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By David Conway |
September 10, 2018

No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

Sarasota
News

By Kristen Herhold |
May 25, 2016

Longboat an empty nester this year

For the first time in since 2006, Longboat Key will be without any newborn swans this summer.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 10, 2016

City settles controversial code compliance case

A viral story that drew widespread outrage has come to an end after the city waived all fines against a 90-year-old widow who owned a property deemed to be derelict.

Sarasota
News

By Berkley Mason |
May 25, 2017

UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

East County
News

By David Conway |
September 29, 2016

County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

Siesta Key
News

By David Conway |
April 6, 2015

City hopes to address congestion with signal changes

Beginning Wednesday, the city will reconfigure the traffic signal at Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue, another step aimed at addressing ongoing traffic woes.

Sarasota
News

By Kathryn Parks |
August 6, 2013

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
May 21, 2014

Law enforcement groups to host boating safety event

The Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and other groups are holding an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday.

Longboat Key
News

By Nolan Peterson |
March 11, 2014

School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 12, 2014

Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 9, 2013

County Commission to consider pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a possible ban on the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 25, 2024

Two SMH leaders named to statewide boards

Jennifer Sweeney and Britt Riner have been appointed to councils that will help guide health care for Florida residents.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2025

FDOT plans US 301 resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an Aug. 19 public meeting on plans to repave U.S. 301 between U.S. 41 and 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: 'Stuff the Breeze Bus' for county workers

Sarasota County government is cutting costs by requiring employees to supply their own office materials.

April Fools

By Marty Fugate |
February 24, 2022

Sports and politics intersect in Asolo Rep's 'The Great Leap'

The tragedy of history collides with the game of basketball during China’s Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989. There are no winners, just survivors.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 6, 2023

Bradenton couple brings personal experience to School of Rock

Gary and Kelley Falcon, who opened the new Lakewood Ranch music education school, have spent more than 30 years in the music business.

East County
Business

By Adam Hughes |
August 22, 2012

Home in Country Club Village sells for $655,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Elaine Gilligan, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 7942 Royal Birkdale Circle to Soren and Birthe Svenningsen, of Watchung, N.J., for $655,000.