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This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This concept site plan shows the proposed $71-million public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 11, 2014
The Good News: Suzanne Gregory

For the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, providing access to nature is crucial to its mission.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota is currently run by a council/manager form of government — and The Citizens Voice wants to keep it that way.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2014
Strong mayor opponents step forward

Political committee The Citizens Voice is pushing against a proposal that would create a new city charter and an elected mayor position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Project Manager Robert Garland speaks with residents following Wednesday's community meeting about the Lift Station 87 project.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Lift Station 87 update highlights design details

At a meeting Wednesday, the new team tasked with completing the Lift Station 87 project said they've developed plans that will avoid the problems the prior engineers faced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2014
City Commission to review lift station recommendations

Five months after the city hired a new engineering firm to oversee the construction of Lift Station 87, commissioners will hear the group's proposal for finishing the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Kiwanis rolls the dice for Valentine's Day

This year's dinner dance will allow participants to test their luck, Las Vegas-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosie O'Donnell purchased this Casey Key beachfront home Thursday for $5 million. Courtesy of The Hedge Team at Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 11, 2013
Rosie O'Donnell's new view: Casey Key beachfront

Television personality and comedian Rosie O'Donnell closed on the purchase of a $5 million home on Casey Key Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Residents raise concern about city mobility plan

Some citizens wonder how development changes outlined in a city study might affect neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2014
City Commission steps back from Cultural Park plan

At a meeting tonight, Sarasota city commissioners voted to delay any action on the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan until the ownership of adjacent properties is settled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Imely Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
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To see your own wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth annoucements in the Sarasota Observer, send your information to Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristen Little, center, with volunteers Chuck and Joan Stahlman at an adoption event in downtown Sarasota. The Sarasota County shelter holds adoption events weekly.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2014
The Good News: Kristen Little

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services gives stray animals a forever home by matching them with adoptees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A Sun King employee pouring beer into a growler. Sun King's new Sarasota location will open this summer. Courtesy photo
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 10, 2022
Sun King Brewing to open first brewery outside of Indiana in Sarasota

Indiana-based Sun King Brewing will open a tap room in the old JDub's Brewing building this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A partnership with the city of Sarasota would turn Payne Park auditorium into the new home of The Sarasota Players.
  • By William Skaggs |
  • April 18, 2024
Sarasota Players committed to community

The CEO of The Sarasota Players writes that his organization is focused on entertaining, educating and engaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Ringling Museum listed as one of the top 39 museums in the world

Buzzfeed selected the Sarasota institution among 39 of the best in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Pilatus Aircraft manufacturers the P-24 twin engine jet designed for short, unprepared runways.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2024
Aircraft manufacturer to bring $40 million investment to SRQ

Swiss-based Pilatus Business Aircraft plans to lease 17 acres of airport property for 40 years to build and sell aircraft, creating 350 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dennis Bosch said his 1964 356C was the car he wanted when he first started driving in that same year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 17, 2024
Porsche enthusiasts gather for 20th anniversary of St. Armands show

Porsches in the Park 2024 drew a crowd of car lovers admiring the lineup of new and vintage porsche on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Gilmore-Clarke catches up with fellow Women's Guild members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Women's Guild launches new scholarship program

Among other activities kicking off the year, the Women's Guild welcomed dozens of new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Thomas joins the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce as the new event coordinator.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 22, 2025
Meet Longboat Chamber of Commerce's newest addition

Event coordinator Ellen Thomas looks forward to offering new activities for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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