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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saks Fifth Avenue VIP Press Brunch and Store Preview

Saks Fifth Avenue opened its doors to press Monday, Oct. 13, for an exclusive preview inside the new 80,000 square foot store.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
New Pass will be dredged later this year, but the U.S. Coast Guard is reserving judgment on whether the project will allow resetting of the boat channel markers.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters

New Pass being dredged for Lido renourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Avenue runs through Sarasota High's campus, but now public access is shut off even when classes are not in session.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2019
District, city plot changes after closing School Avenue

The school district will begin work on designing a new pedestrian-bicycle route west of the Sarasota High campus along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Cops Corner

900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Problem. Officers responded to a report of a dead shark on a sidewalk. What they found was ... a dead shark on a sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The waste-transfer facility near the Celery Fields will be a place to drop off discarded wood, yard, construction and demolition debris to be taken to other locations for disposal.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 2, 2018
Waste-transfer facility in works near Celery Fields

Developer moves ahead with approved plan while neighbors work on two adjacent sites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amari Sielaff gets a hug from Tim Hyden after she picks out a bicycle.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2015
The cycle of love

Local couple count their blessings by donating 20 bicycles to children in the 'Grandparents as Parents' program.

  • East County
  • News
The former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail is currently under a Baymont Inn & Suites flag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High School Kiltie band performs in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Trip to Hollywood makes big impression on Kilties

Around 150 Riverview High students traveled 2,500 miles to perform in the parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The closures are partially attributable to continuing work on the State Street parking garage project.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2015
Orange Avenue slated for closures next week

A pair of construction projects will require the closure of two segments of Orange Avenue between Main Street and Bahia Vista street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 3, 2016
Colony board approves redevelopment plan

Unicorp is hoping to convince the Four Seasons hotel chain to operate its planned five-star hotel at the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sandbag station at 100 Broadway Street is in the lot normally used for public beach parking.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2020
Longboat offers sandbags for residents

Tropical Storm Laura could be passing through Gulf of Mexico early next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force Vice Chair Tom Freiwald said the key to welcoming new visitors and residents to Longboat Key is continually updating the island’s infrastructure.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Conversation with Tom Freiwald

Tom Freiwald, 69, stumbled into Longboat Key Town Hall politics by accident when he proposed his community, Spanish Main Yacht Club, could be a site for a cellular tower in 2010. Five years later, Freiwald is still busy doing town work behind the scenes a

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

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  • Reviews
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2021
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch raises money on the red carpet

Dozens gather to support the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch during Corks for Canines and Cats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlos E. Haile Middle School AVID students work on a presentation for class and practice their speeches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 18, 2021
Progress Push

Doing well in college requires organization and study skills. The AVID program ensures students have what it takes to succeed.

  • LWR Life
Longboat Key's swan population has had bad luck in increasing its numbers over the past two years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2019
2019 Digital Year in Review

The observer stayed busy online in 2019. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry Grossman wants a chance to review the town’s codes and Comprehensive Plan as a town commissioner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Grossman is ready to help plan the Key's future

Longboat Key commission candidate Larry Grossman wants to use his experience to help guide the town in its future planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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