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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota school has an out of this world lesson

Ashton Elementary gets a "visitor" from outer space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Property overlooking Beach Road could be home to a 170-unit hotel.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Siesta hotel developers seeks density changes

One proposal seeks to eliminate the counting of hotel rooms in residential density calculations while the other would halve the count.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 26, 2014
Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Tree of Knowledge Park at the center of town plays host to several vendors during Arcadia antique fairs.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 15, 2019
‘Get a good glass of sweet tea, relax, and enjoy the shopping’

A day trip to go antiquing in Arcadia is the perfect way to step into the past — and score some exciting finds.

  • LWR Life
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • May 20, 2015
Let's Talk Looks: Summer makeup tips for a fresh face

Let's Talk Looks: Summer makeup tips for a fresh face

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • 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
Suzy Brenner leads class with Lahni at her feet.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2021
Paradise Center completes building renovation

The completion of the rec room marked the end of major building renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2009
Film review: 'Invictus'

In Clint Eastwood's new film, 'Invictus,' he explores how Mandela ingeniously used the game of rugby to help his people find common ground.

  • Arts + Culture
Honoree Larry Hietbrink, Dr. Dean Sutherland and honoree Nola Hietbrink
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 12, 2015
Cause4Hope 'Unmasking Parkinson's'

More than 250 guests attended Neuro Challenge Foundation's Cause4Hope "Unmasking Parkinson's"event on Thursday, March 20, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The city is considering building a garage with more than 500 spaces on the site of a public lot along North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
St. Armands zeroes in on garage tax plan

As the city pursues a potential parking garage on St. Armands, a consultant has recommended a proportionate payment scheme for area property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bonnie Dowd and Georgios Amanatadis. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Artist at work in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch boy works on painting skills for a possible future as an artist.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 16, 2019
Scallop search dives in again

After last year's canceled event, the Sarasota Bay Watch looks forward to the 2019 rendition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Google overhead view of the existing Publix parking lot. Note the trees. Below: The first draft of the proposed parking lot. Expect a revised draft that restores more trees and landscaping.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: The next Publix plan is a good one

As development goes on Longboat Key, a developer and property owner's first drawings and plans never make it to the finish line unscathed or without modification.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Urban Land Institute panelists got a glimpse of erosion at the north end of the Key in October. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach program today

A consultant will discuss short-term and long-term beach strategies with the commission at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Griffin's novel now on Kindle

Award-wining author H. Terrell Griffin's novel, "Wyatt's Revenge," is available as a free download on Kindle at Amazon.com until Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Department of Transportation community outreach manager Brian Bollas stands on a new I-75 bridge over the Braden River. The first bridge was constructed in 1979 when I-75 was extended through Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

  • East County
  • News
"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two recent events might impact the availability of such funding—including President Barack Obama's re-election. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 16, 2012
Planners make streetcar presentation

Funding sources, ranging from state funding to federal grants, are available for building streetcar systems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Windsor Reflections' Eldergrow garden has flowers, herbs and other plants its residents tend to daily. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Local memory garden earns award

Windsor Reflections presented 'Happiest and Healthiest Garden Award.'

  • East County
  • News
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