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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
SIDELINES

FHSAA announces football districts; Emily Bulfin sets new basketball record; Trevon Young's double-double leads Pirates; Lakewood Mustangs fall to Cardinal Mooney Cougars

  • East County
  • Sports
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 13, 2012
Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

Start the holiday arts season with a classic---well, sorta

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 15, 2010
Bayfront roundabout plan up for vote

City commissioners may approve a bayfront-connectivity plan that would install six roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This stretch of US 41 could look very different soon.
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 31, 2015
Developer proposes major project for south Sarasota

Developers want to build up to 130 residential units and 16 commercial buildings on 18 acres in south Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 13, 2017
Christ Church fries up fellowship

Christ Church congregants gathered for a fish fry on Aug. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 25, 2016
FDOT announces crosswalk improvements

Additional flashing signs and pavement markers will be placed to alert motorists to upcoming crosswalks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The request for proposal for a contractor to take up Siesta Village maintenance will be a prominent topic at tomorrow's Siesta Key Village Association meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2012
SKVA to discuss village maintenance contract

The Siesta Key Village Association will meet Tuesday, June 5, for its monthly meeting and discuss topics including progress of the village maintenance contract.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nathalie McCulloch and Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton at a Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show in 2014.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Nathalie McCulloch volunteered way through life

The longtime Selby Gardens volunteered, 98, died Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
In Bloom: President and CEO for Selby Gardens

Jennifer Rominiecki started as the new President and CEO for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in January.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Allinson poses with his painting of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Photos by Heather Merriman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 13, 2014
Local artist paints Chiles restaurants

John Allinson sought to recreate the energy of each dining spot when the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned him for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is considering building a garage with more than 500 spaces on the site of a public lot along North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
St. Armands zeroes in on garage tax plan

As the city pursues a potential parking garage on St. Armands, a consultant has recommended a proportionate payment scheme for area property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke in defense of County Administrator Randall Reid at Wednesday's meeting, but ultimately voted for his removal.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 23, 2013
A big week for the BCC

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) had a busy week, approving funding for several high-profile projects, making a key staff change and addressing hot-button issues in a joint meeting with the city of Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 4,800-square-foot unit offers views of the beach from nearly every room. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2014
La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million

Roger Pettingell represented the seller, and Steve Harris represented the buyer in the second highest condo sale of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2012
Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
OUR VIEW: Valid straw poll imperative

The two sides in the debate over Lakewood Ranch incorporation do not agree on much. But one thing they have in common is a tit-for-tat dance that is probably confusing the incorporation debate more than anything else.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By PIC Board of Directors |
  • July 14, 2010
My View

Who the heck is PIC?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Fish Fry to net good old time

Be prepared to take the bait and get hooked on Longboat's annual fish fry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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