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Roots on large trees planted in the 1800 block of Second Street are emerging from the ground and dislodging portions of the sidewalk — one reason the city should be careful about where it puts trees, staff says.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2017
City pushes for tree resolution

City staff hopes a citizen committee will bring closure to tree-related issues that have lingered for more than two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A prescription for trouble

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North will be closed to the public until March 31.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Cops Corner: Pipe down, the cops are here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By The Insider |
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

  • Arts + Culture
Donna Dunio said everyone is born with a different nature, and hers has been to be on duty. But now, she'         s entering retirement looking forward to learning more about herself and her family.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Dunio leaves legacy with Aging in Paradise as she retires

Dunio's final day as the executive director of Aging in Paradise was April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 19, 2017
Cops Corner 10.19

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Used with permission by David Ramba.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 18, 2019
Town lobbyist protects Longboat Key interests at state level

David Ramba focuses on issues like beach re-nourishment and short-term vacation rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Fourth grand marshal added for Longboat parade

SMH's Jean Lucas adds to the theme of hometown heroes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Multiple SCAT Routes have been cut in Sarasota County's FY2019 budget.
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat SCAT route cut from 2019 county budget

Sarasota County Commissioners cut Route 18, which serves Longboat Key, from its Fiscal 2019 budget, saving the county nearly $140,000 annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Clyde Burnett has that alluring quality that many outsider artists have," says artist Virginia Hoffman of Burnett, above. "His work has a very masterful painterly quality. And he's got quite a vocabulary with his images."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 2, 2012
Clyde Burnett: American gothic

Clyde Burnett would rather toy with your imagination than brighten up your living room. The 83-year-old painter explains why after all these years he's still suffering for his art.

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations - Photo Frank Atura
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarah Olivero with a female black skimmer that recently lost part of its beak when a beachgoer struck it with a chair. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
SOS hospital administrator hears the call of wildlife

Sarah Olivero was recently promoted to the position of avian hospital administrator of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Barb Green, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer, Marilyn Schugg, Jennie Buehner, Dianne Emmermann and Ginny Kaseman packed more than 500 backpacks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2019
Packed with passion in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman spearheads drive to provide children with back-to-school supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
A Sarasota County schematic shows plans for the northern section of Nathan Benderson Park at University Parkway. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Frank Shea loves helping others learn about their Celtic heritage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Celtic fun kicks off with Kiltober in Lakewood Ranch

Celtic culture full of passion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota's city, county officials declare state of emergency

The city of Sarasota also declared a state of emergency. Officials encourage residents to prepare their homes and plan an evacuation route, if necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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