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The Sarasota Modern, located at 599 Cocoanut Ave., is the newest hotel project to enter the city's review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2015
Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
Park changes coming

To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Like Father, Like Son'

'Like Father, Like Son' is a perspective on parenting. The director seems to be alluding to the fact that it's like feeling one's way around in the dark, hoping to be enlightened.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Cops Corner

A man got drunk at a bar and asked his friend to drive him home. The friend drove the man's car, dropped off the man and left in the car. The next morning, the man couldn't get in touch with his friend and had no idea where the car was.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colorful artwork submitted from various organizations in on display at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Six candidates will interview for superintendent

School board members will independently interview each candidate Feb. 12. Interviews are open to the public.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2009
Manatee hospitals extinguish smoking

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Blake Medical Center all will become tobacco-free Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 27, 2009
Boohoo breakfasts

The first day of school cause mixed emotions

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County commissioners surround Michael's On East co-proprietors Phil Mancini, third from left, and Michael Klauber, fifth from left. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lansky.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 27, 2011
Sarasota: It's officially Michael's On East Day

At this morning's County Commission meeting, the commissioners declared April 27 "Michael's On East Day" in honor of the restaurant's 25th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2014
Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

  • Arts + Culture
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 1456 Point Crisp Road has four bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,867 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2014
Home in Point Crisp sells for $3.7 million

John and Lynn Noble, of Northampton, Pa., sold their home at 1456 Point Crisp Road to Michael Mitchell, of Sarasota, for $3.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roy Witte
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Business Observer

Gold Coast manager receives national award; Goodwill adds job specialist in Lakewood; Roy Witte joins Keller Williams

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
Life of Riley Foundation revs up for car show and fundraiser

The car-show fundraiser returns with the addition of a kick-off party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
County staff recommends trolleys for Siesta Key

Commissioners will consider buying 17 clean diesel buses Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The main residence at 7012 Riverview Blvd., in Bradenton, was built in 2007. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Four Coldwell associates named to Legends Society; Michael Saunders & Co. launches quarterly magazine; Sale is the largest in Manatee County since May 2011; SAR reports 22% increase in January YTD sales

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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