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The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2013
Year in Review: February 2013, Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Natasi |
  • January 13, 2021
Florida’s response to COVID-19 could help address the looming physician shortage

Hospital staffing shortages and burnout are cause for concern.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioner Susan Chapman is awaiting direction from the city attorney on proper procedures for attending meetings with constituents.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine ruling leaves questions for city

A judge says City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013, but the city isn’t ready to change its meeting procedures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 7, 2019
Palm Grove Mennonite Church sells quilts for a cause

The show has been running for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 16, 2022
Dr. Doug Lyssy & Brittany Lakhani

Dr. Doug Lyssy, a full time resident of Longboat Key, and Brittany Lakhani tied the knot on May 14, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Sarasota historic board turns down developer's request to demolish the historic Mira Mar building. (Photo by Mark Gordon)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota building inspector calls for immediate safety measures at Mira Mar

The property inspection found "overall decline," and a local expert said the city is liable if the building collapses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Tatreau's company provides the digital clocks on the Boston Marathon course. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Key resident shares details of past Boston Marathons

Village resident Chris Tatreau's company has worked as a subcontractor for the past 27 years of the Boston Marathon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Judd and SMHF president Stacey Corley
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2022
2022 honorees celebrated at Corinthian Society Dinner

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation honored its top donors during the Corinthian Society Dinner on Dec. 8.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Keep dogs off the beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
FDOT installed flashing pedestrian signs next to the Midnight Pass Road crosswalks and also installed a white sign with a stop sign on it warning drivers to stop when the crosswalks are activated.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2012
County installs speed-limit sign

Siesta Key residents' call for more speed-limit signage on Midnight Pass Road was answered with a solar-powered radar sign.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Roxane Caravan says one of the most important things she tries to teach students is that they can't focus on being "the star." To make a production successful, everyone must work together.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Conversation with Roxane Caravan

Roxane Caravan will start her 16th year teaching musical theater at Lakewood Ranch High School in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 24, 2013
The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
DeAnna Wright and Lawrence James perform "The Mother with the Hat." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2018
Theater review: 'Mother with a Hat'

Asolo Conservatory’s latest play walks the razor’s edge between redemption and self-destruction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The town dock is a popular spot for launching kayaks in the Longbeach Village. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Kayaks launch complaints from Villagers

Some Longbeach Village residents don't want vendors using the town dock to launch kayak tours, but it's not illegal under the town's codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point in Riverview High history.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High kicker makes history

Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Boats will land at Historic Spanish Point's Packing House dock, where a restored vessel is often moored. File photo
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 4, 2022
New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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