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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
County budget grows to contain Key noise

Sarasota County will add overtime hours for a code-enforcement officer specializing in sound analysis, but all weekend violators are on notice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The memorial at State Road 64 and Pope Road was moved to begin construction of a roundabout.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2020
Fortitude prevails after Lakewood Ranch tragedy

Road work to build a roundabout begins at the site of fatal Lakewood Ranch accident.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown speaks during Wednesday's forum.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat Key leaders seek feedback, funding for proposed town center

Longboat Key's proposed Arts, Culture and Education Center in cooperation with Ringling College would have cost about $11.32 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three parcels of land, comprising about 33 acres, are now officially preserved under a conservation easement.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cliff Roles with Kadri and Anu Tali relaxing at a fish pub after a day of touring Estonia. Photos courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2013
Where are they?: Photographer takes flashy trip abroad

A walkabout is typically an adolescent male's nomadic excursion into the Australian bush for up to six months as a way to connect to his Aborigine roots. For 60-year-old photographer Cliff Roles, it was a solo two-month traveling trip to visit places he's never been.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Sally and Sam Shapiro Day honors couple's contributions

Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell has proclaimed that Nov. 11 be known as Sally and Sam Shapiro Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Department marine officer Michael Skinner and Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors helped rescue two people whose boat hit a sandbar on Jan. 23 near New Pass.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 28, 2021
Longboat Key officer assists in water rescue of two people

The rescue happened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 after the boat hit a sandbar near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"When the experts aren't available, you're the expert," says Steve Patmagrian.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2014
Steve Patmagrian: Making the Scenes

Talk about the guy behind the scenes - Steve Patmagrian creates the scenes.

  • Arts + Culture
Jon Dietz and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 26, 2022
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club meets political thriller author

Jon Dietz discussed his book "Fallen Prince," which combines fictional characters with real-life events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Family portraits are one of the stops on the Day4Hope schedule.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee churches hold a 'Day4Hope' for families in need

Throughout Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, 18 churches will fulfill 3,000 children's back to school needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Earth Fare opens Jan. 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2018
Earth Fare's top banana talks about Lakewood Ranch opening

Company's CEO tells why Lakewood Ranch is a perfect fit.

  • East County
  • News
Esteban Benjoud. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Esteban Benjoud

The Braden River High freshman had four points in his first varsity game Nov. 8, helping the Pirates to a 6-0 win over Bayshore High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Marshall edits his livestream for YouTube.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat Key churches reopen slowly but surely

Centers of worship are slowly coming back with a host of safety regulations in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daily updates on Hurricane Irma, including forecast projects and sand bag distribution centers, were among the most-viewed stories ever on yourobserver.com.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 28, 2017
Digital year in review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2017, bringing you content that was only available through the web.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High rising senior wideout Jaron Glover committed to Michigan State on June 20.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High wideout commits to Michigan State

Plus, a familiar-name hire adds to intrigue at Sarasota High

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joe Martinez conducts the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble on March 24, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2023
Sights and Sounds series debuts at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble was featured as the cultural music series kicks off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Vulture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 13, 2018
'BlacKkKlansman' is a terrific homage to those who stood up to neo-nazis last year

Filmmaker Spike Lee outdoes himself in his latest film, "BlacKkKlansman," which he cleverly released at the year anniversary of the "Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ted Bogusz, far left, and Anila Jain, far right, organized a graduation party for Bill Mariotti Friday, Dec. 11, at the USFSM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch. Rocky the bull made an appearance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch resident earns degree of perseverance

After 30 years, Bill Mariotti goes back to school at the University of South Florida to earn his diploma.

  • East County
  • News
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