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  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2014
DID warns against return of paid parking

After one board member said it appeared paid parking appeared poised to return to Sarasota streets, the rest of the group voiced its staunch opposition to such a program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2009
Kiwanis Club to move meetings to the Key Club

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key moves to a new location after more than 10 years at the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 6, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 6

Busted: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Lake Club home at 15514 Anchorage Place sold for $3.5 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,060 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2020
Lake Club home tops local sales at $3.5 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas

Lake Club home tops residential real estate transactions in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas from Dec. 7-11.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in state championship match

The Cougars went up 2-0 before losing in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 2013 Asian Cultural Art Festival will feature performances of the Chinese peacock dance, the Isan folk dance of Thailand and the Philippines tinikling, among others.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maria Cora Gaffar

Maria Cora Gaffar has always had a strong sense of identity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ouvamia Gavrilis laughs with her "Yia Yia," Patricia Jasionowski.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students and their grandparents ate muffins and spent time together during the school's Goodies with Grandparents breakfast, Sept. 5. To also celebrate Grandparents Day, the children gave their family members pictures they crafted during class time.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,872 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 13, 2012
Home in Mira Mar sells for $1.45 million

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Marek and Grazyna Piekos, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road to Stephen Witzer, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Don O’Leary
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: O'Leary leaves CDD 2

Don O'Leary has stepped down to accept a position as a fire commissioner. The board is seeking a replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Casey Wingate will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Feb. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2018
From Clover Bud to Sweetheart in Manatee County

Myakka City teen will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at Ranch Rodeo.

  • East County
  • News
Christian and Caroline Corcoran celebrated Father’s Day with their dad Joe.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Club Father's Day BBQ

The Longboat Key Club celebrated Father's Day Sunday, June 17 with a barbeque on the beach. Approximately 70 people streamed in and out of the annual Father's Day celebration between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
XPLOSION travel basketball teams seek players

The XPLOSION travel basketball program will host tryouts for its fifth-sixth-and-eleventh-grade teams Feb. 26 at Impact Basketball Academy, 582 McIntosh Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino shakes hands with Sloan after swearing her into office.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 29, 2017
Girls Inc. swears in new town officials

The mock town of Dream Harbor has a new class of leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 19, 2014
Planning board recommends zoning changes

The change will reflect the historic and intended future uses of the properties at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ensemble Basiani. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2012
Music Review: Ringling International Arts Festival: Phyllis Chen

Like the Ringling International Art Festival's productions in past years, this season's was salted with hits and, occasionally, peppered with misses. Take the very long hour of Phyllis Chen's Toy Piano as an example.

  • Arts + Culture
Thomas Giugovaz and Kate Honea perform in The Sarasota Ballet’s production of Sir Peter Wright’s “Giselle.” Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 29, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet embodies romance in quintessential 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Peter Wright’s 'Giselle,' accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
News Briefs

Fresh flag flies in Siesta Key Village

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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