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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 14, 2014
CONA enters Big Pass debate

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) met Monday night to debate a controversial project to dredge Sarasota's Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 6, 2011
Crowd has a blast despite rained-out fireworks

The chance of rain was 30%. At least, that's what the weather forecast predicted for Saturday as the Fourth of July weekend approached. Early forecasts called for showers Friday night and Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key gains two new swans — and a long-necked love triangle

Widower swan takes up with newcomer who arrived recently with her mate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Lakewood shifts to reclaimed water

Braden River Utilities has begun using reclaimed water from the city of Sarasota for irrigation in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch plans tribute for veterans

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. A collection for soldiers is being taken.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
ODA teacher unveils sports grant program

Ken Sommers and his 1-year-old foundation, Games 4 Good, seek to fund nonprofits that aim to use sports for positive change.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
A reason to remember

Pam Eubanks commemorates the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board agrees to keep school start times, plans for economic growth

The majority of teachers, students, teachers and community members who took a survey said middle and high school start and end times should not be changed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Candidates emerge for open seats

As the city seeks to fill two commission vacancies set to open in November, most commissioners reacted strongly to a proposal to allow one departing commissioner to finish his term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2013
BID, DID move toward restaurant restrictions

On St. Armands Circle and in downtown Sarasota, some fear the growing presence of restaurants will harm the vibrancy of the districts. The BID and DID want the city to take action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 18, 2019
SMH Cancer Institute adding two facilities, creating comprehensive treatment plans

The SMH Cancer Institute will add two new facilities in the next two years. But that's only part of the hospital's plan to provide more holistic cancer care.

  • Health
  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • February 20, 2019
My View: We have come a long way on Bayfront

Thanks to the voices of 50,000 individuals and the efforts of volunteers, The Bay park initiative is on the verge of a remarkable, first-of-its-kind achievement for the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Riverview defense to be tested again

It passed challenge No. 1, intercepting Lake Nona six times Nov. 8. Can it repeat the performance?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 3, 2026
Art and Found Day to return, surprising finders with gifts

The Sarasota Pen Women-led outreach brings surprise, free artwork to Longboat Key, Sarasota, Venice and beyond.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • March 7, 2012
Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

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