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By Jen Blanco |
October 23, 2013

Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

East County
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
March 6, 2013

Different Strokes: County administrators

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

Longboat Key
News

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 |
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 Kurt Schultheis |
July 13, 2011

St. Armands wants garage, not meters

A city of Sarasota special meeting will be held at 10 a.m. July 21 to discuss parking meters and their possible placement on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
September 14, 2016

What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Catherine Luckner |
January 19, 2012

My View: It's a matter of making decisions and finding common ground

We are great consumers of news, advice and opinions from people we might never meet.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 13, 2012

ShelterBox USA president aids in response efforts

After two years working for ShelterBox USA, President Emily Sperling recently went on her first deployment.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill |
December 7, 2011

L'Ambiance, Sanctuary dismiss Key Club de novo challenge

Attorney Robert Lincoln says that the case will move forward with IPOC as the single plaintiff, but Key Club attorney John Patterson believes that the dismissal raises issues.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
April 5, 2012

No action taken on beach alcohol issue

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office officials said they will work to enforce existing ordinances.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Nadon |
August 13, 2019

'Brian Banks' is a difficult story told from an alternative vantage point

Director Tom Shadyac's non-linear format in "Brian Banks" is a brilliantly effective approach for an inspiring film.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jen Blanco |
February 18, 2016

Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 27, 2010

McKitrick gets in swing for 160th tournament win

For Arlene McKitrick, reaching 160 tournament wins on the golf course took a couple of swings.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heather Merriman Saba |
May 28, 2014

Keep your garden in season

As summer approaches, the desire to be outside enjoying the clear skies and warm weather is hard to resist, and it also provides the ideal time to spruce up your yard and garden.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
June 7, 2021

Economic Development Corp. could lose county funding

Commissioner Mike Moran, a critic of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, wants to phase out the county’s local business tax and redirect existing reserves.