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Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Candidates campaign for sign answers

Gene Jaleski and Larry Grossman say more than 10 of their campaign signs have gone missing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since he joined the city in 2017, Steve Cover has been preparing to undertake a comprehensive transportation study to assist with long-term planning.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Steve Cover

The city’s planning director will lead significant discussions about traffic, zoning and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 25, 2017
Anonymous sources: No

The Lamestream Media’s slipshod practices and blatant biases are tarnishing the entire industry. In the old days, today’s fake news writers would get the Trump treatment: ‘You’re fired!’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
All along Main Street, signs beckon visitors to businesses. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
City signs: mixed messages

After tightening restrictions on private signage, the city wants to make an exception for commercial signs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pete Cumming has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since 2012. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town dock is a popular spot for launching kayaks in the Longbeach Village. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Kayaks launch complaints from Villagers

Some Longbeach Village residents don't want vendors using the town dock to launch kayak tours, but it's not illegal under the town's codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Go Lucky Clea (#4) takes the lead.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Greyhound racing gives audiences a thrill and dogs a purpose

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sordid Lives'

For a glimpse at 'Sordid Lives,' check out The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
"I have a shop behind our pool at home," says Michael Gray, technical director at The Players Theatre. "My daughter is always asking to come inside and tinker. It’s adorable."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Scenic route

Set designer Michael Gray has worked at amusement parks and the Home Shopping Network, yet he feels most at home in The Players Theatre's scene shop.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Cops Corner 03.17.11

An unknown white male in his 50s or 60s approached the victim while she was shopping at the grocery store. The suspect distracted her by telling her he was throwing a party and didn't know what kind of cheese to buy.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"You can make something out of nothing as long as you love it and as long as you have an eye (for it)," David Kovach says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Because he says sew

It's every actor's nightmare to be naked on stage, but costume shop manager David Kovach has them covered.

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Herke stands in front of his car collection, which includes several racing BMWs, a Porsche, a Pantera and his daily driver: a customized 1972 BMW 2002, dubbed "Shorty," whose back end he cut off.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Life in the Fast Lane: Peter Herke

Retired racecar driver and Sarasota resident Peter Herke built a career on his mechanical expertise and desire to continue pushing the limits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Residents line up to get into The Fresh Market on April 24.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2024
The Fresh Market opens in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 residents lined up to be the first shoppers in The Green's new store on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Business
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