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Sarasota County Homeless Services Director Wayne Applebee, in front of a private residence on Butler Avenue that the county identified as a potential shelter site.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 10, 2015
County defends possible shelter locations

Homeless don’t commit more crimes than people who own homes, according to Sarasota County representatives.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeffery Kin and Bob Trisolini star in "Lend Me A Tenor."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Lend Me A Tenor'

Marty Fugate reviews Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," which is now playing at the Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Project manager John Swart looks over the site of The Lakeshore project, expected to break ground in June.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sees revitalization of condo project

The Lakeshore luxury condos spring to life with new developer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2012
City groups support EDC position

City commissioners will ultimately decide whether a $90,000 a year Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County director position should be placed into the budget for Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Virginia Haley
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
Tourism bureau sets ambitious strategy

Despite a budget increase for Visit Sarasota County, county officials signaled an interest in scrutinizing the resources devoted to the group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 5

Barbara Belka captured this great blue heron and brown pelican in front of Dry Dock on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

  • East County
  • News
Professional disc golf player Bryan Moore putts on the third hole of the disc-golf course located within North Water Tower Park. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2014
VIDEO: County pursues parkland on North Tamiami Trail

The county approved a plan to expand North Water Tower Park to improve its use and combat crime in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Choral Artists of Sarasota successfully repeated last season’s hit performance of “Too Hot to Handel" this year. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 30, 2018
A look back on the 2017-2018 Sarasota music season

This past season brought several firsts, grand finales and high expectations for next season’s music offerings in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017 takes place at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at JD Hamel Park.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Athletic center expands to 24-hour schedule

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center will implement the new schedule later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Rissler has worked in leadership positions with Visit Sarasota County and SANCA, two of the county’s closest collaborators.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2016
County hires Benderson Park executive

SANCA Chief Operating Officer Nicole Rissler will join Sarasota County’s parks department in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I don't think it's one of those things a parent will take a kid to and just sleep through," says Eli Schildkraut. "'How I Became a Pirate' is fun for everyone."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 14, 2014
Backstage Pass: Sarasota teen to become next Sondheim

Eli Schildkraut, 15, is musical director for "How I Became a Pirate," which runs through May 25, at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 11, 2020
Crafts for a cause at east Bradenton holiday showcase

East Bradenton church hosts craft show for special-needs prom

  • East County
  • News
Dave, Alex and Elaine Lunkes, of River Club, will be showing off their 1966 Mustang, nicknamed, “Virginia.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Show moves to East County

Ponies Under the Palms has found a new home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Longboat election qualifying closes with four unopposed candidates

Two newcomers to the Town Commission now considered 'commissioner-elect.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Photo. The first of the seven speakers planned begins with Pulitzer Prize winner, Charles Krauthammer on Tuesday, Jan 13.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 5, 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson among Town Hall speakers

Tickets are now on sale for the Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall lecture series, featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Ben Bernanke, among others.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Vitale changes breakfast plans

APRIL FOOLS -- Enticed by Denny's recurring free Grand Slam Breakfast offer, Lakewood Ranch resident and famed sportsman Dick Vitale has jumped off the Broken Egg bandwagon in favor of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips and two pancakes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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