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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Adopt-a-Server needs help; Future-Teller sought

Program looks for volunteers.

  • April Fools
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners praise mobility plan

The 20-year plan will replace road impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Serio Martin, left, and Scott Osborne, organizers for UN Women USA Gulf Coast Chapter's annual Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival, are excited about the festival exerting its identity as a standalone event.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Key's future at center of race

Vice Mayor David Brenner disagrees with many of the claims in a mailing from District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A group patrols the beach in 2000, which is what the volunteers continue doing today.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hatches into 50th year

In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key's beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote's permit and focuses on educating the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sailor Fleming and Adam Ulrich complete activities outside on Out-of-Door Academy's Siesta Campus. Photo Courtesy Out-of-Door Academy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 1, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy takes a phased reopening approach

Students won't be all together on the Siesta Key campus until Sept. 11.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Rep. Holder to lead legislative subcommittee; Sarasota sales fall 18% in July

  • Siesta Key
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In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
More candidates seek seats on Sarasota County Commission

Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler are planning to run for two seats.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.06.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nancy Shapiro spotted the baby ospreys Orville and Wilbur from her Beau Ciel condo terrace on Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
A Mother's Day surprise: Baby ospreys strike up conversation

One Sarasota resident spent Mother's Day photographing baby ospreys from her terrace.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 26, 2018
Pizza restaurant announces downtown location

MidiCi, a Neapolitan pizza restaurant, will open in The Mark development on State Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barrier island mayors want to discuss new developments in west Bradenton and how they will impact traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 10, 2015
Island mayors seek growth discussion

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how mainland officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments in west Bradenton in the next decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Pirates hold on for victory

The Braden River High baseball team edged past rival Lakewood Ranch 4-3 in Class 7A-District 10 action March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Home-based business waves victory flag

The longstanding Sarasota flag business finally gained legal status following a contentious hearing with county commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 15, 2017
Unicorp president responds to Longboat Key referendum

Chuck Whittall’s new plans for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will “hover somewhere around” 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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