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Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

  • East County
  • News
Risdon Group President Steve Bradley said the rendering of Risdon on 5th would be updated at a later date.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 11, 2015
Risdon Group unveils new Rosemary project

The Sarasota-based developer has proposed a mixed-use luxury project near the intersection of 5th Street and Central Avenue, further contributing to the rise of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Edwards and Thursday Farrar. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2021
FST's 'My Lord, What a Night' captures lightning in a bottle

The play highlights a tale historical deeds involving Albert Einstein and contralto Marian Anderson.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The campaign was conducted in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and supported through a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 3, 2014
Holiday DUI crackdown nets 26 arrests

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office launched additional patrols to crack down on drunk driving during the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sammy Landau, a 2-year-old mastiff, is a rare breed: His owners, Lenny and Susan Landau, licensed him at Town Hall, making him one of just 175 pets legally registered since 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Commission takes shot at pet licenses

A decades-old requirement makes outlaws out of most Longboat Key dogs and cats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Kelvin Lumpkin believes he’s a bridge builder who would make commission decisions with the whole community in mind.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Lumpkin ready to help community unify to combat issues

Kelvin Lumpkin believes crime needs to be curtailed in areas such as Newtown before revitalization can take flight in that community and on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tidewell Hospice officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House March 9. It will begin receiving patients within one month, officials said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2018
New hospice house opens in Lakewood Ranch

At buildout, the hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest. OR Fundraising continues for Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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W. Howard Rooks. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Restaurant that's Amore' to open in October

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Volunteers of American Red Cross of Southwest Florida, which serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota counties, banned together for disaster relief after a tornado hit last weekend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Town

East County volunteers with American Red Cross ban together after tornado hit Siesta Key; Lakewood Ranch High students craft bucket lists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ella Bontrager and Sarah Miller are excited about Dutchman Hospitality's proposal to build a hotel nearby.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 25, 2015
Der Dutchman owner seeks Pinecraft hotel

The proposed hotel’s reach could go beyond the Amish and Mennonite communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2011
Esplanade sales center opens

Taylor Morrison opened a sales center for its new development this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
The library is located at 1331 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 28, 2011
Selby Public Library to celebrate remodeling project

The remodeling of Selby Public Library is complete, and the public is invited to a celebration 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New voter registration must be postmarked by Jan. 3, 2012, or delivered in person to any supervisor of elections office by 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 2012.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2011
Voter registration deadline for primary nears

Residents must register to vote by Jan. 3, 2012, to be eligible to vote in the Jan. 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County has nine libraries in its system, including the Selby Public Library.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 15, 2012
County libraries seek feedback

Sarasota County is seeking library input in its annual survey through Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amore by Andrea is located at 555 Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2015
Amore by Andrea opens for lunch

The new restaurant is now open for lunch Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Christ Church of Longboat Key reaches Turning Point

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian has a new mission: the Bradenton organization Turning Points, which aims to help men, women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2014
Pirates to hold athletic fundraiser

Braden River High School will hold its inaugural For the Love of the Game Dinner & Auction Feb. 15, at the South Florida Museum Spanish Courtyard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2023
Two stops added to Bay Runner trolley route

Suspended service resumed at Golden Gate Point, and a new stop was added at Bird Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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