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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 9, 2024
Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 30, 2019
The 30-year war on Cortez Bridge

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their 30-year war to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • July 26, 2018
Developers prepare to break ground east of downtown

Two large residential projects east of U.S. 301 are poised to begin construction soon. Will they set the stage for more growth?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant

Located in Parrish, Gamble Creek Farms provides fresh produce for Mar Vista and the other restaurants in the Chiles Hospitality group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2021
Grant provides Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department new carbon monoxide detectors

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department began using the devices in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 18, 2022
Longboat Key police officer Shawn Nagell retires

Nagell will take a break for six months but be back as a part-time officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 22, 2011
Cafeteria Confidants: Take your Dad to School

Phillippi Shores Elementary students asked the important men in their lives to share lunch with them during "Take Your Dad to School" week. We asked the dads, grandfathers and kids to share some of their favorite school memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 28, 2019
Mote sends 'bitey' but rehabbed sea turtle back home into the gulf

Juvenile loggerhead was released from Lido Beach after his May rescue in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2015
Hitting the hardwood

The Sarasota Recreation Women’s Basketball League opens its nine-game summer season May 28, at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton 34th fastest-growing metro in the nation

As the U.S. population growth rate shrinks to almost zero, those who are here are flocking to Florida metros, including North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, which ranks 11th among midsize and 34th among all metro areas in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel provides in-depth lessons on Jewish history and culture

The Miniversity program allows people to share their knowledge on topics from Jewish art to Kristallnacht

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2018
'Come Sunday' tells a powerful and loving story that challenges viewers' beliefs

The Joshua Marston-directed Netflix film "Come Sunday" sends the message that religion does not have to condone sin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
Siesta Drive residents discuss safety measures

The Make Siesta Drive Safer campaign is focused on changes to the roadway, but some residents think impaired drivers are an equally pressing issue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2015
Former mayors rally against partisanship in city election

At an event Thursday, 10 former Sarasota mayors spoke in support of two sitting City Commissioners and against the intrusion of political parties into the nonpartisan commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By William Skaggs |
  • April 18, 2024
Sarasota Players committed to community

The CEO of The Sarasota Players writes that his organization is focused on entertaining, educating and engaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota County commissioners challenge staff to consider tax cut

During the first budget session for fiscal year 2025, Neil Rainford said keeping the flat tax rate assumption should be questioned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre receives anonymous $1 million gift

FST will use an anonymous $1 million gift to start a matching donation campaign for Phase 2 of its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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