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By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2022

Sarasota and Manatee have 25 National Merit finalists

The national program rewards students with high achievement scores on the PSAT and other criteria.

Sarasota
Schools

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 23, 2012

Design of No. 1 beach sign misses the mark

Sarasota County zoning staff determined the design for new signs on Siesta Key were a driving hazard that the Federal Department of Transportation would surely reject.

Siesta Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 7, 2012

Wal-Mart plans second Sarasota location

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to build its second location within city limits. An application has been proposed for the Ringling Plaza site.

Sarasota
News

By Josh Siegel |
March 13, 2013

Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
November 15, 2012

'Dead' buses bound for Sarasota County

Palm Beach County plans to sell Sarasota diesel buses with at least 500,000 miles each to buffer the county's fleet.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 6, 2018

Sarasota County School Board, District 5: Justin Cody Willis

Meet the candidate

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 27, 2016

Meeting schedule poses ethics question

If one meeting meets the need, should supervisors be paid for two?

East County
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
July 29, 2015

Manatee County school board mulls over budget draft

A 4.37% increase in the Manatee County School District's property tax levy will help pump more dollars into the slated $600 million budget for the 2015-2016 school year.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
October 9, 2015

Football players suspended following altercation

Seven football players, two from Braden River and five from North Port, have been suspended for the remainder of the regular season.

East County
Sports

By Jack Short |
October 29, 2015

UPDATE: Department of Health lifts "no-swim" advisory at Siesta

Health officials advised beachgoers that it's safe to swim again.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 3, 2013

GMD lights modified for turtle season

Gulf of Mexico Drive lights are being modified by Florida Power & Light Co. to ensure safety of sea turtles during nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 9, 2025

Sarasota County hires new Stormwater Department director

Former Sarasota County employee Ben Quartermaine has been selected to head the county's new Stormwater Department.

Sarasota
News

By Privada Homes |
January 29, 2026

Discover Gracewater at Sarasota: A New Standard for Modern Florida Living

Live the resort life, just minutes from Downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
March 10, 2010

Community Foundation honors FAADA founder

East County's Cindy Harney recently was named an 'Unsung Hero' by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 4, 2023

Rising demand for luxury real estate charged by pandemic, other factors

Longboat Key real estate continues to be defined by a luxury market, while a newer ultra luxury market begins to grow.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2015

Our View: We recommend ...

In this year's election, District 2 and District 3 voters have an opportunity to begin changing the dialogue, direction and vision of the City Commission for the better.