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By Kurt Schultheis |
January 12, 2012

Main Street plans scaled back

The Downtown Improvement District is awaiting the Sarasota City Commission's response to a $4.6 million Main Street makeover.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
January 3, 2013

LOOKING AHEAD: Transportation Crossroads

Deficiencies in its public transit fleet and road maintenance funding complicate the county's transportation goals in 2013.

Siesta Key
News

By Niki Kottmann |
September 5, 2018

RocketStar Records sends vinyl fans a blast from the past along U.S. 301

Sarasota's only record store, RocketStar Records, is giving listeners of all ages a chance to preserve one of music’s most beloved mediums.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
September 4, 2019

Compromise reached in University Park dispute

Settlement clears path for University Park Country Club purchase by Recreation District.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 22, 2016

Study flushes $20 million project from Longboat Key budget

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study, but future issues loom in the pipeline.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 4, 2018

More recreational sports on deck in Manatee County?

County says more recreational sports facilities coming to Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By John McGuire |
June 7, 2017

Trashed: Longboat residents complain about beach crowds

North end residents say weekends are getting worse and they want the drinking, littering, trespassing and illegal parking to stop.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
November 12, 2015

The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
February 2, 2016

Voices of the Highwaymen

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe honors the art of Florida's segregation-era painters

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2015

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 24, 2024

Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Blake Fussell |
February 23, 2022

Donations lead to possibility of new lanes for Legacy Trail

A $250,000 donation from Friends of Legacy Trail will help construct a second lane on trail's most urban stretch. A new trailhead and an extension to North Port will also be added to the trail.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 22, 2023

Police called on ex-girlfriend failing to make plan to 'get her life back on track'

Instead, a woman whose ex took her in falsely accused him of battery. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 24, 2024

Continued flooding concerns residents near Lake Manatee

Heavy rains cause continued flooding issues for East County residents.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 7, 2024

Troubles pile up as St. Armands digs out from under

The city of Sarasota responds to merchants' removal pleas as decaying debris piles remained on Friday while they attempt to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 20, 2024

Barrier island officials discuss mangrove delegation, infrastructure

Mayors from Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach met on Longboat to address common issues.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 3, 2025

Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told the Sarasota City Commission non-compliance with a state order to remove all right of way art would risk $67 million in state funding.