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Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
The Ritz bakes up a colossal Christmas carousel

Kids, don't try this at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 29, 2014
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman guides you to the best events to attend in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 20, 2018
Families meet and greet marine life

Mote's Mommy and Me Camp spent the morning searching for small sea life July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 1920s cottage sits on land the Whitaker family owned originally. Jan Silberstein added the deck when she bought the house in 1984. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 25, 2015
Past perfect

A historic Indian Beach home recalls a Sarasota that almost disappeared.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank DiCicco says his neighbors in the eastern part of the county encouraged him to run for the commission seat.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Frank DiCicco, County Commission District 1

Frank DiCicco is positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge the influence of developers in local politics — and he believes this year, that message will resonate with Republican primary voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ladies if the Sisterhood for Good giving circle present checks to seven charities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2017
Giving circle grants largest amount yet to charity

Sisterhood for Good gave more than $6,600 to seven nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Francis Shea, who died Jan. 17, founded the Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

  • East County
  • News
The first numbers will be generated after Nov. 30, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau said.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz

Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Don Snyder

Don Snyder, of Sarasota, died June 5. He was 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota city commissioner Shannon Snyder isn't sure if the city can afford the Sarasota Police Department any longer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 29, 2012
City discusses budget cuts

A budget workshop led Sarasota City commissioners to debate whether major decisions need to be made to stop the financial bleeding, including getting rid of the city's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
Our View: We recommend ...

Sarasota city voters, this is your time. Next Tuesday's City Commission election is a historical tipping point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Executive Director of Sarasota Bay Watch Andy Mele stands near the bay he hopes to protect in the coming years.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Sarasota Bay Watch welcomes its new executive director

In December, Andy Mele became the executive director of Sarasota Bay Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Morning Headlines

Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Table tennis is one of the events of the Gulf Coast Senior Games starting today at venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 18, 2014
Gulf Coast Senior Games start today

The one-week sporting contest features 16 different events.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota design professionals including architects, engineers, interior designers and students will construct original sculptures made of cans showcased throughout the mall.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 18, 2014
Canstruction exhibit hopes to help others

Canstruction is a national program aimed to help feed the hungry through art. Sarasota artists will create sculptures made of cans to help those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Conversation with Jonathan Lewis

Sarasota’s new county administrator discusses his approach to the never-boring job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Administrator Tom Harmer and Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly meeting and luncheon Thursday, May 1, at Michaels On East. A panel including County Administrator Tom Harmer, City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock and Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley discussed the pride points of the Sarasota community. After the panel discussion, members were able to ask questions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
107-year-old Catherine Penman and Kit Weaver
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
And many more

The Pines of Sarasota held its annual 100-Plus Club Tea Party Thursday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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