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Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Re Federico

Re Federico owners Massimo Murri and Alessandro Danieli share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Loveland Follies presents "A Really Big Shoe, the Life and Times of Ed Sullivan" from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Scene & Heard

Loveland Players give the audience heart; Firemen's wish granted

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Cops Corner 03.04.10

Parallel parking. The complainant called police to report a man lying down in a parking spot on the street. It was not revealed if he was doubled parked.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photos by  Robin Hartill Traffic backs up on the John Ringling Causeway, allowing Town Planner Maika Arnold to soar past Managing Editor Robin Hartill on her bicycle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 25, 2015
The amazing race

Town Planner Maika Arnold bikes, and Longboat Observer Managing Editor Robin Hartill drives in a race through afternoon traffic gridlock. Guess who won by 11 minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CONTRIBUTED  Braden River High senior Sam Woolf moved on in the "American Idol" competition April 10, and will compete among the show's top seven contestants.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf sails into top seven on "American Idol"

Sam Woolf wins a spot in the top seven on "American Idol" April 10.

  • East County
  • News
A seating area between Publix and CVS offers a shaded spot to enjoy the new shopping center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 13, Publix: Be there with bells on

The new 49,000-square-foot store will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are spearheading an advertising effort to highlight some of the distinctive characteristics of the downtown area. Banners will adorn downtown light poles as part of the campaign. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2014
Downtown groups unite to promote the district

Before the Mall at University Town Center opens, downtown leaders are launching a campaign to keep shoppers in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alicia King |
  • November 4, 2013
Cozy coats for fall

Cozy coats for fall

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Inside Central Park

Developer Pat Neal shares his vision for Lakewood Ranch's newest community - its first north of State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Clark Dean is the first American in 50 years to win the single scull race at the World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Dean makes history with single scull win at World Juniors

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Like in the Chicago location, guests who choose to sit at the bar can see into the kitchen through a specially designed linen glass, which allows them to watch chefs in action.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2014
Saks' restaurant only second in nation

Although it's located inside the store, Sophie's Sarasota is designed to draw in dine-in only customers to the new Saks Fifth Avenue store.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

LLSA Chamber is getting a 'boost' online; Local landmarks nominated as top 100 Florida buildings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Tara Elementary

Fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary School learned how to perform CPR April 15.

  • East County
  • Schools
Susan Angerman, Coral Pleas and Mary King
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2011
American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

  • Black Tie
Braden River High School student Taylor Nelson, 16, returns books to their shelves for community service hours.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2016
Braden River Library turns another page

The branch celebrates its 25th anniversary March 19 and hopes an expansion will be part of its future.

  • East County
  • News
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues thanks community leaders for their contributions to the organization during the 2015 Leadership Breakfast.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.8.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 7, 2015
Film Review: 'Love and Mercy'

"Love and Mercy" chronicles the journey of triumph and tragedy that Brian Wilson endured as songwriter and musician for the Beach Boys.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The proposed dredging of Big Pass continues to be a source of controversy.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
City, Siesta remain at odds on Big Pass

The city is trying to establish an insurance policy to convince Siesta Key residents to support the dredging of Big Pass, but Siesta is still calling for county intervention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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