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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2014
Event Preview: Wish

Event Preview: Wish

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kampachi Farms hopes to place a pen that would hold 20,000 fish off the coast of Sarasota. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 9, 2020
Offshore fish farm proposal raises concerns

Hawaii company seeks permission to raise 20,000 fish in a pen 45 miles of Sarasota's coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That'd be a huge accomplishment."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charismatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Otus |
  • March 6, 2014
Ask Otus: Invasion of the Tegus!

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Public Art Committee has narrowed to three its choices for sculpture in the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2023
It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home at 2326 McClellan Parkway sold for $1.9 million. Built in 1935, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,443 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Ogden Street tops the week’s sales at $6.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 27, 2021
Being fit a hit with kids in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children run, skip and jump through drills at Fit4Kids

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Levi works as an ambassador dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Barking good time at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Heroes Breakfast

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted their annual Heroes Breakfast on Jan. 16 to honor veterans who have guide dogs and service dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim Brown |
  • August 24, 2011
Town staff hard at work on Key developments

Contrary to what same may think, the Town Commission and staff are working diligently to ensure Publix and other developments are right for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall

Whose development project proposal will Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners select? All unit owner eyes are on Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Our View: Amendments 1, 3, 5, 8, 12

When we began this process of analyzing the 11 proposed state constitution amendments two weeks ago, we noted a preference that is probably true with most voters: Leave the constitution alone! Quit junking it up with special exceptions and favors to special groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
After asking students and faculty for input on the master plan, Ringling College officials intend to discuss any changes with residents living near the north Sarasota campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
After growth, Ringling College updates master plan

School officials are taking stock of changes that have taken place on-campus in the past few years as they plan for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 4, 2019
From cheers to chimes: Livingston's owner transitions into antique clock business

Larry Adami failed at retirement. Now, he's taken his lifelong passion and made it a storefront on Pineapple Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
OBSERVED: FDOT responds to residents with a new crossing option

When a new mailing went out Dec. 23 to all condominium residents on Midnight Pass Road between the Beach Road and Stickney Point Road intersections, it contained a sixth option for improved pedestrian safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Throwing beans on a car

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Warby Parker's Tyler Carbol says the Warby Parker stores are very similar in presentation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
New Warby Parker store in Sarasota has vision

Warby Parker opens at the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Business
During the flight's short run, Denver will become SRQ's westernmost destination. Photo courtesy United Airlines.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2018
United announces spring flights to Denver

For four Saturdays in March, United Airlines will fly from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to the Colorado destination.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cathy Layton shares information about The Bay Sarasota during the Nov. 3 Wine and Wisdom event held for the Observer Media Group’s Newsies membership program.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Bayfront leader shares update on park plans

The Bay Park Conservancy is working with city staff to streamline the development process and accelerate the buildout of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
9. Lucas Anthony had 91 points for the Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse team in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse star has 21 goals through four games.

  • East County
  • Sports
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