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Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s gotten lots of surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody Mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Retailers in the Village may now place their merchandise outside to entice passing visitors. Commissioner Nora Patterson hopes businesses will not violate the regulations in the amendment. "We'll see what happens," she said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2014
County Commission approves outdoor displays

It took more than a year, but Siesta Key Village merchants will be allowed to display goods outside their stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The "in-lieu-of fee" would be put into the parking fund to build downtown parking garages such as the Palm Avenue garage.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2010
Impact fee may fund new parking garages

The city is currently discussing giving developers the option of not building their own parking garages with their projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • April 4, 2018
Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns to La Musica

The international chamber music festival welcomes back the Grammy Award winner.

  • Arts + Culture
The dredging project is adding more than 120 feet of sand to eroded portions of the Lido shoreline. Photo courtesy John Cloud.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
Lido Key shoreline renourishment progresses

As Lido residents celebrate the addition of sand to their beaches, Siesta Key residents are closely monitoring the dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alain Kalisa is an offensive spark for Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota high school playoff preview

A look at the winter sports teams still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 17, 2020
Sarasota County first responders honor physicians

First responders gathered at nine hospitals in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maggie Sharrer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High teacher gets her peers moving with challenge

Rowlett Middle Academy of Bradenton recognizes its students during celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 14, 2018
County relaxes rule for affordable projects

With a few tweaks to the county's regulations, the commission hopes to make it easier to build affordable housing developments.

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Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Sometimes you have to be a little proactive, you can't just go with the flow," says neurosurgeon and political leader Dr. Benjamin Carson.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Common-Sense Politics advocate Ben Carson speaks in Sarasota

Neurosurgeon and political speaker Dr. Ben Carson hopes to initiate change in the same style as the late General C. Everett Koop.

  • Arts + Culture
  • A time to celebrate |
  • March 5, 2020
Schmitt - Moore ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of Lakewood Ranch and Ms. Moore of Bradenton would like to announce the engagement of Derek Schmitt & Stephanie Moore.

  • East County
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning; New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium; County names assistant county administrator

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Lough said Rosemary District residents want a centrally located park that would serve as many people
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Rosemary residents share park vision

The Rosemary District Association is lobbying the city to purchase land to convert into a park for the rapidly growing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guard attendant Curt Deerman lets a contractor through the gatehouse on Legacy Boulevard. The gate is manned 24/7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Gate debate swings open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs focus on technology enhancements to help resolve gate access issues at Country Club, dispute about manned hours.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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