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Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 27, 2013
Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

  • Arts + Culture
In this rendering by Fawley Bryant Architecture, the Baltimore Orioles player development facility is proposed just south of the current clubhouse, shown in white, with expanded parking along North Euclid Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2024
Orioles plan expansion of spring training facilities

A proposed clubhouse addition would bring high-tech batting cages, player facilities and additional parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brigette Kubin, owner of the newly opened Three Island Monkeys, shows off the new sweaters the boutique is carrying during this year's "Meet Greet Eat."
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 11, 2025
Up-and-coming business celebrates wins at Meet Greet Eat

The Longboat Key business community took the opportunity to connect with residents at this 19th annual chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Theo Chien and Peter Ginsburg test out their fire helmets at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92. The pair picked out some fire station-themed toys while meeting first responder staff at the annual event.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 27, 2026
Longboat families connect with first responders

Visitors of all ages got the chance to check out new first responder equipment and the big rigs at the Station 92 open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Our View: Behind the amendments

Florida's general election ballots overflow with proposed constitutional amendments. This year is no different. There will be 11 proposed state constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Woodland's Easter Eggstravaganza

Woodland, The Community Church will host its annual Easter celebration tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Canine needs a good home

Carter, this handsome, 1-year-old male Jack Russell terrier, needs a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donald Trump, holding his copy of the Sarasota Observer, told reporters during a press conference Sunday, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, that if President Barack Obama is re-elected, there might not be a country left in four years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2012
VIDEO: Donald Trump visits Sarasota

The Donald Trump accepted the organization's Statesman of the Year distinction by the Republican Party of Sarasota last weekend. Watch what he had to say on video.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band performed several songs at the event.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Gov. Rick Scott shook hands with Observer Group employees this morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2011
Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Kiwanians driven to help the hungry

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will continue to collect food for its spring food drive through Sunday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Weather Photo: FAIR WEATHER

Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: VANTAGE POINT

Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN GLOW

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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