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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 10

Ron Horn caught this image of a fun-looking cloud from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Drake, president of Property Perspectives, is handling marketing for the 18-story Echelon on Palm and the coming Seven One One Palm, both luxury condominium buildings downtown.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 8, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo building boom continues

Seaward Development is under contract to buy out the owners of the Versailles on the Bayfront for a new project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gillespie Park resident Derin Parks thinks a dormant improvement district can be used to empower the neighborhood to more directly address its goals and priorities.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2019
Gillespie Park residents attempt to revive improvement district

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood want to capitalize on an unearthed 1988 policy city officials had forgotten about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 29, 2014
VIP Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Kick-Off Luncheon

VIP Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Kick-Off Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A patron walks out of the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch, one of the two branches closing. Whitney Elfstrom
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota YMCA to close fitness branches

The Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch and the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch will close Sept. 13.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 5

Mark Williamson captured these pelicans in flight at sunrise near the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 5

Jeannie Sparks captures this ibis in a marsh along River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 20, 2017
First Presbyterian Preschool holds annual fundraiser

First Presbyterian Preschool holds annual fundraiser

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High outfielder Matt Schlabach slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2014
Long Ball

Senior catcher Brandon Chapman hit a pair of home runs to help power the Sarasota High baseball team to a 14-2 victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Gerald Monteleone last displayed his aluminum sculpture work in the lobby of a New Jersey medical center where his parents were treated. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 31, 2019
Runway rookies learn what it takes to make an iconcept fashion show piece

Beaux Arts Ball's iconcept fashion show offers new designers a unique opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Retired Army Sgt. Dave Daily of Mill Creek is the 2019 Tribute To Heroes Parade grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2019
Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • July 26, 2013
Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

  • Arts + Culture
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Island residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The ManaSota League of Cities recognized Tom Harmer on Thursday morning by giving him the Home Rule Hero Award.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 13, 2021
Mayor, manager recognized for Longboat Key advocacy

Florida's legislative session ended on April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Delivery of new blue bins began in November.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
County residents reminded to begin using recycling carts on Monday

Those who live in unincorporated areas of the county will no longer separate their recyclables as new system cranks up.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
Cops Corner

5000 block of 72nd Street E. Petit theft ($100-$300). The complainant reported a theft from her yard. Unknown person(s) took two hammocks, which were hanging from a tree in her front yard.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Heat 16U softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2015
Setting the Stage

The Sarasota Heat 16U travel softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships for the first time July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
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