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Although a segment of First Street is closed for construction, businesses in the area are excited to reap the benefits of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
First Street improvements highlight a growing area

As the city works on a project designed to make a segment of First Street near Cocoanut Avenue more walkable, businesses in the area are excited by the changes — and by the growth surrounding them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
West Bradenton resident Mary Conway and Sarasota resident Alaina Martinez protest recent actions by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh. Conway said she is still waiting for a vaccine.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
Protestors demand Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation

Dozens of angry citizens protest actions of Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh before Tuesday's county meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
East County: top issues to watch in 2014

The East County Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

  • East County
  • News
Bernadette DiPino was named Sarasota's new police chief Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 29, 2012
DiPino prepares for Sandy in Ocean City

Bernadette DiPino has been busy at work in Ocean City, Md., trying to help make sure the beach town is prepared for Hurricane Sandy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 30, 2015
Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019. All photos courtesy of MCSO.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

Half marathon creates temporary lane closures; Meet commission candidates at Observer debate; Voter registration deadline: Feb. 9; Wanted: Code Board member

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Urbanite Theatre's mission for its play reading program is to expose the community to new plays and get feedback on which plays they should do for future seasons.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 30, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces new play reading series

In conjunction with its current winter theatrical season, the Urbanite Theatre will do readings of three new plays for potential future productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

  • East County
  • News
SRclue had players figuring out clues connected to Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2020
Nonprofits pivot to online fundraisers

Several nonprofits have turned to online events in lieu of in-person fundraisers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Music Conservatory co-founder Sean O'Neil (middle) leads students Sommer Altier and Giordano Scarano in a violin lesson.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Music Mentors: Sarasota Music Conservatory moves downtown

By expanding their school’s space, Sarasota Orchestra violinists Léna Cambis and Sean O’Neil hope to also expand their students’ appreciation for music.

  • Arts + Culture
Lake Club's Kevin Swan, left, said he is a die-hard Disney fan who ran into a complete day of employee apathy May 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident receives Mickey Mouse treatment

A Life Story Foundation's Kevin Swan has a rough day at Disney World.

  • East County
  • News
The Rams hold high the state title trophy following their win in Stuart. Photo courtesy Christopher Dubs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2017
Un-four-gettable: Rams enjoy another championship

The Riverview High boys swim team won its fourth-straight state title Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A change order is an adjustment of a project's scope and associated costs. This order will add roughly $248,000 to the $20.7 million agreement with Prince Contracting LLC.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves $250,000 change order

Commissioners amended the contract for the North Cattleman Road Improvement Project for the fifth time March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Maid of honor Déva O’Donnell, matron of honor Katie Moulton, mother of the bride Mirta Klauber, bride-to-be Molly Klauber and hostess Pam Taylor. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

More happily ever after; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Charter Review Committee: Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor, Bill Cook
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key Charter Review committee starts with elections

Members held their first meeting on April 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Rhodes and Victoria Hulland perform George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes” as the characters of El Capitan and Liberty Bell, respectively. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
'Poetry and Liberty' shows Sarasota Ballet as emblem of the brave and true

With returning répétiteur and principals, Sarasota Ballet looks forward to ‘Stars and Stripes.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Our view

City breaks St. Armands' trust

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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