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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 19, 2024
City reveals vision for reimagined Main Street

Wider sidewalks, less parking and greater streetside activity are among the priorities as the city develops plans for a cohesive Main Street through downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2022
Biggest economic crisis in Florida history

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Developer calls east Main Street 'what's happening next'

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia. His first project, SOTA, breaks ground soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Zunz considers successor: Zunz

District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz is ready to step down from her seat — and her husband, Ed Zunz, is stepping up to run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Key's future at center of race

Vice Mayor David Brenner disagrees with many of the claims in a mailing from District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 6, 2018
Operation Warrior Resolution offers holistic healing for veterans

Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praefke of Operation Warrior Resolution are on a mission to provide alternative forms of mental health care for veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
North Trail hopes overlay sparks redevelopment

Only two developments have used the North Trail Overlay District in the past five years, but stakeholders still see the special regulations as a valuable tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2014
Circle solicitation worries continue

The St. Armands Circle BID wants clarification from the city attorney and possibly the Sarasota City Commission over solicitation issues on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Circle solicitation worries merchants

St. Armands Circle merchants are frustrated that a woman soliciting on the sidewalk allows her to do something they cannot: advertise outside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2024
New city department will enforce vacation rental regulations

The total new cost to register and enforce the citywide vacation rental ordinance expansion is about $150,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
STEM programs open world of opportunities in Manatee schools

The school district adjusts to to meet students' interest in STEM programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 7, 2009
Change of Art

Sarasota kitsch is out. Season of Sculpture is hoping a New Jersey sculpture park can help raise the bar for public art on the bayfront.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Manatee East dominates district All-Star tourney

Manatee East Little League captured District 26 titles in the 9-10, 10-11 and 11-12 age divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • April 18, 2012
Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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