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By David Conway |
June 16, 2021

Payne Park ‘off the table,' Sarasota Orchestra says

Still searching for a new home, the orchestra believes it cannot pursue its only site of interest within city limits. Can elected officials convince the organization to reconsider?

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
April 1, 2021

Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 18, 2022

East Manatee Fire Rescue makes key hire and promotions

A new fire inspector was added to the department while East Manatee promotes two of its own.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 11, 2012

Our View: Publix perseveres, thankfully

Longboat Key residents, you're going to love your new Publix ...

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Hartill |
October 26, 2011

Hogle's notes reveal ongoing issues

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's notes surrounding an investigation of P&Z Director Monica Simpson detail increasing conflict with employees.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
January 12, 2012

Chen remembered as selfless

Friends of the Siesta runner killed Saturday say she was always thinking of other people.

Siesta Key
News

By Jay Heater |
March 25, 2020

Local Lakewood Ranch area businesses search for answers during COVID-19 threat

COVID-19 leaves Lakewood Ranch businesses searching for answers.

East County
News

By Nick Friedman |
May 4, 2016

Pride in the Park

Each year, the Harvey Milk Festival brings in a new batch of up-and-coming musicians. Meet this year's lineup:

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
January 27, 2015

Our View: Traffic talk is cheap

And once again, the city of Sarasota and Bradenton Beach do nothing.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Nolan Peterson |
March 20, 2014

Shelter showdown continues

The Sarasota County Commission accuses some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling the selection of a site for a downtown homeless shelter.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
June 5, 2024

Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Kevin Cooper

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2017

2017: Longboat Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Longboat Key saw it all in 2017.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Gordon |
March 10, 2010

Lincoln: Between build or bust

Robert Lincoln is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. He even despises Hometown Democracy. But for Longboat Key, he's the man standing between build or bust.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
October 3, 2012

Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.