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The city closed a portion of the 1300 block of Main Street over the weekend to accommodate expanded outdoor dining. Despite some rain, at least one restaurant in the area said the closure was a financial success.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
City to continue street closure tests

As the city experiments with using roads as space for outdoor dining and pedestrian passage, it's unclear what direction the program will take.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The body of water south of Longboat Pass and west of the bridge to Anna Maria Island (pictured) is unnamed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 9, 2021
Name proposed for north-end bay on Longboat

Bill Saba would like to name body of water between Greer Island and the north end of Longboat Key after his late grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 1

Patricia Muller captured this sunset on northern Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 1

Bruce Silverman captured this butterfly out in the garden in Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2012
Planning Commission reviews density increase

The developer of the Eagle Trace subdivision is seeking to increase the number of residential units for the property.

  • East County
  • News
Fifth-graders Lauren Costello, Â Alexis Suter and Daniel Rumbo take a lap around the new track while learning about how to run at a steady pace.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
New Tara Elementary track jogs students' enthusiasm

The school's track was upgraded from grass to clay, thanks to some extra dollars from a district project.

  • East County
  • News
Robbie Higgins watches his drive fly toward the flag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys golf's lefties have the team rolling

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ron Trytek of the Sarasota Polo Club and Karen Medford of Sirius Day Spa compare their Sandies awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members awarded with Sandies

Annual Sandies award by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors dedicated members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Tourism

Fiscal woes at home and abroad may strain Sarasota County's tourism hopes in 2013, but current forecasts and positive real-estate trends paint a brighter economic picture.

  • Siesta Key
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"We did a search for candidates, and she was the only one who got 100%, and I don't think it's because the board knew her — it's because they have confidence in her," says Karin Gustafson, right, of Jennifer Grondahl, left.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Passing of the Baton: YMCA Foundation President Jennifer Grondahl

The YMCA Foundation transitions from a president of 23 years, Karin Gustafson, to new President Jennifer Grondahl.

  • Arts + Culture
"Rubens' expressive brushwork is at once a high degree of control and complete freedom," says Virginia Brilliant, associate curator of European Art at the Ringling Museum.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Backstage Pass: Artistic Brilliance

The Ringling Museum's associate curator of European art teamed up with the Belgian city of Antwerp to pull together a fresh new exhibit on a revered old master.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Longboat Key mayor writes governor on COVID-19 vaccines

The letter asks Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize distributing the vaccine to the most vulnerable populations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 25

Karen Cesarski captured these palms at dusk in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 3, 2013
Hot Tickets: Holiday Music

Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

  • Arts + Culture
Vinny Lecavalier, Paul Ysebaert, Steve Griggs, Jay Feaster, Rex Jensen, Brian Bradley, ThunderBug and the Lightning ice girls announce an outdoor street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning to build street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus

The club has also extended its relationship with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Bedford, 55, becomes the vice president of planning for SMR Oct. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
SMR names Bedford new VP of planning

Longtime Manatee County Planning Commission Chairman Richard Bedford becomes the latest to oversee SMR's development.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.10.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ashton Elementary students celebrate the day with teacher Shannon Haddad.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year finalists surprised at the announcement

Sarasota County's winner will be named Dec. 9 in a ceremony honoring each of the district's 43 nominees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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