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Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Salvation Army volunteer Bettina Ettedgui and her pal Sydney team up every year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 4, 2015
Salvation Army rings in fundraising season

Salvation Army Sarasota thanks volunteers with Kettle Kick-Off event Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 26, 2017
Four county schools have new principals this year

Students at Brookside Middle, Heron Creek Middle, Emma E. Booker Elementary and Oak Park School can expect to see new faces on the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection isn’t too busy in August, but barrier island residents believe improving traffic flow on these streets is crucial. The city, however, is focusing more on pedestrian-oriented changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on local issues

City leaders should consider carefully when they OK new buildings

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Christian tops Bradenton Christian

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Bradenton Christian 3-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Back: Andrew Lapp, Tom Purviance, Joseph Holt, Don Bryn and Jonathan Spivey. Front: Avis Romm, Lee Dougherty Ross, Genviève Beauchamp, AzaTorshkoeva and Milana Strezeva.  — Photo by Ray Broth
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2018
Artist Series Concerts offer double the fun in 'Piano Grand III' concert

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota hosted a vibrant new installment of its "Piano Grand" series.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“Afternoon of a Faun” featured violinist Angelo Xiang Yu, winner of the 2010 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 11, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival opens strong with 'Brilliantly Baroque' and 'Afternoon of a Faun'

Angelo Xiang Yu, Nathan Mo, Clive Greensmith and many more students and faculty alike shine in first week of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine  opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in  Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Salute to Business luncheon

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual Salute to Business luncheon honored some of Sarasota's oldest and most successful businesses at its 95th annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Conner and Spencer Young bond over their passion for cars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
Altered ceremony, same vows for East County couple

Couple adjusts to wedding plans changed by pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 21

Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller finished 12th at the Foot Locker South Regional Nov. 28, in Charlotte, N.C.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 7

Kevin French photographed this adult and juvenile red-shouldered hawk at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview's D.J. Bryant was named the MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Boys Basketball All-Star Game March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 4, 2018
Siesta Key Association members gather for annual breakfast

Big topics get discussed over a big breakfast at SKA’s annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The brand is known for its pink whale and whimsical designs. Courtesy photo from Facebook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2017
Vineyard Vines joins Mall at UTC lineup

The brand is slated for a fall 2017 opening in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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