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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 22, 2018
Observer recommends

Candidates endorsements for Aug. 28 primary elections

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Traffic flow will be maintained during the entire length of the Broadway road improvement project.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 31, 2014
Broadway resurfacing project begins

The town has contracted with Superior Asphalt to conduct a street resurfacing project on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Hembree and Mark Kauffman were developing the Lemon Avenue property in conjunction with the adjacent project at 1500 State St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alyson Dolan, Caitlin McMullen, Angela Rauter and Roger Pettingell
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 4, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Almost too perfect for words; A twinkle in his eye; C'est cheese!; Know your roll

  • Arts + Culture
With approval of the Aria project at 2251 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota developer Jay Tallman, president of Ascentia Group LLC, plans to open reservations for the project Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 21, 2014
P&Z Board approves $60 million condo project

Sixteen luxury beachfront condominiums priced between $3.44 million and $4.25 million were approved for the former Villa Am Meer site Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Siesta Key Light up the Village

Come out to Siesta Key to "light up" the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
SKVA debates outdoor displays and dredging

New twists on familiar debates drove the discussion during Siesta Key Village Association's Tuesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 20, 2014
Kiwanis Club flashes cash for Lawn Party

This year's raffle winner will be richer but won't drive away from the event in a shiny new set of wheels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 10, 2015
Film review: 'Spectre'

Character depth and enthusiasm fail to meet expectations in the latest 'Bond" film

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Club pro David Perritt and Course Superintendent Jamie McCrosky say Lakewood National has both challenging and forgiving qualities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2017
New golf course fits Lakewood Ranch to a tee

Lakewood National Golf Club on a roll after opening.

  • East County
  • News
Newly appointed County Commissioner Christine Robinson takes the oath of office, with her husband, Eric, by her side.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2010
Robinson sworn into office

County Commissioner Christine Robinson replaces retiring Commissioner Shannon Staub.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2017
Ballet fans take the stage with professional ballerinas for fairytale afternoon

The Sarasota Ballet’s youngest supporters got a unique insider look at the Sarasota Ballet School at Tea and Tutus on Oct. 7 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 19, 2012
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Help us Observe your news

Here at the Longboat Observer, we're planning on capturing a packed social scene with our cameras this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a beyond-clever adult fairytale that exceeds all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2009
Hurricane seminar to provide flood of information

Hurricane season began June 1, and you know the drill: It's time for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Hurricane Preparedness Seminar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Graycen Miller and Kasmine Heinlein
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 15, 2018
Models sparkle on the runway for SPARCC

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion Police was hosted Feb. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2017
Bayfront Westin hotel opens

Part of the Vue Sarasota Bay development, the 255-room Westin at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue opened today.

  • Sarasota
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