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"A friend of mine who is an interior designer had this table base made for me." — Alan Kasow
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 23, 2012
Decor: High-rise Haven

Susan Blais and Alan Kasow used to drive down Gulfstream Avenue and stare longingly up at one penthouse in particular.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 27, 2009
Man on the street: All business

We asked residents and business owners what new businesses they would like to see on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Briefs

Property values to drop 9.44%; All Angels requests placement on wayfinding sign; fire union elects new vice president

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2015
Rolls-Royce showroom rolling into downtown Sarasota

Dimmitt Automotive Group will open a luxury car dealership featuring Rolls-Royce in downtown Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 29, 2012
A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River will try to get its first win Friday night versus Palmetto.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2011
Pirates come up a point short

For the second week in a row, Braden River found itself on the outside looking in following a 7-6 loss to North Port Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 17, 2015
WATCH: Richie Brasil

WATCH: Richie Brasil

  • Arts + Culture
Grand Slam Plaza has a large unit with a mezzanine and elevator available for lease.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

Kyle Turoff announced plans to fundraise for a new performance space for the nonprofit theater company located at the southwest corner of Tuttle Ave. and 12th street.

  • Arts + Culture
The Healthy Start Coalition provides professional services for pregnant women, infants and new families in Sarasota County.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 17, 2013
Healthy Start Coalition announces keynote speaker

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota Inc. annual meeting will take place Sept. 26 at Sarasota Laurel Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 20 residents spoke at the meeting, with about half supporting less-restrictive regulations and the other half wanting more regulations on sound levels downtown.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 5, 2013
Ad-hoc Sarasota city committee will consider sound regulations

Sarasota city commissioners also accepted final findings of cyber report and honored performer Nik Wallenda at Monday night's meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chidsey Library was built in 1941 for an estimated $25,000. The historical building on the North Trail now houses the Official Visitors Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Town Commission will also review parking restrictions for Longbeach Village.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2012
Commission discusses hedge heights tonight

The Town Commission on second reading is poised to approve a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Farmers Market has already begun testing the waters for expansion, holding a Wednesday event in Five Points Park this season.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Sarasota Farmers Market considers growth, permanent location

Inspired by the construction activity downtown, Sarasota Farmers Market leaders are embarking on a visioning process for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of April 12-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort's clubhouse was closed for one day last week after a lightning strike. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort reopens after lightning strike scare

Firefighters were at the scene for two-and-a-half hours last week responding to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tourists take pictures of the birds nesting on the Roberts Bay Islands as the boat cruises along the eastern edge of the islands.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
State agency pursues heightened protection for bird habitat

Bird enthusiasts want to protect the colony on the Roberts Bay Islands. They just disagree on how to best protect it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Expo tests, educates residents on health

Find free screenings, discussions and demonstrations on healthy lifestyle how-tos at the annual Health & Wellness Expo.

  • East County
  • News
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