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City Commissioners will discuss a special overlay district in Laurel Park at Monday's meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider new Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Dr. Beach or Stephen P. Leatherman, a coastal geologist, announced his list of top 10 beaches in the nation with Siesta Key at No.2.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Key No. 2

Dr. Beach releases ranking for top beaches in America.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Ranch YMCA to offer golf lessons

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will begin offering golf programs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 21, 2011
Business Observer

Octex expansion plans for 80 new jobs American Advertising Federation elects governor Sir Speedy receives sales volume award Mercedes Medical adds home testing market Florida Bar Foundation names first vice president

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Three shops leave San Marco

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa, Underseas Paradise and Manatee Golf all have new storefronts. The rest of the plaza remains open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Winter the calf gets ready to show with Savannah Freitag, a Lakewood Ranch High FFA member.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 15, 2016
The Manatee County Fair's show ring turns black and white

Local FFA and 4-H members showed their dairy cows Friday night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan to host open house today at new district office

Congressman Vern Buchanan invites the public to attend an open house at his new Sarasota District Office.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2013
Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louies Modern. Photo by Perry Johnson.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Tidbites

Louies Modern Is open for business; The Francis Is open for business; Derek's Culinary casual is a mover and shaker;Eat Out by Stopping In; Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar Spices Up University Park

  • Arts + Culture
A home in Red Rock Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling recently for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 5, 2018
Red Rock Terrace home sells for $4.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Send us your announcements!

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 11, 2016
Emerald City Ball dazzles with performances by cast of 'The Wiz'

West Coast Black Theatre Troupe’s 17th anniversary celebration featured an award presentation, several performances and a special announcement.

  • Black Tie
Twin sisters Brooke and Casey Farrow, both Braden River senior softball players, signed their national letters of intent to Chipola College on Nov. 10.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
East County Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

15 area athletes ink their college choices.

  • East County
  • Sports
Birthday boy Gil Waters and wife Elisabeth.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 5, 2017
Gil Waters celebrates 90th

Waters and his wife, Elisabeth, have been Sarasota philanthropists, contributing especially to the city’s many arts organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 11, 2014
The social calendar calls

Black Tie is collecting events for the 2014-2015 Black Tie social calendar -- make sure your organization is included.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Soprano Hope Koehler. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 2, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: Hope Koehler, soprano

Every once in a while, we hear a singer (violinist, pianist, you name it) who is so good, so magnetic, so talented, we wonder why the performer hasn't had a major career and become a household name. Take Hope Koehler.

  • Arts + Culture
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