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City officials have designated a sliver of land next to the Palm Avenue parking garage as a hotel site. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Hotel developers reveal hands

After legal counsel for the city determined both hotel proposals contain violations of a state constitution provision, both developers said they are willing to negotiate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman star in "Barney's Version."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 9, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Barney's Version'

'Barney's Version' is based on a 1997 novel by Mordecai Richler and stars Paul Giamatti as a womanizing soap-opera producer.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 6405 Gulfside Drive has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2013
Bird Key, Sleepy Lagoon homes top weekly sales

Homes on Bird Key and in Sleepy Lagoon on Longboat Key top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan |
  • November 4, 2009
Deal Us In - A choice: Play or defend

There are thousands of bridge books available today but not one titled "Play or Defend."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D.

John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D., resident of Sarasota died on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born on Feb. 14, 1925.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells for $4.2 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Dec. 14 and Dec. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Julia Mounts

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2010
Homes Sweet Homes

The annual Parade of Homes features model homes throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties, including several in Lakewood Ranch and other East County communities.

  • East County
  • News
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 Robin Roy |
  • October 15, 2009
Police beating investigation nears end

The city details the process in which the report will be released on the June videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, left, believes the newly installed parking meters could drive customers away from downtown businesses.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
Workshop focuses on parking and budget

An informal City Commission meeting allowed commissioners to highlight issues most important to them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 14, 2009
Deal Us In: Double dummy

'Double dummy' means looking at all four hands and deciding what line of play would be best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Braden River High Key Club hits courts for charity

The club will host a sand volleyball fundraiser March 10. Teams can register through March 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Town, FDOT to talk crosswalks

The liability of the town and other agencies in a recent fatality is unclear, but they'll talk about ways to improve GMD safety at an upcoming workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
FULL STORY: Beach study finds north end needs three groins

The Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study recommends one terminal groin and two permeable-adjustable groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 29, 2012
Quiet Quality from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill

Quiet Quality from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota County braces for looming shortfalls

General fund projections for Sarasota County show a budget shortfall hitting as early as 2015, then climbing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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