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  • By Jack Short |
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Sarasota and Sasaki are using the above concept plan — “Bridge the Divide” — as a starting point in developing a master plan for the city-owned land, but the proposal will be adjusted to reflect public input.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2018
Bayfront group refines concept plans

A singular vision for redeveloping the bayfront near downtown is coming into focus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mike Bergin nicknamed himself Marina Joe after taking on the duty of clearing Twin Shores of red tide fish kill.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Longboat voters are too intelligent to allow commission to continue as is; James Madison is out there! Two gentlemen fit the mold; Let's treat our Comprehensive Plan as we would a constitution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Trader Joe’s is one of several stores that are without power this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 7, 2016
UPDATE: Trader Joe’s loses power as Hurricane Matthew passes

Florida Power & Light has restored power to several businesses as the Category 3 storm moves along the east coast of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Windy Hill features 37 home sites, many overlooking the 10th hole of the Royal Lakes Golf Course.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 15, 2013
Country Club East gets new neighborhood

Windy Hill is the latest neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch, which is trying to meet an increased demand for new homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The silent treatment

Amanda DiMase was one step ahead of the trend when she shot her silent film on the campus of State College of Florida well before 'The Artist' won its Oscar. The short will screen next week at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
BKYC members model fashions by Dreamweaver and Planet.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • September 30, 2010
BKYC members dine in style

Bird Key Yacht Club members viewed the latest fashions from Dreamweaver and Planet boutique at their Fall Fashion Double- Header luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2010
News Briefs 07.15.10

The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kailyn Scully scored 11 points and hauled in six boards in Lakewood Ranch's victory against Palm Harbor University Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 7A for good reason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Naire Poole as Antigone and Anna Beth Baker as Ismene. Courtesy photos
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 4, 2019
'Antigone' shows the price a young woman pays to defy an unjust law

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory production tells a story of ancient but never old morals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
Attorney Robert Lincoln discusses plans for the Ringling Shopping Center property at a workshop Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2017
Residents inspect Ringling Shopping Center plans

It's still early in the review process, but residents have expressed little resistance to a proposal to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joann Goldwater and Kathye Stowell
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 13, 2018
Longboat Key Democrats discuss local and national happenings at monthly meeting

Dozens of LBK club members came together March 13 to talk plans for the month ahead

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 14, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Republicans score big campaign contributions; Burglars rob East County store; Sarasota Orchestra Celebrates 65 years; and MORE

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 3, 2018
Mary Priscilla “Patty” Bowes

Patty Bowes, age 80, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully April 30, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2019
'Cherry Docs' explores the impact of a hate crime at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's gripping production faces hatred and intolerance head-on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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