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i-Ride Sarasota's top destinations have been downtown supermarkets, including the Whole Foods on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. recently sold for $1,762,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 2, 2017
Sansara condominium sells for $1,762,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 18-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
St. Armands LLC purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle for $850,000. The 647-square-foot building was constructed in 1959.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Sunglass Express Optical building sells for $850,000

St. Armands LLC, a Florida limited-liability company managed by Robert and Yvonne Schloss, purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle, where their Sunglass Express Optical store is located, for $850,000 from Darol Fry, 178 N. Washington Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
Blues clues

Sarasota Blues Festival's on-site coordinator, Sheyenne Michelizzi, talks trash, porta-potties and touring with The Allman Brothers.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Magee, SKVA member representing the UPS Store and a beachfront property owner, said it was necessary to put a security guard on the beach because non-guests were crowding out paying customers and future guests. File image.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Private beaches post security guards

The battle between owners of beachfront property and public-use advocates is on the brink of reigniting. Parties hope to throw water on the debate before it heats up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • July 16, 2012
Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th

Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Students cheered as Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Principal puckers up for pig kiss

As a reward for students raising $10,000 at a recent fundraiser, Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig April 15.

  • East County
  • News
(Alex Mahadevan) None of the new sea turtle nests on Longboat Key were disturbed when a man drove onto the beach Sunday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2016
Joy rider threatens Longboat turtle nests

The Longboat Key Police Department cited a man for driving his truck onto the beach Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Your Fitness Instructor moves to new location; AMI Water Shuttle adds Longboat Key stop; Mote Marine, Whole Foods team up for Giving Challenge; Key Club to host orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Moor

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Pentathlon: a greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 9, 2012
Harness the Power of Feng Shui to Find Love

Harness the Power of Feng Shui to Find Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's varsity front row players, specifically hitters and blockers, use the Vert Coach technology during practice and in the weight room.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Technical Advantage

Sarasota High's Chad Sutton records his players' every jump in his Vert Coach data center. His players can see they're improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2012
Home-Tech shows off new showroom

The company has opened a showroom on Lena Road, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Calvin Farias, Patrick Ward, Jessica Cohen and Edward French in Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • August 11, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Read Anna Dearing's review of Sarasota Ballet's performance of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2016
Santa sparks holiday cheer

Santa Claus had the honor of plugging in the downtown Christmas tree in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 5, 2015
Film Review 'Wild Tales'

Ironies, coincidences and bad behavior collide in the explosive new film, "Wild Tales."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A scene from "Shank's Mare," Tom Lee's most recent production that combines Western and traditional Japanese puppetry techniques.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Asia Arrives at RIAF

In its first themed program, the seventh annual Ringling International Arts Festival will present a blend of historic and modern Asian performances.

  • Arts + Culture
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