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Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside  Elementary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2010
Our View: Act II should be even better

Let's start with this: Never have we seen anyone obtain $600,000 in taxpayer cash so quickly and easily.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 9, 2014
Developer turns over land to Stoneybrook association

Members of the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association prepare to 'create their own destiny,' as they take over land ownership rights after more than a decade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2009
St. Stephen's teacher earns fellowship

Dominique Craft, an East County resident, will attend the 2009 Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers by the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 26, 2010
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate

While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2010
Lady Pirates go 1-1 in Miss Sarasota Tournament

The Braden River High softball team defeated Riverview 7-0 Feb. 3 and fell to Sarasota 1-0 Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brent Parker stands at the Sarasota bayfront, which his Sarasota Vision project hopes to one day connect to Main Street via a pedestrian walkway. Parker is a resident of Golden Gate Point.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Neighbors: Brent Parker

A Sarasota architect has a unique vision for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

Sarasota city commissioners discussed extending a ban on events at St. Armands Circle Park through April, but City Attorney Robert Fournier strongly discouraged the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Smith presents Gilles Canesse a gold medal for winning the Southeast Regional men’s singles competition.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Qualifying Round

The Sarasota Club de Petanque will host the 2013 FPUSA National Men's Triples Championship and World Championship Qualification Tournament Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 30, 2013
Colony drama continues in bankruptcy court Nov. 22

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May told Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties last week he's 'sticking to' a schedule that leaves the day open for motions and a settlement review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jon Thaxton |
  • July 29, 2010
MY VIEW: Amendment 4 will stymie our economy

It's completely unrealistic to expect voters to understand the often-arcane issues in comp-plan amendments. That's why we elect representatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Palm Avenue parking garage behind schedule

Scheduling conflicts with Florida Power & Light put the Palm Avenue parking garage project two weeks behind schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 22, 2009
Man on the street: Vacation destination

We hit the streets to find out locals' favorite places for a 'stay-cation.' With many people choosing to stay close to home for vacations this year, we rounded up your top nearby suggestions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Pass Grill looks like the cleanest bait shop you’ll ever see. Fishing lures, Old Florida prints, oars, nets and flippers adorn the walls.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 16, 2013
Circle update: Sayonara sushi, hello hamburgers

The pink quadrant loses one restaurant, gains another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 16, 2010
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue

The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tea House. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
Steeped in Sarasota

Sarasota may be known as a vacation spot for many Northerners, but what about those looking for a quick break from their hectic day? We found that Sarasota is steeped in teahouse tradition - relaxation and rejuvenation are merely a cup away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
Alta Vista traffic circle to change

Neighborhood complaints have spurred the city to alter some of the features of a Shade Avenue traffic circle. If residents aren't pleased with the changes, the circle will be removed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: Too soon for the petitions

We get it: When you're in a battle, you do what you have to do, and you be aggressive about it. No stone unturned, as the cliche goes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Police Chief Peter Abbott submitted his resignation Tuesday, May 18.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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