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Richie James
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 11, 2012
When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High safety Zack Larson.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Pentathlon changes venues

As excitement builds for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, Lakewood Ranch assumes a greater share of the spotlight.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens and SKA member Bob Luckner take a break from picking up litter on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Turnout collects record haul

Members of the Siesta Key Association, the Siesta Key Village Association and the Bay Island Association joined forces on Saturday to pick up trash on Ocean Boulevard and on Higel/Siesta Drive all the way to the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Trey Austin-McGhee, Page Bobzin, Alexis Cordero and Shelby Delgado. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
Blowin' in the wind

Brookside Middle School students recently designed and built miniature windmills as part of their engineering technology class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Something fishy going on at Mote; Foxy Lady to open second location on St. Armands

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meet this week's athlete of the week: Issac Mingus.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Greenspace committee rejects mitigation plan

A majority of the committee tasked with revising the city's greenspace policy came out against the concept of requiring business owners to replace any greenspace it covers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Hayek maligned, equality corrupted; Another solution exists; Thorpe delivers again

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"The Crucible" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: 'The Crucible'

'The Crucible' runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
The buildings will be surrounded by trees and have stone accents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2014
Construction begins on ParkCrest site

The new site plan for the property, which wraps around the southwest side of Bennett Park, includes more open space and more trees. The complex on 67 acres will have a nature-oriented theme and two clubhouses.

  • East County
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GreenPointe Communities acquired the former Sarasota Quay site for $27 million in 2014.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2015
Former Quay owner moves forward with development

The owner of 14 acres on Sarasota's Bayfront has asked the city for a community workshop to consider street vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local funds are needed to help pay for a seasonal traffic study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2016
Local funds needed to power traffic study

Metropolitan Planning Organization funds will help drive a seasonal traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
FDOT turns down Midnight Pass speed-limit request

Saying studies do not justify a change, the Florida Department of Transportation has denied a request by the Sarasota County Commission, the Siesta Key Condominium Council and the Siesta Key Association, requesting a lower speed limit on a one-mile segment of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gulf of Mexico Drive will receive future crosswalks in places where there are high numbers of pedestrians crossing the Key’s busiest road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2014
FDOT will perform pedestrian count

The town of Longboat Key has requested a new pedestrian count be performed next month to verify where crosswalks are needed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tana Sandefur
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2014
In memoriam: Tana Sandefur

Tana Sandefur, 81, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The purchased plazas are located at 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
River Club Plaza piece sells

Unicorp National Development purchased the 4.8-acre property for $7.35 million.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department officers reported a man lost control of his truck in the middle of the Key Thursday morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 16, 2013
Truck drives through seagrapes on Longboat Key

A white pickup truck lost control on Gulf of Mexico Drive Thursday, putting two holes in a stretch of seagrapes that sit across from the town's two mobile home parks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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