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By Kurt Schultheis and Pam Eubanks |
April 26, 2012

Saks Fifth Avenue vacating Southgate

The anchor will move into a larger space at the new Mall at University Town Center in East Sarasota.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 20, 2016

OBITUARY | Robert Thomas

Robert Barry Thomas, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Dec. 23.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amelia Hanks |
February 7, 2018

School district makes its case for revenue increase

Superintendent Diana Greene talked to the public about the need for a 1 mill increase in property taxes.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
March 29, 2018

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Russin

The Riverview High outfielder talks yachts and hitting.

Sarasota
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
November 17, 2016

Mira Mar home fetches $2.15 million

Real estate transaction for Oct. 31-Nov. 4

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Niki Kottmann |
April 25, 2018

'Tomorrow’s Voices Today' concert offers young singers unique opportunity

Key Chorale’s fifth annual collaboration with Sarasota County Schools provides high schoolers the chance to perform a powerful piece with Sarasota’s symphonic chorus.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway and Katie Johns |
February 8, 2018

Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
June 27, 2013

Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration

Seven years after efforts to rebrand the North Trail as an educational and cultural corridor, leaders of five area colleges revive the push for a more collaborative college community in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem and David Conway, Observer staff |
February 27, 2020

As Siesta notoriety grows, so does 'spring break season'

Business owners say there isn't as noticeable of a difference between spring break and summer population as there was 10 years ago.

Siesta Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
September 19, 2019

Traffic a key issue in suit against Promenade

Siesta Key residents say the project will only exacerbate issues near U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

Sarasota
News

By Cliff Roles |
November 19, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrates Champions For Children

Under The Tuscan Sun honored Drs. Robert and Patricia Gussin on Nov. 18 at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

Black Tie

By Anna Brugmann |
April 1, 2017

Sarasota residents splash into spring

The Arlington Park pool welcomed families to its second annual Spring Splash on April 1.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
January 24, 2019

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2015

Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 10

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this photo of “fire in the sky” over Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nick Friedman |
April 24, 2015

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 10, 2011

Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

Sarasota
News

By Samantha Chaney |
March 18, 2019

Siesta construction project drains water into Gulf

The dewatering hose is expected to be out on the beach for approximately the next month.

Siesta Key
News

By David Conway |
October 2, 2014

Starlite Room makes play for theater crowd

As Tyler Yurckonis prepared to move into a space that housed one of Sarasota's oldest restaurants, he looked for a way to fill a new niche in the area.