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Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Pirates go 2-1 on the week

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Southeast before bouncing back to beat Palmetto and The Out-of-Door Academy this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County expects renourishment of Turtle beach to begin in 2014 — three years before previously anticipated. Courtesy image.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2012
South Siesta renourishment out for bid

The contractor chosen for the Turtle Beach Restoration project may have to search for new locations to dredge for replacement sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Gilbertson, Nicolai Galindo, Doug Hoskins, Alan Martinez, Eddy Martinez, Holden Gilbertson celebrate the Wildcats’ Observer Group Cup win Feb. 24. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
Wildcat holds off Hillcroft

Ryan Gilbertson scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-9 victory over Hillcroft in the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Finals of The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 25, 2020
Mote researcher leaves

Tracy Fanara recently accepted a position with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 2, 2020
Does that make it 15-0?

The location is set to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

  • Black Tie
The project started in June 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Overnight lane closure impacts I-75-SR 64 project

Motorists can anticipate delays tonight through July 20.

  • East County
  • News
The new route will be one of six Delta offers out of SRQ in 2020. Photo courtesy Delta Air Lines.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2019
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds seasonal Minneapolis route

Beginning in January, Delta will offer service from SRQ to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • September 22, 2014
Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In a survey of 128,000 readers, Longboat Key was named the ninth best island destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 30, 2015
Top Story — October: Longboat named ninth best U.S. island destination

In its 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler ranked Longboat ninth in its top U.S. island destinations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Customers submit to ‘50 Shades’

Customers submit to ‘50 Shades’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 30, 2019
Children First takes supporters to the beach for fashion show

Flip Flops & Fashion was held Oct. 30 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Buffett picked the Patriots.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Mote Marine manatees make Super Bowl selections

More successful of the two marine mammals goes with Patriots . . . again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange honors local students and arts organizations

The annual Woman's Exchange Awards Celebration was held on June 1 at Woman’s Exchange.

  • Black Tie
The app is design for Apple. Android and Amazon devices.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2018
Sarasota County rolls out library app

Smartphone app aims to make patrons' experience smoother and faster.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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