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Legacy Trail extension supporters packed the Sarasota County Commission chambers this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Legacy Trail extension plans coast forward

Sarasota County staff will continue negotiations for the purchase of 7.5 miles of rail corridor to stretch the trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: William Noonan

William Noonan, a Republican, will face Democrat Jody Davenport in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The closed segment of Beach Road is supposed to be maintained as non-vehicular public access, though critics say the land is now difficult to traverse.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Beach Road fight raises legal questions

A dispute over a closed segment of Siesta Key roadway has led to a November referendum. Even when all the votes are counted, the fight will be far from over.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Businesses that ask for the full sum of a grant up-front will have to provide the personal and business tax returns of the principal applicant.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 25, 2015
County considers stronger incentive grant guidelines

Sarasota County staff are working to amend the economic development incentive grant guidelines and tighten up the responsibility of the recipients.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shemeeka Murrell gets a little emotional during Truality's gospel brunch performance on July 24, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2016
Brunch with a side of soul

Blue Rooster’s Gospel brunch is about more than just food and music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Addison and Sophia Riesen share a common goal of protecting the environment and marine animals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Longboat sisters work in their own ways to protect the environment

Sophia and Addison Riesen protect the environment in different ways but share the same goal – protect marine animals and the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Historical Society is raising money to restore the Whitney Beach cottages and pay for a permanent location on the Key.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 18, 2018
Historical Society is a better choice

Put the effort behind Longboat Key History. The culture center's time will come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brenton Hodges and Jessica Roberts, both 20, play Pokémon Go while wandering around St. Armands Circle during a recent visit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Quinn York.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Quinn York

The Sarasota High tight end talks his big Senior Night and the best advice he's received

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2018
Braden River football beats Manatee for first time

The Pirates won a 41-31 shootout with the Hurricanes

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 23, 2015
Like a B.O.S.S.: the Boys of Soul Studios hip-hop class

Soul Studios offers a hip-hop class exclusively for boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Update: Key Club pushes project approval

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project hearing will continue Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A condominium in The Beach Residences recently sold for $3.35 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.7 million in 2014.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2018
Condo at The Beach Residences sells for $3.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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