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By Edward Alley |
September 24, 2018

Sarasota Orchestra opens new season with two stellar chamber performances

Together, 'Out of the Opera Pit' and 'Colorful Combinations' made for an impressive kickoff to the 2018-2019 season.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Pam Eubanks |
September 11, 2019

Panama visit creates port insight for Manatee County

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Port Manatee should be ready for Panamax ships in Manatee County.

East County
News

By David Conway |
February 7, 2019

Rosemary residents prioritize park purchase

Lots of new residential units have been built in the Rosemary District. A park hasn’t. The city will consider its options for changing that.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
February 14, 2019

Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

Sarasota
News

By Cassidy Alexander |
March 14, 2018

New vendors maintain Siesta Key Village

More frequent trash pick-up is among several changes from the old contract.

Siesta Key
News

By John McGuire |
May 10, 2017

Colony developer and neighboring residents agree on plan for the property

A contract between the two parties includes "membership privileges" for immediate neighbors.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 29, 2015

Lennar plans Lakewood Ranch expansion

Panther Ridge residents worry the company’s plans for nearly 2,000 homes east of Lorraine Road will further compound traffic woes on S.R.70

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 27, 2015

Will Sarasota County show Bayfront Park the money?

Longboaters sent more than $487 million in ad valorem taxes to Sarasota County in the past 10 years. That includes $13 million-plus toward a county environment and parklands program. Here’s what it got the town: Zero dollars for park maintenance and upkee

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
February 17, 2016

East County residents enjoy ancient game

Mah jongg becomes a ladies' favorite at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill |
July 10, 2013

Obituary: Wurzburg was decisive voice on commission

Former Longboat Key Mayor A. Hart Wurzburg served four years during a contentious time of the island's development.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 19, 2014

Homeless shelter costs exceed $8 million

Sarasota County staff estimate costs for a proposed come-as-you-are homeless shelter will exceed $8.9 million and require a $1.2 million annual operating budget.

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 1, 2024

Increased tourism tax in Manatee County now in the voters' hands

A referendum to increase the tourist development tax by 1% will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

East County
News

By James Peter |
March 6, 2024

For-profit charter school approved amid public opposition in Sarasota

Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy’s application says it will contract with Charter Schools USA, a for-profit education management company.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
April 15, 2026

Sarasota schools leader outlines issues but also optimism

Superintendent Terry Connor spoke at the State of the Community event by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on April 14.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
April 9, 2024

City will consider building its own workforce housing

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown will propose a plan to build 192 units in two towers across from City Hall.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
January 4, 2012

12 events in 2012

Because Sarasota's social and charitable scene is jam-packed every week with fun parties and soirees benefiting notable causes, BT has compiled an abbreviated 2012 Black Tie social calendar featuring 12 don't-miss events that we're looking forward to this year.

Arts + Culture

By Michael Eng |
September 7, 2011

9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.