal

Commissioner Mason says she may change her vote. Doing so would be good news for SMR.

  • East County
  • News
San Marco Plaza President Barb Smith said the plaza may host a "Rock Around the Clock Tower" event, as it did Christmas 2011, once the plaza's anchor space secures a new tenant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
San Marco gains momentum

The summer has proved an eventful time for tenants in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2014
Shelter site could become available

The city has identified a possible alternate staging area for a deep-injection well project, which would free up a potential homeless shelter site on city property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
Sarasota Elf goes home for the holidays

During a quick trip back to the North Pole, the Sarasota Elf took a moment to himself and relaxed with a dirty martini while reading The Sarasota Observer inside the elf break room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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