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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Northwest Sarasota Master Plan's funding nixed for now

The majority of Sarasota city commissioners feel it's not the right time for a Northwest Sarasota master plan and land-use study.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 6, 2019
Bernard Levine DDS

Bernard Levine DDS, died peacefully May 4th at home on Longboat Key, FL at age 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Carol Wincenc. Photo by Christian Steiner.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota's Big League Festival

Just as Nik Wallenda was prepping for his breathtaking tightrope walk across Niagra Falls, the Sarasota Music Festival was wowing the audience in the Opera House with an equally exhilarating program of chamber music.

  • Arts + Culture
John Wild, Asima Palmer and Andrew Vac
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Kiwanis books meeting schedule

The next Kiwanis Club meeting is at noon on Oct. 19 at The Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryan McGregor started writing songs two years ago. The death of his friend inspired the song he played at the vigil Oct. 28.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2010
Overdose victim inspires Ranch songwriter

Lakewood graduate Bryan McGregor performed a song he wrote for Derek Spring, who died of a prescription overdose two years ago, at the Red Ribbon National Candle Light Vigil last week.

  • East County
  • News
A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Fish Hole reels in the line

The Fish Hole miniature golf course is temporarily closing to refresh the greenery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Village resident Pete Rowan photographed Broadway facing east in March to show parking congestion. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Villagers jam Town Hall for parking discussion

Longbeach Village residents say they often cannot park in front of their homes and worry about emergency vehicle access.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2010
Buchanan receives maritime honor

The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reed Savidge and his wife, Ginny, are finalizing renovations on a new convenience store at the site of the former Longboat 7-Eleven.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Store to open in the former 7-Eleven spot

Longboat Ace Hardware owner Reed Savidge will open a Quik-n-Easy convenience store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling vs. New College Turkey Bowl

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling vs. New College Turkey Bowl

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The 20-acre water park is proposed for the northeast corner of Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Water park proposal now public record

A request to redact documents was denied.

  • East County
  • News
Trevor Schmid, Nicholas Almeida, Alex den Boggende, Jayden Halas, Gabriel Klein, Blake Boules, Garrett Day and Jacob Crum try to form a circle without letting go of each other's hands.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Harvest United Methodist Church campers spelunk for spirituality

The Lakewood Ranch church held its annual vacation Bible school with an underground theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Pure voucher system is best school reform; Tea Party members know what they believe; Buchanan investigation looks politically vindictive

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 18, 2016
Siesta Key estate tops 2016 island sales

A real estate investment firm this month bought lots at the north end of the Key for $5.6 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Bolds wears his father's gear with his mother Tricia Bolds.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 18, 2015
Southside Village heats up for Morton's Chili Cook Off

Sarasota firefighters mix up winning recipes for the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This rendering details proposed improvements to the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2014
DID to consider further Main Street improvements

On Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will discuss expanding its boundaries to complete the last segment of a Main Street improvement project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Waste Pro garbage truck drivers awarded for safety; Local businessman publishes book on socialism; NBI Sun Control to donate percentage of sales; YMCA receives grant from Harry Sudakoff Foundation; SunTrust Bank hires new vice president; The Insurance Mart receives Best of Award; Half Shell Oyster House of Sarasota opening downtown; Darwin's on 4th hires brewmaster; Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota appoints new General Manager

  • Sarasota
  • News
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