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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 10, 2013
Institute for the Ages focuses on Sarasota's older demographic

Opened six months ago, the offshoot of SCOPE is ready to launch its inaugural study geared toward the aging population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Signs that remind students to wear masks may be a thing of the past if an optional policy takes effect July 1. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 18, 2021
School mask policy could shift to optional July 1

Superintendent aims to hold off on changes until school year ends.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Key Chorale will join forces with choral singers from Riverview High School, Booker High School and Sarasota High School. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
'Tomorrow’s Voices Today' concert offers young singers unique opportunity

Key Chorale’s fifth annual collaboration with Sarasota County Schools provides high schoolers the chance to perform a powerful piece with Sarasota’s symphonic chorus.

  • Arts + Culture
Initial reports indicated the vehicles were traveling north toward University Parkway. Northbound lanes of Cattlemen Road were reported to be closed around 8:45 p.m. while the investigation continued.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2021
Sarasota deputies investigate gunfire near UTC

Northbound Cattlemen Road is closed as investigators look into reports of shots fired between vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boca Raton-based Coastal Planning & Engineering will make a presentation regarding the erosion on the north end of Longboat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 29, 2010
Town officials to meet with Manatee County

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss trolley and Longboat Pass issues with Manatee County officials Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Manatee fertilizer ban takes effect June 1

A University of Florida grant has two community groups educating their neighbors about new fertilizer restrictions and other water quality issues.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 18

A look at our favorite events happening this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Key residents adopt generous outlook

The new 10,000-square-foot Cat Depot building, which opened Oct. 30, allows 90% of its cats to roam free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city has budgeted $300,00 to replace the American course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Bobby Jones improvements raise questions about funding

Citizens and city officials agree Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of serious upgrades. They just have a different idea of the best course to take.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two children were injured in an accident at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Two children injured in Sarasota bicycle crash

The crash occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Brown, a junior, is Cardinal Mooney's libero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Shining a light on the volleyball position that hides in plain sight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Bay Park Conservancy leadership expressed a desire to retain “natural names” for amenities such as trails and mangrove bayous, rather than renaming areas after donors. Photo courtesy The Bay Sarasota
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
The Bay Park board sets naming rights policy

At the recommendation of the group leading the park planning process, The Bay Park intends to largely eschew opportunities to name park amenities in exchange for large donations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Morse, Sandi Love and Debbie White
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
Aloha, Monday: Hula classes come to Longboat Key

Debbie White brings a different kind of island flair with hula classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
P&Z begins to crack town codes

Recommendations for zoning code changes get unanimous vote from P&Z Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
What the final design of the Women's Sports Museum might look like.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2016
Group hopes to bring Women's Sports Museum to Sarasota

A former women's baseball player wants to throw a fastball through sports' glass ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Jared Clark is the Cougars' new head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Former Cardinal Mooney quarterback comes home

Jared Clark is now leading the school's football program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch athletic director Kent Ringquist said he believes adding a sand volleyball court on the school's campus is something that can be done.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 1, 2020
New sports might be headed to local high schools

Sand volleyball and girls wrestling were approved by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
POWER member Linda Nash, treasurer Kimberly Seery and president Alicia Fretz urge motors to oppose the rezone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2022
Rezone approval clears way for development by Lake Manatee State Park

Despite protests, the Manatee County Commission clears the way for development near Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission will discuss medical marijuana regulations tonight.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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