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Construction crews demolished a historic building abutting Laurel Park this month for the proposed expansion of a philanthropic consignment shop.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
News Briefs

Burns Square parking lot reopens to the public; Woman's Exchange begins demolition and expansion; City discusses future of GWIZ property

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rick Piccolo
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 6, 2024
CEO of SRQ updates Kiwanis Club on the airport's growth

Rick Piccolo's presentation highlighted the area's recent growth and future plans for expanding and improving the airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fire crews from Sarasota County and Longboat Key work to put out a fire at Rochelle's Boutique on St. Armands Circle Jan. 23.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 23, 2025
Fire damages St. Armands boutique

No injuries were reported in the two-alarm blaze.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger are this year's Trash to Treasure co-chairs.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 7, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An aerial rendering of a portion of redevelopment plans for Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2025
Sarasota Square Mall redeveloper releases first group of retail tenants

Whole Foods will anchor the first phase of the redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall as leasing activities begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A conceptual rendering of the proposed clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2026
Bobby Jones clubhouse granted partial sign-off

The pared-down clubhouse lost its second story and wraparound veranda view.

  • Sarasota
  • News
You'll easily spot rufa red knots during breeding season, when they develop their distinctive red plumage.     (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 18, 2021
Bird of the week: Rufa red knot

World travelers visit our shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shepard Englander is 57.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee takes on new CEO

Shepard Englander is making his way to Sarasota this September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
Police chief to learn fate

The city will reveal Friday whether Chief Peter Abbott and any other police or city employees are being reprimanded for their role in the kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 16, 2009
Man on the street: Summer snapshots

We asked Longboaters what was their favorite highlights of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit www.acbl.org for more about the game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org.
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 22, 2012
Bridge Bites: A practice finesse

The humble finesse is the first thing we learn, and we also learn that some finesses win, some lose. Later, we learn that some finesses are purely for practice and serve no useful purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deb Tuza will donate about 145 flashlights in addition to Rhino Flashlight T-shirts to walkers who raise money for the MS Society.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 17, 2011
Walkers take steps to raise funds for MS

Walk MS Sarasota takes place Saturday at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

Group makes strides in helping homeless; Dine Downtown continues this week; Parking amnesty program extended

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Harry Christensen as been in the food-service business on Longboat Key since 1979.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Harry Christensen

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens, a Sarasota-Manatee Fresh Originals restaurant. Read more about our trip in our "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 21, 2020
Joan Hannah Peterson

Joan Hannah Peterson, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2018
Sarasota declares red tide state of emergency

Seven-day declaration can be renewed in a week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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