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The Florida Department of Transportation is re-striping and marking a 10-foot-wide shared bus and bike "shoulder" in the space of the formerly dedicated bike lane. (Photo courtesy of the city of Sarasota)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 18, 2022
Ringling Bridge to be re-striped for a shared bus/bike shoulder lane

FDOT plans to ultimately mark dedicated lanes for the Bay Runner trolley, bicycles and e-scooters while preserving two general travel lanes on Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 6, 2009
Battery charges recommended for beating

Two teenagers involved in a Sept. 27 fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA have been reassigned to Horizons Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 8, 2009
Canine cares for owner

Longboat Key resident Dawna McDonough says her service dog, Ninja, a Doberman, helps her to lead a normal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 1, 2012
My View: Admit it: Meters are a failure

Hurricanes, traffic, beach repairs, the economy, balancing budgets, crime, bridges. All of these things have at one time or another confounded Sarasota city leaders. But nothing, nothing, causes unending vexation like parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Siesta

A record-setting nesting season could offset the devastation from Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 26, 2011
My View: Anthropological higher-ed changes

The need for reform in higher education is real, and the real issue for debate - not the relative value of anthropologists in society.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner 02.10.11

The victim was attending the Mud Festival when two men approached him. One suspect attacked the victim first and was then joined by the other suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Big Pass inlet has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Sarasota eyes Big Pass for sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is analyzing the inlet as a sand source to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rick Piccolo and Lynn Larson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Kiwanis Club returns to in-person meetings

The club didn't meet virtually during the pandemic, but now they're venturing out while taking precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Goodwin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota School Board, District 5: Jane Goodwin

Questions and answers with Jane Goodwin

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home for sale in the Concession might not be a castle, but it's close. Courtesy photos
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Living large in the Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area of eastern Manatee County

A $12 million Concession home in the Lakewood Ranch area would be most expensive ever sold in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"Annie Get Your Gun" plays at the The Players Centre for Performing Arts through Oct. 7.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 23, 2018
'Annie Get Your Gun' offers fully loaded fun

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota offers a fun-loaded production of "Annie Get Your Gun" in its 2018 season. Eliza Morehouse, Amanda Heisey, Mick Mazaeda, Belle Babcock

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Turtles don't love Siesta sand like people do

Siesta Beach's famous sand is a big draw for people. Turtles? Not so much, experts say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Laura Daniel Gale goes by the stage name Lady La La and Berry Ayers goes by the stage name Beneva Fruitville. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Beneva Fruitville and Lady La La celebrate empowering performances

'Beneva Fruitville’s Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza' and Black Diamond Burlesque turn 9.

  • Arts + Culture
A least tern juvenile rests near the colony. The colony was allegedly chased away by a cat at the end of June. Photo courtesy of Greg Taylor.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Cat chases away Longboat least tern colony

On June 28, a cat showed up near the colony. The next day, the colony was down 25 nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some Lido Key residents got clever with their reaction to Hurricane Irma.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Barrier island residents, shopkeepers happy to see

Damage not as severe as expected across Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Healthcare workers agree: the best way to avoid getting the flu is to get vaccinated.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 1, 2017
Get the flu vaccine, doctors say

Flu season is starting earlier this year, and two of Sarasota's doctors tell residents to get vaccinated sooner rather than later.

  • Health
East County’s Mark Stukey puts his right hand at the mark showing the high water levels during the 2003 flood.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

  • East County
  • News
For years, residents have identified the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue as dangerous. After another fatal crash in the area, a group hopes officials will help make the street safer.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
Siesta crash highlights street safety concerns

In the wake of another fatal collision, residents near Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue are focused on making the road safer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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