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Closed to golfers since the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened in mid-2020 as a series of nature trails, Bobby Jones is in line for a restoration of its original 18 holes. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2022
Bobby Jones trails to close to allow initial golf course restoration

Renovated golf course could be open by November, city says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seniors Ricky Yanez and Chance Cohen celebrate together.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
News Briefs

Fence replacement delayed at Treasure Boat; Siesta beach discussion delayed until Nov. 9

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Pension flames Longboat Key firefighter hiring problem

Six firefighters must retire in 2016. Fire Chief Paul Dezzi worries lagging salaries and high pension costs for employees will make it difficult to fill the void when they leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission also discussed three underfunded pension plans at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 18.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2010
Commission postpones trolley decision

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached that doesn't require the town to contribute $100,000 to the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials pointed to events in other communities, such as Lakewood Ranch’s Music on Main block party and concert series, as evidence for the success of First Friday programs. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2021
City leaders back plans for First Friday events

As a downtown group explores options for pedestrian-only festivities in the heart of the city, commissioners expressed support for the idea at budget workshops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Personally, I love it because it's un-slick," Cynthia Sayer says of the banjo. "As a jazz musician, I think it's an amazing instrument. It's very articulate and it has a lot of power."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Jazz musician returns to Sarasota with a twang

Gritty and virtuosic, Cynthia Sayer blows away every hillbilly stereotype with her rock 'n' roll command of the four-string jazz banjo.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
  • By Mike Finney |
  • January 20, 2015
My View: Will monorail work on University Parkway?

A Lakewood Ranch resident proposes a new solution for University Parkway traffic.

  • East County
  • Opinion
ODA freshman Saraiah Walkes waves to the crowd after winning the 1A girls 100-meter dash (12.18 seconds).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2018
ODA's Walkes battles injuries to take gold

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Jean has an aura around her," says Iain Webb. "When I first got here, I attended a luncheon and all you could hear were people whispering Jean's name, and then suddenly the doors opened and there she was. She has that charisma."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Prima on a pedestal

On the eve of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary gala, founder Jean Weidner gets ready for her standing ovation.

  • Arts + Culture
The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for  Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by  Michaela Ristaino Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2019
The city’s fiscal fiasco

With the city having to tap its savings for $19.7 million next fiscal year, if it were a business, shareholders would dump the board and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In May, the county decided to list the 5.3-acre downtown tract as surplus land and pursue a move to a county-owned property near Interstate 75 at 1301 Cattlemen Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
County enters negotiations on sale of downtown building

The county will discuss selling its Ringling Boulevard offices with six interested purchasers who have submitted bids of $20 million or higher.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Turner punishing North Trail

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
Lift station costs exceed $30 million

The Sarasota City Commission will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the long-delayed Lift Station 87 project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pineview School student Jack Pullman and Braden River High School student Logan Miller work on the Skull and Bones Robotics team robot.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 30, 2016
Da Vinci Faire sparks interest at Manatee Technical College

Technology gurus and entrepreneurs gathered at the BarCamp Sarasota event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Husband-and-wife team Dr. Maria Galimidi and Ilan Kazmirik say they complete each other. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi

Everything happens for a reason. And no couple knows that better than Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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