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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 8, 2016
It’s time for the city to free the food trucks

Sarasota, North Port should follow the county’s lead and ease regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 26, 2019
Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 27, 2018
Developer offers his own take on Colony plan

Welfonder expresses reservations on Unicorp’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 19, 2018
Sarasota Opera’s 'Carmen' is a sold-out success

Lisa Chavez captivates as Carmen in the opera’s latest production with impressive stage direction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2016
Not too tired to practice

Summer workouts could determine fate of Braden River, Lakewood Ranch football teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2016
Sister act

Hannah and Sophia Hritz are looking forward to finally being able to play together on the same court as Sarasota Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 9, 2016
Swamped sailboat in Sarasota Bay spotlights derelict vessel issues on Longboat Key

Vulgar behavior, danger from leaky boats spurs complaints to Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 13, 2016
Floridays' conundrum

Longboat residents would love to see the old service station and bank building on the north end redeveloped. But traffic tensions may be an insurmountable obstacle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2015
Pirate Pride Runs Deep

The Braden River High football team saw its historic season come to an end in the Class 7A state semifinals Dec. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 15, 2014
Backstate Pass: Lady of the house Natalia Nicol

Natalia Nicol makes sure every Sarasota Orchestra patron ends the night on a high note.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
Drainage project stuck in the mud

After years of delays, a project dating back to 2005 to collect and filter stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach is once again on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Manatee County to consider $150K contribution for Broadway roundabout design

Design work is underway for a roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 4, 2025
St. Regis lands AAA Travel's five-diamond rating

As the resort approaches its first-year anniversary, Forbes' rating is still pending.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 14-20

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Artificial reefs create habitat in Sarasota Bay for juvenile fish

During the week of April 22, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program deployed 24 concrete artificial reefs as a part of a $150,000 program aimed at providing habitat for fish.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2024
Humane Society moves closer to buying city lot for dog-walking path

More than half of a 1.6-acre city-owned site adjacent to the Humane Society of Sarasota County is under a stormwater retention easement. The rest would be a walking path.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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