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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 25, 2025

Azara Ballet uses dance to address screen addiction in its second season

Choreographed by company co-founder Martin Flowers, "7 Hours" uses cellphones as props.

Arts + Culture

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 28, 2012

Reid seeks honest procurement director

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid backed his zero-tolerance ethics policy with Procurement Official Mark Thiele's resignation. Now he hopes to fill the position before August.

Siesta Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
September 26, 2012

Commission denies Mote's request for bigger nest egg

Mote will continue its turtle-monitoring activities Key-wide despite a lack of funds but hopes that the town will consider long-term funding.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
September 17, 2015

Should Bobby Jones restore its historic design?

A study committee agrees the course needs a major capital investment. But there are differing views on how it should look — and no answer for how much it may cost.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

The Sarasota Observer welcomes letters on current, local topics. Please email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected].

Sarasota
Opinion

By Josh Siegel |
December 31, 2013

Lennar turns over HOA

Heritage Harbour's developer will give residents complete control of the homeowners association starting Jan. 2, more than a decade after the community opened.

East County
News

By Brynn Mechem |
January 13, 2021

School district hopes to improve revenue from cell towers

District leaders hope a third party can help boost revenue from district-owned cell towers.

Sarasota
Schools

By Loren Mayo |
January 6, 2011

7 in 11: Scott Gerber

After realizing his 20-hour-a-day job was not for him, Scott Gerber found something that put a smile on his face.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 12, 2011

Circle median project sees delays

Work has been delayed for months on a St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 21, 2013

TOP SHELF: Paul Beggan

Osprey resident Paul Beggan offers a few takeaways from his long, high-level leadership career.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
March 4, 2015

Business Spotlight: Barre3

The shopping strip’s newest fitness facility is a franchise of a nationwide company that intertwines the practices of ballet, Pilates and yoga, in one-hour classes.

East County
News

By Jessica Salmond |
January 28, 2015

Turtle Beach considered for vendor opportunities

Sarasota County plans to add Turtle Beach to its non-motorized water sports program, which launched a year ago on South Lido.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 5, 2025

Optimal Outcomes builds a second health park in Lakewood Ranch

The health care real estate development company expects to break ground in early 2026.

East County
Business

By None |
November 30, 2022

Sarasota Marine veteran receives a bright holiday surprise

FPL partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation to surprise Carlos Moreira and his family with an energy-efficient holiday light display.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Littman-Quinn |
August 8, 2013

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jack Littman-Quinn |
August 8, 2013

Smell the Bread Café, A Healthy Option

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Matt Walsh |
May 26, 2016

Profile in courage

Congratulations to Sarasota County commissioners. They said no to crony capitalism. That doesn’t mean we’re anti-business. It means we don’t believe in unearned benefits.