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Merrill
  • By David Merrill |
  • August 18, 2011
My View: Building a university economy

The future is retirement. At least that's what a report from the University of Florida says about Sarasota's economy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is a fashion designer with a rags-to-riches story. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Town Commission meets at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. today at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2012
Town Commission discusses budget and Colony today

Longboat Key town commissioners will adopt on first reading a final 2012-13 fiscal year budget and discuss a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort extension today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa Claus (Paul Kuell) and Marcus Yawn
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 13, 2010
Christ Church fulfills dreams of local kids

For the third year, members of Christ Church Presbyterian held a Christmas party for students of 13th Ave. Dream Center in Bradenton. As usual, Santa arrived with gift bags for the youngsters and they all enjoyed Christmas cookies. A special gift to the school was a selection of books for a lending library. The students, first, second and third graders sang their version of Jungle Bells and three students gave readings. Organizer of the party was Beverly Sutton assisted by several church members.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Harbor Acres home recently sold for for $2,993,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $2,993,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sharon Smythe (purple),  Monica Hall (red) and Miriam Gregory (pink) complete their Saturday morning run with the Lakewood Ranch Running Club.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Outdoor exercise: Don't sweat it

Minimize the impact of the summer heat on your body with these workout locations and tips.

  • Health
Freedom Elementary School's Isabella Pasquale says she loves to read, but she doesn’t have a favorite book or author. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing softball. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2014
Child starts youth library

When 9-year-old Isabella Pasquale moved to Heritage Harbour last summer, she heard it had a community library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2013
Braden Woods home burglarized

A home in the 9100 block of 64th Avenue East was burglarized sometime between June 26 and July 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2011
Firefighter pension issues debated

Edward Siedle, the investigator the Firefighters Pension Board hired, said last week that there are problems with the board's investment consultant. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney refuted the claims.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DID board members discussed bring back a storefront grant program and adding office space to City Hall for the city’s new economic development coordinator.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 22, 2013
DID considers storefront improvement grants

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is considering a storefront grant program for downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 25, 2009
TOP STORY February: City to choose Palm Avenue plan

Developers submitted their proposals for a planned parking garage on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit Sarasota is working with the Siesta Key Village Association to modify "Number 1 Beach" signs for long-term use.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 11, 2012
Visit Sarasota thinks big

Visit Sarasota will partner with the newly formed U.S. marketing campaign called Brand USA to target European tourists.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2012
SCORES: Sarasota Crew wins state championship

The Sarasota Crew collected 11 medals en route to winning the 2012 FSRA State Sculling Championship April 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Debbie Wagner and Gena Rogers accepted state- and national-award trophies from students from Braden River High School July 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Living Legacy: Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Wearing seat belts may have saved the lives Lakewood Ranch High School students Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers, who died as a result of a Christmas Day crash in 2011. Now, students from their rival school are using the story to continue the boys' legacy and promote safety.

  • East County
  • News
Shane Davidson slides safely back into first base during Lakewood Ranch's 9-1 victory over Braden River Feb. 22.
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
Meeting on the Mound

East County and district rivals Braden River and Lakewood Ranch took to the fields in pivotal district contests Feb. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 4, 2010
Commission approves setback changes in Cascades

The changes will allow the homebuilder to construct larger homes on existing lots if customers desire them.

  • East County
  • News
Master sandsculptor Bert Adams works on his creation, "Ying Yang," during the inaugural Crystal Classic in 2010 on Siesta Public Beach. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Crystal Classic VIP fundraiser planned Nov. 8

During the Nov. 1 Siesta Key Village Association meeting, Cheryl Gaddie, president of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, invited everyone to participate in a VIP meet-and-greet reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8, for the international participants coming to the Key for the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Commission enacts new ethics policy

The policy stipulates duties and responsibilities of all Sarasota County employees and the County Commission regarding the prevention and reporting of fraud.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Goodwill Manasota trucks robbed

More than $5,000 in tools was stolen from three Goodwill trucks in the organization's Sarasota facilities parking lot Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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