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  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 10

Gordon Silver captured this photo of two sandhill cranes near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 10

Gordon Silver captured this magnolia tree in bloom in Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 10

Robert Todd took this cormorant photo at Longboat Key Club’s Islandside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2016
Your Town: 10.6.16

The deadline to file for all commission seats is noon Nov. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.17.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 13, 2018
Longboat police get donation for new traffic cameras, cruiser computers

An almost quarter million dollar donation has funded the departments purchase of new license plate recognition cameras and computers for its police cruisers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 7, 2022
Longboat youth sailor takes on regatta solo for the first time

Weekend event on Sarasota Bay attracts hundreds of youngsters for a day of racing, including a 12-year-old Longboater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 10, 2022
City Commission OKs bond funding for The Bay Phase 2

At a cost of $65 million, the Sarasota City Commission approves $48 million in TIF-backed bonds for the second phase of The Bay park redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Our View: Immoral corporate welfare

Maybe a good roundhouse to their proboscises might knock some sense into them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2023
Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car

A cul-de-sac showdown between man and car ends when a homeowner hits a moving vehicle with a piece of lumber. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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