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  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota County offers $20 million commitment for Mote aquarium

To dedicate $20 million toward the Nathan Benderson Park project, the County Commission wants to reallocate money budgeted for tourism promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Lay of the Land

Weekly bus tours of Lakewood Ranch offer riders a fun, comprehensive way to get to know the community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2019
Glenridge Performing Arts Center unveils 2019-2020 season

From a jazz guitarist to ‘America’s funniest piano player,’ the lineup of Glenridge Performing Arts Center's upcoming season includes something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 26, 2019
Urbanite Theatre shines spotlight on female playwrights

In its second year, the Modern Works Festival features five new works over five days.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson returns with photography book of Sarasota and its keys and islands

Follow up publication to "The Lure of Longboat Key: From Sunrise to Sunset" broadens its focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 29, 2019
Longboat Key elections 2020: Five questions with Ken Schneier

Chatting with the candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2019
Let's Start the Show

The Observer has a new Black Tie reporter. Learn all about Harry Sayer.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Rosemary District stakeholders plot building changes

New zoning regulations brought a wave of residential projects to the Rosemary District. Can those same regulations help provide neighborhood improvements?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 19, 2019
Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer staff |
  • April 4, 2019
Red tide life cycle hits four stages

From agriculture to storms, there are questions surrounding what factors actually influence red tide and its intensity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Decision looms on Fruitville Road redesign

Longboat Key leaders are formulating a strategy for fighting a road diet, but downtown stakeholders stand behind the city’s proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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