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GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Walt’s Fish Market Owner Brett Wallin with Tommy and Tommy Wallin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Badge Dale in "The Empty Man." Photo via HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2021
Cringe Blog: "The Skeleton Key" and "The Empty Man" bring the atmospheric horror

"The Skeleton Key" is on Peacock, and "The Empty Man" is on HBO Max.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jordan Bolds plays the saxophone during the tribute.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 20, 2019
Temple Emanu-El hosts MLK Tribute

The temple hosted an MLK reenactment and performances on Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Stan Zimmerman, Mayor Willie Shaw, Van Wezel Foundation board member Marty Rappaport and Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber chat following Monday's workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2015
Commission offers support, guidance for bayfront plan

The City Commission was responsive to an update from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders, who offered some clarity regarding the next steps the group would take to implement its vision for the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cougars players had an on-court chat following their three-set loss to Calvary Christian on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2021
Mooney volleyball is learning from its stumbles

The Cougars had too many hitting errors to beat Calvary Christian on Tuesday, but the match can be a learning moment

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Town leaders move ahead with environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key considered several environmental projects to satisfy the FDEP consent order following the June 2020 sewage spill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Weyant qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 400-meter individual medley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Scott and Sarah Stevens both graduated with a master's degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta May 7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2021
River Club of Lakewood Ranch area family masters education

Father/daughter finish off master's degree in analytics in May at Georgia Tech.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Harry Christensen gets knee-ded time off

Harry Christensen won't be greeting diners at Harry's for a while. On Feb. 21 he had a knee replacement at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to be followed by rehab.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission is waiting for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union to ratify a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date

The Longboat Key Town Commission will move its election date to March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • April 11, 2017
Schedule some 'me' time

It took a a humiliating encounter in the doctor’s office to get motivated.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch defender Jason Ferguson battles Manatee High’s Carlos Reyes and Johnny Salgado for possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Return to Glory: Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its first district title in four years with a 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2019
The crime of Bobby Jones Golf Club

Reading the city consultant's business plan for the golf course is like reading a prospectus of a company with a bad idea trying to make money in a declining industry.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2022
Workshop studies the need for East Manatee Fire Rescue to add paramedics

Fire Commissioner James Carlino 70% of calls for the department are medically related and that it thus makes sense that the best medical care should be provided.

  • East County
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened at the start of June, but then closed again on June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 27, 2020
Longboat Key closures continue for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, Longboat Key facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Nichols of Backyard Bike Shop said season started late this year.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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