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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
What happened to my Pelican Press?

Dear Readers: Wednesday was a big day for us. It marked the completion of the transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harmer is a former fire chief and has a black belt in Karate. Courtesy Photo
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 11, 2014
County Commission approves contract with Harmer

Thomas Harmer, who replaced ousted County Administrator Randall Reid last year with the title of interim administrator, has now permanently taken over the county's top administrative post.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., Oct. 8, at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2013
Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees

Sarasota County commissioners will consider development regulations and permitting fees for kayak-tour operators during a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The man was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Eviction notice leads to shooting

A Sarasota County Sheriff civil deputy was serving an eviction notice Thursday when the tenant answered the door with a gun in his hand, prompting the officer to shoot him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • June 19, 2009
Veterans team up to turn around properties

Sensing an unfilled niche, a pair of veteran Sarasota developers is teaming up with a Tampa real estate marketer to create a broad-based development turn-around firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners approved a $10,000 grant and $3,500 of in-kind services to partially fund the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2013
Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy

A festival representative told Sarasota County commissioners March 19, that a funding shortfall could nix the 2013 boat races and Fourth of July bayfront fireworks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Heat 16U softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2015
Setting the Stage

The Sarasota Heat 16U travel softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships for the first time July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Round Trip to Paris” featured guest soloist Viviane Hagner, violin, and guest conductor Clark Rundell for the Masterworks 5 series.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 4, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra enchants via a trip to the City of Light with Masterworks 5

'Round Trip to Paris,' aka Masterworks 5, was an outstanding performance in style, musicianship and execution.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File Photo. Kim and Cecil Calloway renew their vows during the Say 'I do' Again ceremony Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
 The home at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Beverly Girard, director of food and nutrition services at Sarasota County Schools,  All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2016
Sarasota developer takes on the IRS — and wins

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., developer of Palmer Ranch, has won a decade-long dispute over the value of land he donated in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reduced energy costs are a top priority for the four new fire stations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
Area contractor tapped to build new fire stations

Sarasota County awarded Willis A. Smith Construction a contract to build four new fire stations throughout the county by 2016.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system operating on a $563.9 million budget.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Sheriff's Department. The Hazardous Devices Unit destroyed a cylindrical object filled with a gel-like substance in a paper bag July 14 on Swift Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 14, 2014
Bowl with chicken's head, feathers found on Swift Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office have reopened Swift Road near Grand Cayman after investigating a suspicious object found in the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County has nine libraries in its system, including the Selby Public Library.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 15, 2012
County libraries seek feedback

Sarasota County is seeking library input in its annual survey through Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shore Diner: Food Network says, "...this decidedly retro restaurant is a diner's dream with open-air space modeled after Southern California's midcentury beach cafes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota featured in Food Network restaurant guide

Indigenous, Shore Diner, State Street Eating House and a dozen more featured in city guide

  • Arts + Culture
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