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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
DID pares down project features

A consensus was reached Tuesday, during a Downtown Improvement District meeting, to eliminate brick streets and parallel parking plans for Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thomas Giugovaz and Kate Honea perform in The Sarasota Ballet’s production of Sir Peter Wright’s “Giselle.” Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 29, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet embodies romance in quintessential 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Peter Wright’s 'Giselle,' accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Structures at Bobby Jones Golf Club will be removed this spring and early summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails closing next week

Work begins to demolish buildings in preparation for renovation of property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores resident Jono Miller spoke about tree preservation at Wednesday's Save Our Sarasota meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2015
Save Our Sarasota works to empower residents to protect trees

At the group's first meeting Wednesday, residents questioned city staff and other leaders about the ways they could help cut down on growing problems threatening tree preservation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One major project for fiscal year 2022 is amenities at The Bay project.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 28, 2021
Sarasota revenue increase means good news for county budget

An increase in the county's property taxes, among others, means the county will have more money than it bargained for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blues Pig at the Lawn Party in 2012. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2021
Blues Pig nears 25 years of performing around Longboat Key

Steve Mislyan, a former Longboat Key police captain, heads the blues band and has since 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Debby's projected to cross the Florida Panhandle. Image courtesy of Weather Underground
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2012
Tropical Storm weather to continue in Sarasota and surrounding areas

Expect more rain and wind from Tropical Storm Debby as it passes through the Florida Panhandle.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School in August 2020.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools considering optional face mask policy for 2021-22 school year

Following directives from the state, district leaders will consider a policy that would not make face masks mandatory for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A swath of algae is pinned up against the eastern shore of Sarasota Bay by the west wind a week after Longboat Key reported a sewer line break in Bradenton.
  • By Mark Bergin and Eric Garwood |
  • July 7, 2020
Sewage line spill raises concerns over fragile Sarasota Bay

Longboat Key has already begun process of ultimately replacing critical link to mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Downtown attracts new clothing store

A J.McLaughlin clothing store is opening next to Eileen Fischer this summer on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41

The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Martin Hyde
  • By Martin Hyde | Contributor |
  • June 5, 2018
Martin Hyde: Prophetic? City challenges came to fruition

We’ve been hearing empty promises from City Hall for years — from people who can’t, or won’t, fulfill them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim and Linda Lingley, who were accompanied by Ruby, voted at Precinct 209. The couple said they are glad the election is nearly over.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County sets early voting record

More than 79,000 local voters sent their ballots in through the mail or voted early. But voters who have hit the polls today are relieved for the election to end.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Fourth grand marshal added for Longboat parade

SMH's Jean Lucas adds to the theme of hometown heroes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town is in discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation about improving its crosswalks.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 19, 2021
Commissioners hear from the town on future projects

Topics that came up included maintaining the beach, improving roadways and mitigating flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra starts dinner series with Beethoven Fall event

Orchestra patrons enjoyed a Q&A with featured conductor Marcelo Lehninger.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 31, 2020
Sarasota students head back to school

First day procedures looked different, but the energy remained the same.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
evanoff
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2015
TWIS Asks: Mike Evanoff of Evie's Tavern on Main Street

TWIS Asks: Mike Evanoff of Evie's Tavern on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: Mary Ellen Palermo

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 21, 2021
Rudy Yessin

Rudy Yessin, 95 of Longboat Key, Florida died Friday morning, June 18, at his home in Florida with his family by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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