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  • By Mark Bergin and David Conway |
  • May 31, 2021
Footbridge denied on Sarasota's bayfront

Crosswalk to close while construction progresses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Conway Jeff's Neighborhood Grill and Bar still features the salad options offered at its predecessor, but the new managers said they'll be more flexible with their menu.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2014
Jeff's Salad reopens with new name, menu

Jeff's Neighborhood Grill and Bar opened Saturday under new management and with a new philosophy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: John Schmidt

Schmidt will face Eugene Rado in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Clean getaway

Surfrider Foundation hosts another cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Already, residents of downtown complexes including The Mark have reached out to city officials to share their concerns that the proposed sound ordinance revisions are not stringent enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Noise regulations up for review

Although it’s a divisive topic, city leaders hope rewriting the sound rules will lead to greater clarity for officials, residents and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the four videos on display in Coco Fusco's "Twilight" is "Empty Plaza." Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
New exhibits and performing arts series broadens The Ringling's reach

The Ringling is focusing heavily on contemporary art this season — but it's not forgetting its European art roots.

  • Arts + Culture
The New Yorker called Matthew Graybil a " “exceptional young artist.” Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Musicians Matthew Graybil and Rhiannon Banerdt keep classical music accessible

The Chopin Project concert duo, pianist Matthew Graybil and violinist Rhiannon Banerdt, help listeners of all ages learn the importance of classical music.

  • Arts + Culture
Elliott Raines, director of “A View from the Bridge,” leads a rehearsal at Unitarian Universalist Church. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2019
Preparation for The Players Centre's latest production starts with the script

Director Elliott Raines takes Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” from the page to the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Each year, Patricia Christmas buys her family Christmas pajamas and T-shirts. Clockwise from bottom left are Elijah, Jermaine, Patricia, Tremaine and Genesys.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas all the time for Bradenton family

This family knows had to spread Christmas joy.

  • East County
  • News
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and  Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 29, 2016
State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Club attorney sees no issues

Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes,  Matthew Arriaga,  Lydia Arriaga,  Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • September 19, 2014
Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2015
We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Trust me you'll get used to it - our new design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor says his neighbors can wait for sand from a New Pass dredging project because they don't want to deal with noisy dump trucks clogging up the road to bring them sand.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
A Conversation with Irwin Pastor

Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor finishes his first term in office in March. Known as the quietest commissioner on the dais, Pastor says he prefers to hear all arguments before making a decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Derr and Adrian Moore |
  • August 17, 2022
Traffic and pedestrian safety require realism, not slogans

Although the Vision Zero program sounds like a good idea to make roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, governments should still measure its trade-offs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: David Reeves Fairey

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography brings 3D screening straight to patients. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota County Schools offers mobile mammography screenings

More than 270 participated in the pilot program, which was at 18 district locations.

  • Health
Gene Witt Elementary Principal David Marshall
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes to renovate Gene Witt

Gene Witt Elementary School will undergo a complete renovation rather than replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 8, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Prime suspect, Bobby Ewing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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