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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 10, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 100th birthday

Mildred Clark will hit a century on Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some say would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some said would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The clear cutting of neighborhood lots is one of the ongoing problems with trees in the city, residents say.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
City staff advances conversations regarding enhanced tree protections

With strong backing from neighborhoods, the city of Sarasota will explore amending city codes to make regulations regarding urban trees more stringent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department often assists the Fire Rescue Department on emergency calls. Photo provided by Longboat Key Police Department spokesperson Tina Adams.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Longboat Key police to begin accreditation process in early 2022

The Barancik Foundation provided the town a grant worth $274,850 to help the Longboat Key Police Department get accredited.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hagen Brody, Steve Gareleck, Elizabeth Moore,  Casey Brown and Remington Reynolds pose around the Payne Park Tennis Center sign. The center will host the 2022 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open next week. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
Sarasota Open tennis event returns for first time since 2019

Officially titled the 2022 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open, the event returns with new ownership, a new location and a new vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Country Club Village home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace sold for $2.5 million. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.5 million

A Country Club home on Legends Walk Terrace tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
File photo. President George W. Bush gives a statement just minutes after learning of the attacks during a visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11

How the community of Sarasota will always remember the attacks of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Aldi store is located at 7214 University Parkway didn't open as expected on Thursday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 7, 2022
Aldi makes its debut in Lakewood Ranch

The popular supermarket chain store had to clear a final Sarasota County inspection to open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Competitors admire a catch at the Sarasota Tarpon Tournament in 1946. Courtesy photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Sarasota reels in its 84th annual Tarpon Tournament

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, the world's oldest tarpon tournament, returns to Sarasota May 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Murray Margolis and Ardene Chodosh have struggled since their jewelry store was robbed in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2020
Effects of Lakewood Ranch jewelry store robbery linger

Four years later after burglary, The Family Jeweler owners are out of business in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra is returning to performances with series like Great Escapes.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 10, 2021
Arts organizations benefit from Barancik Foundation grants

The Sarasota Orchestra and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe received a combined $220,000 in grants from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frank Galati when he directed Asolo Rep’s 2011 season-opener “My Fair Lady.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 9, 2023
Sarasota theater community mourns loss of stage legend Frank Galati

The two-time Tony Award winner and Asolo Rep associate artist died Jan. 2. He was 79 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
Property maintenance codes that mandate how the town looks moving forward and how properties are maintained are still being reviewed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2013
Code changes still need further review

Property maintenance code changes still need reviewed further by the Planning and Zoning Board in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Castro and Dennis Larson have started End of Life Ready to help people deal with the many problems that follow the death of a spouse or a significant other.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
News Briefs

Discussion continues on Arlington Park bridge; Bayfront Park fountain closes early for winter; Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans public forums

  • Sarasota
  • News
The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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