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The Kinnett's started their business in late 2018.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2021
Partners in everything: Stan and Natalie Kinnett operate metal business together

Stan and Natalie Kinnett have been married for more than 40 years and have their own business together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
Senior reflections

Although there were challenges, particularly amid the pandemic, students say they're grateful for their time in high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Susan Orr Henderson and Karen Orr
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 16, 2019
Impact 100 SRQ announces five $114,000 grant finalists

The announcement was made at Aloft Sarasota on Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 28, 2018
Fundraiser benefits Healthy Start Coalition

Jan. 25 saw food, music and fun at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commissioner Willie Shaw stood to deliver impassioned remarks about diversity at a Nov. 5 public hearing on Selby Gardens' master plan proposal. Those comments later drew criticism from the proprietors of Michael's on East.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Shaw questions Selby’s diversity initiatives

Comments critical of the racial makeup of the workforce at Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East draw pushback from those organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Pro-homeless lobby a problem

The homeless are back in the news in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Colleen McGue, Steve Cover and Megan Lui are overseeing the city's effort to produce a transportation master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
City prepares to craft transportation master plan

The city hopes a holistic approach will improve Sarasota's traffic situation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew is hoping to expand to a new location on Bayview Lane soon.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Crew plans boathouse, still stuck in permit phase

The organization first bought parcels of land in order to expand in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While some volunteers walked the islands, others stuck to the mangroves along the shore.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 4, 2019
Volunteers keep Sister Keys clean

On May 4, more than 70 volunteers worked with the Sarasota Bay Watch to clean up the Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Three Sarasota teens killed in Ringling Causeway crash, police say

Victims were two brothers, 19 and 17 years of age, and a 15-year-old girl.

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
News Briefs

Casey Key sees record home sale for 2011 Family Dollar store proposed near brownfield Five Points Park privatization on hold

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
So long to sweat stains

Downtown techno music club-seekers must bid adieu to glitter and glow sticks, because club/restaurant hotspot Esca closed its doors last month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2014
Mall wars

The retail landscape in the Sarasota-Manatee market shifted significantly when The Mall at University Town Center opened in north Sarasota County Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Farmers market move sparks vigorous debate

Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota police said a man on a bicycle produced a gun when officers tried to talk with him.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2018
Sarasota police: Officers wound man who pulled gun

Officers were not hurt in the 12:53 a.m. incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A line of Sarasota County Schools Police Department cruisers sit outside of the district offices at The Landings.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Sarasota school police will staff all public campuses next year

The Sarasota County Schools Police Department will now have a presence in every public school in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Koenig (back center) was a part of the 2010-2011 Florida Studio Theatre Playmakers Group. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.21.19

Here's a look at the arts and entertainment news of the week in Sarasota with Florida Studio Theatre, SPAACES, Ringling College of Art and Design, Michael Bublé, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was constructed in 2001.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2018
Dallas company to buy Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for $171 million

Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc. announced today it has agreed to acquire the 266-room bayfront resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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