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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
County dispels beach construction rumors

To keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million Siesta Beach renovations, Sarasota County recently launched a website dedicated to the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 25, 2023
What is ‘effective’ notice?

Florida’s Republican lawmakers hate the daily newspapers and for 25 years have sought to end laws requiring public notices in newspapers. Their answer: Let government control public notice. Ha!

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Lord of the ring

After more than two decades of touring the world with his "Wheel of Thrills," Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. performs his signature stunt before a hometown crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Parking problem still lingers

Some merchants and officials believe the paid parking program didn't last long enough to gauge whether its removal is best for the city.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 29 to March 6

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Braden River High Key Club hits courts for charity

The club will host a sand volleyball fundraiser March 10. Teams can register through March 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2012
Community Sports Scores

Enjoy this week's community sports score updates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
Area teams pound way to district wins

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch both earned district quarterfinal wins April 23 while Riverview, ODA, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all won their district semifinal games

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Festival celebrates family's heritage, grape harvest

The annual Harvest Festival will host a grape stomp to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2022
Mote Marine manatees agree: Pick Bengals as Super Bowl champions

Hugh and Buffett have been picking the winners of the Super Bowl for 13 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
Firehouse Subs grant provides Longboat Key extrication equipment

Municipal Emergency Services trained Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel how to use the new equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2012
Man crashes into Sarasota bar

A man rammed a Sarasota bar and attempted to run over the bar's owner Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Matt Royal makes friends on Facebook

Between solving murders and late nights at Tiny's of Longboat, Matt Royal has found time to get on Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 27, 2020
Turtle tries the fast lane in Lakewood Ranch

Florida softshell turtle survives trip in the Lakewood Ranch fast lane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2024
Train like an Olympian: More niche sports with homes in Sarasota

The Summer Games fun doesn’t have to end. Here are two more Olympic sports you can learn in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Circle gets down to business

The new year will bring new offerings on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 25, 2020
Longboat sports buffs seek new outlets

Some are playing their usual sports with new restrictions, while others are finding new forms of exercise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles help promote love of learning, literacy in Sarasota County

For the eighth consecutive year, students in the greater Sarasota community have the opportunity to tackle books in exchange for baseball tickets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.21.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
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