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The expansion of the Woman’s Exchange was designed to improve the internal circulation of the nonprofit consignment shop. Now, the city is determining the broader significance of the rejection of those plans.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
City sorts through fallout of Woman’s Exchange appeal

For the first time ever, the City Commission has rejected a staff-approved development proposal. How will the city deal with the differing internal interpretations of its zoning rules?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Feb. 19, 1980 8:03 p.m. Woman reports she was watching a TV program when two raccoons fell through her ceiling. One escaped, one was captured. Officer states program was not a Walt Disney production, but the later events could have been.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Natasi |
  • January 13, 2021
Florida’s response to COVID-19 could help address the looming physician shortage

Hospital staffing shortages and burnout are cause for concern.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
(marty fugate)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parking at Chart House.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat plan would change calculations for new restaurant parking

Restaurant parking proposal keeps staff and waiting customers in mind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Brian Hershberger is a key post presence for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Blazers win by playing to team's strengths

Sarasota Christian's boys basketball team won 14 games in a row this season, a program record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 3, 2017
Half Shell undergoing quick exterior repair

Throughout the duration of repair, Half Shell will still be open.

  • East County
  • News
Burke-Phillips
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Sotheby's names new managing broker; Alexander Properties rolls into Coldwell Banker; Luxury Home Market training completed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2019
Longboat Library hosts author showcase

12 local authors had their books on display during a fun event Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Bradenton woman dies in a one-car crash in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
Bradenton woman dies in one-car accident

Accident on State Road 64 claims the life of a 41-year-old Bradenton woman.

  • East County
  • News
Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis. Dr. Michael O'Neil, Michael Garey, George Knight and Armando Linde
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Kiwanis welcomes new members

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomed four new members to the club at its Dec. 5 breakfast meeting: Dr. Michael O'Neil, owner of Longboat Key Dental; Michael Garey, owner of Lazy Lobster; Cedars resident George Knight; and Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 26, 2017
YourTown 01.26.17

Blase Cafe celebrates 20 years and St. Boniface welcomes its new choir director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cindy and Carl Shoffstall made the hard decision to stay put in Lido Key for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 29, 2022
Residents spent restless night on Lido Key

They were presented with a difficult decision. Leave or stay inside. And they chose to ride out Hurricane Ian in their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara residents Jack and Barbara Herbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Tara couple celebrates 50 years

Tara residents Jack and Barbara Herbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique

Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

East County Basketball Roundup: 12.04.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Senior Raisa Matin and juniors Paige Forrest and Fred Rios help to construct the growth chamber used for the Growing Beyond Earth project at Braden River High School. About 140 students will be participating in the NASA project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Braden River High School project is out of this world

Braden River High School agriculture project helps NASA scientists through Growing Beyond Earth program

  • East County
  • News
Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
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