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The current storage facility for the Sarasota County Clerk of Court and County Comptroller office is overcrowded, which is why the office is seeking new space.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 18, 2025
Sarasota County eyes new legal records storage building

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is tasked to enter into negotiations for a new facility to store and destroy courts record and legal documents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • March 17, 2025
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

New Sarasota resident impressed with the products and stories from local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota-Manatee Originals' Set the Bar cocktail competition returns to the Ed Smith Stadium April 13.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2025
Set the Bar cocktail contest returns to Ed Smith Stadium on April 13

This year's event features the addition of a Bar Bite Competition for attendees to vote on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Big Waters Land Trust leads a kayaking program in the area.
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • March 17, 2025
Nonprofit land conservation group spreads word of name change

Big Waters Land Trust underwent a rebranding to better align its mission with its identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There are factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. But its important to get a usual seven to nine hours every night.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • March 16, 2025
March is an important month to eat, sleep and be healthy

All three subjects are a part of National awareness celebrations and aid in disease prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The late Mary Jo Reston (right) with Mercedita O’Connor in 2017.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2025
FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners and other county officials toss the ceremonial dirt to mark the start of construction at Kensington Park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 16, 2025
County breaks ground on new Kensington Park

The site of a former wastewater plant that served the Kensington Park Community will become a new Sarasota County park by summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport observation facility provides an up-close view of aircraft taking off and landing.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 15, 2025
SRQ airport opens new observation area facility

Now paved, striped and secured from passing traffic, the new plane spotting area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport includes a playground, shade structure and air traffic control audio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Club members and individuals from the Children's Guardian Fund gather with the check. Left to right: Svetlana Ivashchenko, Andrew Chiang, Chris Sachs, Marlis Carter, Jim Larson, Lynn Larson, Bob Gault, Cynthia Craig and Michael Garey
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 14, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis presents check to Children's Guardian Fund

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has long supported the Children's Guardian Fund, a Sarasota nonprofit supporting children in the juvenile dependency care system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Paxton Kinol discusses plans for developing the Audobon Townhomes at Sarasota Station with the Sarasota Planning Board.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2025
Sarasota Station townhome project moves one step closer

Planning Board approvals pave the way for 69 townhomes that will help make possible the development of 202 affordable and workforce apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2025
Van Wezel engineering report: Good as is for now, not for later

Karins Engineering update to the Purple Ribbon Committee indicates long-term current use, without significant modifications, is less than ideal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1750 Southpointe Drive was built in 1967 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,743 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Nokomis home on Bayshore Road tops the week’s sales at $4.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nels Matson runs in solitude on a country road during his run across America to honor Navy Seal Chris Campbell and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2025
Endurance athlete runs for those who run toward danger

Sarasota accountant Nels Matson recently completed a run across America to honor a fallen Navy SEAL's last wish — and to try to set a new world record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ava Proffitt is a sophomore who has Cardinal Mooney coaches buzzing with excitement for the future.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • March 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney softball ready to return to championship ways

The Cougars have built back from a six-year absence with help from two former players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County School Superintendent, Terry Connor.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 13, 2025
School board approves new positions and vehicle leasing agreement

The school board approved new positions, which can be incorporated into future budgeting to support a variety of growing needs, as well as a leasing agreement for its white fleet vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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