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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy said that she wanted to allow for some creativity in the new sign regulations while calling for a higher overall quality standard.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
New zoning code aims to freshen up city storefronts

As the city prepares to overhaul its zoning code, the Urban Design Studio is working with merchants to develop new regulations governing signage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man calls police about workers possibly using the wrong saw
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 28, 2024
Man calls police about workers possibly using the wrong saw

A resident reported the workers, whose saw was spewing dust into the wind. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 29, 2024
Sips marks one year on Longboat with gelato shop expansion

The new gelato spot, a sister business of Longboat Key coffee shop Sips, opens March 1 in Whitney Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Katherine Pike and Rosemarie Tamunday attend the Palm Aire Women's Club luncheon at the Palm Aire Country Club Dec. 5.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2024
Palm Aire club hosts a merry luncheon

Members of the women's club donated toys to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center and enjoyed a holiday choir performance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Leggett and Caitlin Rose in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Miss Julie."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 10, 2024
Asolo Rep adds a new role: Intimacy coordinator

Summer Dawn Wallace helps the company create a safe space for actors to get physical.

  • Arts + Culture
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 23, 2024
National tennis tournament to come back to Longboat for 21st year

The Masters Clay Courts Men's Tennis Tournament will be Dec. 2-8 to welcome players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Greenpal vendor completes lawn service. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 5, 2022
New freelancing app brings efficiency to Sarasota landscaping projects

Greenpal, the "Uber of landscaping,” launched in the city in mid-March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The gleaming structure is 65 feet high, three stories and 12,000 square feet inside.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2024
Solomon’s Castle is a gleaming monument to the weird, wacky and wonderful

Take a stroll through whimsy and delight with a tour inside Howard Solomon’s creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Alyssa Luciano, her children, Kennedy, Ava (center) and Alivia, and her husband, Dustin, will be the benefactors of the Esplanade fundraiser to support the nonprofit, Love McKinley. Ava Luciano, who is 10, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2024
Esplanade women to host fundraiser to support 10-year-old girl with cancer

Proceeds from a benefit cocktail party will support the Sarasota girl through the nonprofit Love McKinley.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carol Felts wins the District 1 race and is congratulated by friend and campaign volunteer Marnie Matarese.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2024
Lessons learned on the Ranch during the election cycle

Not having a party affiliation means doom these days when it comes to votes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sir David Bintley's "The Spider's Feast" will make its world premiere at Sarasota Ballet on Dec. 20-21.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Ballet serves up a festive feast

Sir David Bintley's fanciful world premiere follows a spider's search for food.

  • Arts + Culture
Tammy and Chris Sachs with bells up in front of Publix on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
While Birdie McClaine plays his accordion, his companion Lady Haha sits and waits to perform tricks.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 13, 2025
An old clown and his clever dog steal the show on St. Armands Circle

The afternoon of Dec. 14 was busy on the circle, but a random street performer with a Ringling Bros. history stood out the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lights in Bloom features over two million lights.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 19-25

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Riverview High indoor volleyball senior Gabrielle Meese.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gabrielle Meese

The Riverview High indoor volleyball senior leads the Rams in kills.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maggie Mays, Rylie Jackson and Camiryn Opstal at the debutante event at Shore Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 18, 2024
Shore Longboat Key hosts Sarasota Debutantes

Debutantes Camiryn Opstal, Rylie Jackson and Maggie Mays invited all their friends to the island for an elegant brunch inspired by "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Meier and Mimi Dolan
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 5, 2024
Longboat natives share what it was like to grow up on the Key

Sharon Meier and her sister Mimi Dolan recreated a photo of them growing up on the island taken 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High rising junior quarterback Devin Mignery.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High quarterback is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2024
More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County is working with Lakewood Ranch developers on a series of roundabouts from University Parkway to State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
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