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City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Just like my predecessor, I too was given the opportunity to interview Dylan McDermott. Photo by Rich Schineller
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
Letter from the (New) Editor

Niki Kottmann will take Nick Friedman's place as the Observer's Managing Editor of Arts and Entertainment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
Cops Corner East County 07.16.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota's Jim Lampl sold radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 9, 2018
LECOM buys Sarasota radio station

Jim Lampl sells radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years to LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Cops Corner

Suspicious Circumstance. Police found a repair van in a condominium parking lot and discovered a repairman was on-site to repair a water heater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building (P&Z) Director Monica Simpson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Simpson independent investigation continues

Attorney H. Hamilton 'Chip' Rice is wrapping up his investigation of employee allegations surrounding P&Z Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Association Publicity Chair Joe Volpe flips through Sarasota County's flood ordinance at SKA's meeting last night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 5, 2016
Sarasota County prepares for new FEMA flood maps

FEMA is reevaluating Sarasota County’s flood risk, prompting Sarasota County to tweak its flood plain ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 21, 2017
Sarasota Garden Club toasts to 90 years

The club marked its anniversary with a party themed to the decade of its founding — the roaring 20s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A lack of availability at the Van Wezel has led the Sarasota Orchestra to conclude it's in need of a new performing arts venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Bayfront studies strengthen call for new performance venues

As Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 moves forward with plans for developing the land surrounding the Van Wezel, arts organizations are searching for an opportunity to address an ongoing crunch for performance space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 28, 2018
Volunteers clean up Longboat's Sister Keys

More than 60 people gathered Saturday morning to rid Sister Keys of debris and invasive species.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney freshman forward Jordyn Byrd helped her team with the annual Chick-fil-A Tournament, the first tournament title in program history.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2020
Prose and Kohn: The sports smorgasbord

Under-the-radar winter sports athletes and teams keep things rolling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dating Duo |
  • February 28, 2012
The Dating Duo Does Blu Que Island Grill

The Dating Duo Does Blu Que Island Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2010
Commission will pick sand today

The Town Commission must select a type of sand to use for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Ellis and Alexandra Zorn perform in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
Dames of drama prove themselves in Florida Studio Theatre's comedic musical

'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' isn't just a man's play.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Gibbs was hired by the city in April to study the optimal mix of businesses in four areas: St. Armands Circle, downtown, the Rosemary District and the Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2014
Retail survey shows room for growth

Robert Gibbs, a consultant hired by the city to conduct a retail analysis of several districts in Sarasota, is presenting his findings at a series of meetings Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alpert
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
See It, Say It, Send It creator Kevin Angell stands in the app's new Sarasota office.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota app provides easy communication between law enforcement and public

See It, Say It, Send It uses location services to help citizens report suspicious activity and law enforcement deliver important information.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Bumgarner, chairman of the Waterlefe CDD, said he is not opposed to the bridge and believes Manatee County has the right to do what it pleases, as long as there is communication with the public.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Support dominates Fort Hamer Bridge meeting

The U.S. Coast Guard let Manatee County residents get in a last word about the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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