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  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2013
Residents dig in on beach project

Lido Key residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2011
News Briefs

City Commission selects police panels chairmen; Overheard; Construction on next phase of MURT to begin

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 14, 2015
Twin Peaks: Good Graeff's fond farewell

Twin Peaks: Good Graeff's fond farewell

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • November 17, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2020
Natural neighbors: An informed walk of Longboat Key's beaches

Longboat Key shell seeker Sheila Loccisano shares secrets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A cyclist approaches the northern end of the multi-use trail east of Gulf of Mexico Drive. To continue, riders must cross the street.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 16, 2019
Trail extension added to town's transportation wish list

The prokect would have competition from the region

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Briefs

Commission selects police panels members; City to defend its code enforcement practice; City considers drafting rental ordinance

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Marlon Brown said he wants to promote internal candidates when appropriate, but he’s leaning on community input to guide his search for a new police chief. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2021
Citizen input to guide police chief search

Tasked with hiring a police chief twice in less than a year, City Manager Marlon Brown is taking a more deliberate approach to filling the vacancy the second time around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 130 real estate professionals gathered recently at the Polo Grill and Bar to hear real estate law expert Barbara Burke discuss the serious topic of contracts with a dose of humor.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Business Observer

Cornerstone Title hosts expert; Flanders joins Keller Williams office; Neal nears completion of Wisteria Park

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 21, 2009
The Producers

The Sarasota Film Commission markets the Gulf Coast’s assets to Hollywood film producers.

  • Arts + Culture
Jillian Butterfield as Belle and the cast of "Beauty and the Beast."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" returns to the Van Wezel

Disney's first Broadway musical is making its way to Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Inter-District Authority Board vote on their 2015-2016 budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
IDA holds costs down

The budget adoption paves the way for Lakewood Ranch CDD budget adoptions next month.

  • East County
  • News
The construction associated with the roundabout project led to backups over the Ringling Causeway this morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2021
U.S. 41 roundabout construction causes traffic delays near Ringling Causeway

The implementation of a traffic shift at Gulfstream Avenue has led to frustration for motorists, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area if possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(File photo) The town of Longboat Key will renourish a 4-mile stretch of shoreline in the middle of the island this summer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 6, 2016
Trucks ready to rumble for Longboat beach project

A contractor will kick off a string of beach projects this week, with the $10 million mid-Key renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Eric Anderson. Sarasota-based Boyce Avenue is made up of three brothers: Daniel Manzano, left, 35, plays bass and percussion; Alejandro Manzano, 29, is lead vocals and plays piano and guitar; and Fabian Manzano, 31, right, plays guitar a
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2016
Band of Brothers: Boyce Avenue's unique road to stardom

How does a local band find global success? Lots of persistence. And never relent on quality.

  • Arts + Culture
"We are an important representation of the artistic passion of the community," Susan McLeod says. "You can't miss it when it's 70 feet tall and bright red."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures

Sarasota Season of Sculpture Board Chairwoman Susan McLeod believes most people don't realize a free outdoor museum comes at a price.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 21, 2015
Manatee Technical College honors students

Manatee Technical College will induct 132 students into its honor society — a first for the school under its new name.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2021
Save Our Seabirds celebrates post-pandemic reopening

The bird sanctuary welcomed visitors back to the facility after 16 months of closure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
By adding commercial tenants, Rick Piccolo said the airport would be less reliant on air traffic for financial stability. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport plots commercial projects

Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, office space and more could be coming to airport-owned land along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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