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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2018
‘We Are Sarasota’ unites audiences of all backgrounds

The unique performance shared a message of tolerance and respect for all people, regardless of their differences.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents could soon trade rides on a bus for a ride share service as part of SCAT's system overhaul. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 29, 2020
SCAT to eliminate south routes, add ride share

As part of a system overhaul, many fixed routes will be eliminated in favor of a ride share service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In the hands of Xavier Foley, the double bass becomes as nimble as its smaller relatives, which he demonstrated during a recital Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Historic Asolo Theatre.  (Courtesy photo)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 11, 2020
Xavier Foley expands double bass's musical territory

During Artist Series Concerts recital, he demonstrates level of versatility usually associated with smaller instruments

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
Water and mold damage to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise hotel building is rampant because the building's structure has been compromised.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2012
Colony mid-rise building deemed unsafe

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise hotel tower has been labeled as "potentially hazardous and unsafe."

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Our View: The property amendments

Frederic Bastiat, the great French economic journalist of the 1840s, would be launching into tirades on talk radio today if he were asked to analyze the proposed constitutional amendments on Florida's Nov. 6 ballot.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee Technical College students, like former student William Kennedy, have been learning remotely since March 30. MTC is receiving federal funding to provide students who have been impacted by COVID-19 financial aid. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
MTC receives $1 million in government aid

Funding will provide financial aid to at least 508 students and cover costs of moving to remote learning.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.13.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Donny Long, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's director of environmental services, works with the RD UVC by Steriliz system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2020
Light shines on hospital safety in Lakewood Ranch

Elective surgeries move Lakewood Ranch Medical Center back toward normal operation.

  • East County
  • News
Barrier island residents and officials hope adding another left-turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream will move more traffic along U.S. 41.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2017
City OKs U.S. 41 design changes

Despite city administration’s concerns, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved adding a third northbound lane on U.S. 41 at Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan discusses the need for reducing spending and increasing savings at a town hall meeting Saturday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Buchanan talks jobs, economy and health care

Approximately 100 people attended Rep. Vern Buchanan's town hall meeting Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 27, 2016
All Children’s Hospital Guild hosts Miracle Ball

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch hosted Miracle Ball – Miracles in the Making on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Hyatt Regency.

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  • By Kelly Duggin, MD, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 5, 2019
Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2013
Darwin's on 4th to host benefit for fire victims Thursday, April 4

The bar is offering a free cocktail with donations.

  • Arts + Culture
Bayfront Park plans are moving forward as cost estimates are reduced.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2015
Project Longboat: A town timeline

The following projects are on the town’s agenda for the next two years.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Colony parties to return for three more hearings

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May has scheduled three separate hearings in July to better address cases surrounding the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

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  • News
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