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  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
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  • 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.

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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 2, 2026
Rehabbed turtles released into Gulf

Little Buoy and Spud, a leatherback and green sea turtle, were rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory and sent back into the Gulf on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

The Lakewood Ranch freshman boys golfer took medalist honors at the Riverview Invitational on Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 9, 2021
Saba withdraws request to name bay on Longboat Key

Landowner sought agreement with town to establish Conrad Bay on the north end, as an homage to his grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2022
Ziegler leads Sarasota School Board sweep

The slate of three candidates drew support of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Condominiums see sand loss due to Islander groins

Unit owners at En Provence condominium and Villa Di Lancia say the two groins built behind The Islander Club are quickly eliminating their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nicole Wittmer

Sarasota Christian senior middle hitter Nicole Wittmer has played volleyball since she was in seventh grade, and she hopes to continue to play at the college level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Jack Cannon

As a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, Jack Cannon, 17, is one of the basketball team's leading players.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: No grimness in classrooms

Gov. Rick Scott has done an abrupt turnaround on education spending, proposing a $100 increase per student despite dealing with a $2 billion budget shortfall.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat Key launches new online zoning map

Senior planner Maika Arnold worked for several months to create the interactive map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Julia Rodriguez

The Braden River senior talks physical defense and her love of shrimp.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Casey Willis

She plays volleyball for Pine View School and EVO Athletics.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Braden River High students have their designs down to a T

Braden River High artists raise money for charity with their designs.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Businesses react to Thunder by the Bay departure

For the first time in its 19-year history, the motorcycle festival wasn't held downtown — a subject that remains divisive among downtown merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
City eyes St. Armands paid parking

To fund a Circle garage, the city is studying two major revenue sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

  • Sarasota
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