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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 5, 2014
Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
ManaSota League of Cities President Linda Yates
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities wants push for tougher vacation rental regs

Opposes legislation that mandates local government pay for relocating utility equipment within a public utility easement

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2010
Commission reviews preliminary budget

The town manager discussed a preliminary budget with the Town Commission at a special budget workshop Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chlo&euml Moretz star in "Let Me In."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 6, 2010
Film Review: 'Let Me In'

Every so often an American remake of an outstanding foreign film works. "Insomnia" and "The Vanishing" are two such films, as is the recently released "Let Me In."

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Department of Transportation promises to work to reduce signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Road signs on Longboat could be reduced

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has agreed to work with town staff and Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett to see if the number of road signs placed along Gulf of Mexico Drive can be reduced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ham Jones, pictured in 2007. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2015
Former Seafood Shack owner Ham Jones dies at 81

The Longboat Key resident founded the Cortez restaurant more than 40 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Judge rules against Colony Lender in damages claim

There's one ruling down, many more to go in the nonstop litigation involving the shuttered tennis and beach resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 29, 2009
Sign campaign assails Cabana Inn vote

The owner of the Cabana Inn began placing signs on his other properties Thursday urging Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner to change his vote, which denied a request to redevelop the motel/lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gary Glass

Gary Glass is the new director of community associations and services for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • East County
  • News
Jere and Joanne Sheehan aboard the Oasis of the Seas earlier this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Make your vote count at YourObserver.com

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kay Kouvatsos and Russell Matthes go over plans for the Light Up the Village parade which takes place Nov. 24.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta Key prepares for its holiday parade

With two months remaining before the celebration, SKVA members finalize their plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chris and Aimee Cogan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

  • Black Tie
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Vanessa Fine Jewelry co-owner Vanessa Baugh announced her candidacy from her storefront at 2 p.m., Thursday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2011
Baugh announces candidacy (VIDEO)

Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh will run for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2015
Film review: 'Room'

'Room' explores the depths of our psyches and the realities we create.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboat Key shines bright with holiday lights

We spent hours looking for the best holiday lights, and thankfully, 11 spots got us in the holiday spirit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2011
Zoning board ponders criteria for variances

After an influx of variance requests, the Zoning Board of Adjustment is worried about whether it's using the proper guidelines for granting variances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic will be rerouted near St. Armands Circle during a construction project in October.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2010
Crosswalk renovation to begin on St. Armands

Construction will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. except on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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