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Residents and businesses expressed concern about traffic and parking leading up to the Paragon Art Festival, pictured, in April. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships to local students.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance awards scholarships

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships during its 8th annual scholarship breakfast, at the University Park Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 17

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Noted illustrator and sketch artist, Sol Schwartz, who splits his time between Sarasota and Lenox, Mass., will donate a matching gift of $31,000 to the new Ringling College library.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Artist Sol Schwartz gives $31,000 to new Ringling College library

Made in collaboration with The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the gift will go toward purchasing state of the art scanners and displays essential for modern sketch artists and illustrators.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Margaret Urciuoli remembered for weaving together community

Margaret “Maggie” Urciuoli, 73, of Casey Key and formerly of New York City, N.Y. and Greenwich, Conn., died Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sienna Steiner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2015
A word to know: Observer

Students at Southside Elementary School don costumes inspired by vocabulary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sand erosion concerns on the south end of the Key have town officials looking at another source of sand for the area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2016
Mid-Key beach project sand could help restore south end

Town Manager Dave Bullock is prepared to use some truck-hauled sand to help offset sand losses on the south end of the Key while a permit is pending for a New Pass sand dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Lynch, new owner Jason Burns and Ethna Lynch
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 22, 2015
Lynch sisters toast end of an era

Chris and Ethna Lynch head for a new destination: retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Existing traffic problems are exacerbated during special events weekends on St. Armands Circle — and people in the area believe that issue will extend to events on Lido Key, as well.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, St. Armands Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kafi Benz, new board president, presents Lourdes Ramirez with CONA's 2014 Citizen of the Year award. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
CONA forms committee to examine county issues

The top three issues the association will investigate this year are new sidewalks, roadway improvements and wildlife animal control.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new law would replace a repealed ordinance, called ordinance 23-1, that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 15, 2013
City commissioners to consider new solicitation ordinance

Commissioners will also vote on tandem parking and discuss sound regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks and her husband, Andy, welcomed the newest addition to their family, Andrew Elliott Eubanks, at 1:34 a.m. Aug. 22, at Birthways Birthing Center, in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association parts ways with another developer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 18, 2013

Today's stories: Colony Association parts ways with developer; Woman's Exchange begins expansion; Woman's Resource Center adds new executive director; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ellen Overstreet (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy Sarasota Ballet)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 24, 2013
Iain Webb promotes Sarasota Ballet dancers to soloists

Artistic Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb promotes three members of coryphee to soloists on stage Nov. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • January 29, 2014
Hair trends: The British are coming!

Hair trends: The British are coming!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million

The 34236 has a new record — despite a big price drop.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Audrey Abraham has been named executive director of One Stop Cares, a nonprofit affiliate of One Stop Housing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2025
One Stop Cares names new executive director

Aubrey Abraham will lead the nonprofit affiliate of affordable housing developer One Stop Housing after 20 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Lia Romeo wins Urbanite Theatre's Modern Works Festival
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
Lia Romeo wins Urbanite Theatre's Modern Works Festival

Romeo's winning play was "A Nice Motherly Person."

  • Arts + Culture
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