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Bobby Jones Golf Club has been closed since March 2020 as the city prepared to renovate the course. Now, construction may be delayed as the city fields offers from private groups interested in running the facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2021
City keeps options open for Bobby Jones renovation

Although some officials were concerned about ceding control and delaying construction, the board will attempt to find private companies interested in operating the municipal golf course and funding improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • November 23, 2010
Market Watch

Now is a bad time to buy stocks

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hailey Brown is surrounded by four other generations of Manatee County residents, from left to right: her father, Russell Brown; great grandmother, Patricia Brown; great great grandmother Clara Ehrke; and grandfather, Curtis Brown.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2016
Brown family welcomes fifth generation

Hailey Georgina Brown was born March 29.

  • East County
  • News
Tricolored Herons feed in the shallows, often shading the water using a technique called “canopy feeding."
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 8, 2020
Bird of the week: Tricolored heron

Disappearing wetland habitat is a threat to this wading bird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A boat heads off into Sarasota Bay as part of the Seagrass Survey. Eric Garwood
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota Seagrass Survey shows decline

Only 30% of sites in Sarasota Bay were considered dense in 2019, compared to 60% of sites in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The nearly finished living room exemplifies some of the motifs and colors that can be found throughout the work of the 11 design teams that worked on separate sections of the house. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
Jewels on the Bay presents 25th home-design showcase

Late change of locale presented an extra challenge to designers

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 11, 2016
Emerald City Ball dazzles with performances by cast of 'The Wiz'

West Coast Black Theatre Troupe’s 17th anniversary celebration featured an award presentation, several performances and a special announcement.

  • Black Tie
Kelli Smith began her tenure Monday as Longboat Key’s new police chief. She has 29 years of law enforcement experience.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Conversation with Kelli Smith, Longboat Key's new police chief

Smith has 29 years of law enforcement experience, including roles with the police departments of North Arizona University and the University of Central Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Twin sisters Brooke and Casey Farrow, both Braden River senior softball players, signed their national letters of intent to Chipola College on Nov. 10.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
East County Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

15 area athletes ink their college choices.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 11, 2017
Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

The former “TODAY” show star spoke at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
"Writing for grownups doesn’t appeal to me anymore,” says children's entertainer Mifflin Lowe says. "I'm through with the adult neuroses, the problems, the whining. I create what I like now: happy, fun stuff."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 4, 2012
Mifflin Lowe: Lone Star

Mifflin Lowe's story of an inner city kid who wants to be a cowboy has lassoed the attention of famous hip-hop artists, record executives and now the Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee receives $2.4 million for energy efficiencies

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today accepted $2.4 million in federal stimulus funds as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Crew rowing program once again asserted its dominance at the USRowing Southeast Youth Rowing Championships, taking home 20 medals and six first-place trophies.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2017
Sarasota Crew wins sixth-straight regional championship

The program qualified 10 boats for the USRowing Youth Nationals in June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The rare sitar was for sale at the musical flea market.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota Musical Flea Market sounds off

The flea market raised money to maintain the musical archive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
School revitalizes arts with showcase

Lakewood Ranch High School shows its arts departments are alive and thriving

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River senior running back Carlos Crawford scored a touchdown in the Pirates’ 21-6 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer recaps the top sports moments of 2014.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo Victor Levine owns the property at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, which he hopes to divide into four residential lots.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
P&Z Board recommends zoning change

The parcels at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 521 Broadway are two ordinances closer to becoming residential properties. Voters on Longboat Key approved the zoning changes in November 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota and homelessness

Sarasota is starting to effectively address homelessness. But, without crucial assistance from mature community and public-private partnerships, it will continue to struggle.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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