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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Half marathon yields temporary road closure; Serenity Creek Subdivision to expand

  • East County
  • News
District 1 Commissioner-Elect Lynn Larson gets the news that she beat Mayor Lee Rothenberg.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • October 29, 2012
Mobility Meetings – your cheat sheet for creating a better downtown

Mobility Meetings – your cheat sheet for creating a better downtown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Our view: Don't fall for Internet tax

Cyber Monday - the Black Friday for online retailers - triggered and amplified the debate again: whether online retailers should be required to collect sales taxes just as brick-and-mortar retailers do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2014
Bridge openings questioned

The U.S. Coast Guard sets the hours of the New Pass Bridge and Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'Woody Sez: the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2014
THEATER: 2015 Highlights

Not to spoil the surprise, but here's a sneak peak at the don't-miss plays at nearby theaters in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
Mara Falahee's 1,000-point career is a first for ODA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Thunder star scores 1,000th point

Senior Mara Falahee scored her 1,000th career point on a three-pointer during the Lady Thunder's 43-9 victory over St. Stephen's Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization members A.G. Lafley, Jennifer Compton and Keith Dubose brainstorm at a January meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Commission keeps eye on bayfront planning

As an independent planning group develops a vision for redeveloping Sarasota’s bayfront, the eventual judgment of the City Commission will serve as a guiding force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
Athlete of the week: Ryan Sollazzo

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Ryan Sollazzo recorded his first hat trick of the season to help lead the Mustangs to a 4-0 victory over district rival Braden River Nov. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
County installs four-way stop at busy intersection

Manatee County officials hope a simple solution will fix a growing traffic problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will meet Monday, June 10, for a quarterly update from county staff.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 7, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update

Sarasota County staff will present updates on a proposed bus rapid transit system, watershed plans, and transportation concurrency during a workshop Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Schoenbaum was working at the 2014 Renaissance Luncheon; this year, she is its first "Renaissance Woman of the Year" honoree. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Renaissance Luncheon Breaks New Ground at 35 and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Citizens fight for Payne Park Auditorium

The Payne Park Auditorium seemed destined for demolition, but a strong public response could keep the building in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 21, 2012
East County schools earn top marks

Three Manatee County District high schools earned A grades for the 2011-2012 school year, including Braden River High School and Lakewood Ranch High School, according to High School Accountability Grades released today by the Department of Education.

  • East County
  • News
With their new artist collective, Central Avenue Makers Space, Shawn O'Malley and Victoria Arendt hope to promote sustainability — and Sarasota's underground arts scene.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
Makers’ Mark: Sarasota's underground artist collective

Central Avenue Makers Space crafts a connection to history with repurposed art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 11, 2013
Don’t judge a restaurant by its name

Don’t judge a restaurant by its name

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The colorful and elaborate lighting display at this shopping center in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, shows the capabilities of the lighting system that will be installed at Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Selby Five Points Park sees the light

An $81,000 tree-lighting system, capable of 60 million color tones, will soon illuminate Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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