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The Sarasota City Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2012
Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss city manager candidates and a renovation of U.S. 41 that includes two roundabouts today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.3.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2017
Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

Kevin Daves, the developer of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, plans to construct a 49-unit, 18-story residential project on the edge of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pineview School student Jack Pullman and Braden River High School student Logan Miller work on the Skull and Bones Robotics team robot.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 30, 2016
Da Vinci Faire sparks interest at Manatee Technical College

Technology gurus and entrepreneurs gathered at the BarCamp Sarasota event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Ranch eyesore demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November 2016, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Albritton
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
Football preview: Braden River High

Senior outside linebacker Jimiah Albritton will lead a defensive unit that returns just six starters from last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Nutcracker" costume designs by Peter Docherty. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
BIG TOP BALLET (VIDEO): Iain Webb and Matthew Hart

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and choreographer Matthew Hart bring to life a circus-themed 'The Nutcracker' that tells the story of John Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch Board member Rebekah Boudrie, board president Deanna Murchie and board member Susan Giroux, with rescues Dawson (left) and Burt (right) are excited about the opportunity to expand the organization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 24, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society hunts for new space

Rescue group hopes to double or triple capacity with the move.

  • East County
  • News
William Thomas completed the firefighter's combat challenge in three minutes and 25 seconds.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Future firefighters honored at Manatee Technical College

MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation

  • East County
  • Schools
A still from "Fashionably Late for the Relationship" (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Today marks the opening of "R. Luke Dubois - Now" exhibit at The Ringling Museum. This contemporary exhibit is the first ever survey of the New-York based new-media artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Medenis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Medenis

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks volleyball memories and her movie obsession.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Harry’s Continental Kitchens Executive Chef Ian Clark cracks stone crabs. The restaurant is serving the Florida delicacy for the first time ever this fall.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 21, 2015
Stone crab season still cracking despite lost claws

Diners still have options for breaking the claws this season, despite the closing of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 23, 2018
Puttin’ on the polo

We visited three boutiques to find the perfect polo fashions.

  • LWR Life
Wyatt C. McNeil, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, and David Kortemeier.  Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 18, 2017
Theater review: 'Relatively Speaking'

 'Relatively Speaking' plays the pronoun game in Dog Days production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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