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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2020
City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • January 25, 2018
Ch-ch-ch changes

You have to be all in if you really want to change, one expert says

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to Sarasota after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Staying the Course'

MANATEE COUNTY - Density is a consistent topic when it comes to discussions of development. This discussion was no exception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Sarasota student wants to lower the school board voting age

Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in government. His newest venture is getting the voting age for Sarasota School Board elections lowered to 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 14, 2024
FST shines the spotlight on addiction with The Recovery Project

Director Sean Daniels uses storytelling to diminish the stigma of addiction and support artists in recovery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 11, 2010
Key Niners kick off season

The Key Niners Association is off to a great start to their 2010-2011 season. The group of approximately 75 women, who play 9 holes every Thursday morning, held their opening luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course. The winnning foursome was Carol Meese, Regina Repenning, Linda Schroeder and Jayne Weiss.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighter Cook-Off

The 9th Annual Firefighter Rib Cook-Off took place over the weekend and even the rain couldn't put out the heat. Local celebrities judged the 12 Sarasota-Manatee county teams who used homemade BBQ sauce to make their ribs unique. All proceeds benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
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