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The new hours will start Saturday, Oct. 11. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 10, 2014
SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Motherless Brooklyn" opened Nov. 1.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 4, 2019
Edward Norton takes over in 'Motherless Brooklyn'

The book-to-film adaption parallels today's society.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
New College Bike Shoppe Manager Michael Getz has been repairing bikes since childhood.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2013
New College Bike Shoppe staff teaches self-reliance

The all-volunteer shop is the longest-run student organization on campus. It offers free repairs, wholesale parts and a lesson in mechanical know-how.

  • Arts + Culture
Zac Graham.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zac Graham

The Braden River senior talks developing power and his baseball motivation.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Obama: No signs of leadership
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Our View

It's a crisis. He's not leading. Congress, fill the void.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade file photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2017
Downtown Sarasota roads to close for parade

The annual holiday parade takes place Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Moran
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Leaders consider COVID-19 impacts on county budget

Leaders predict millions in losses in tourist development tax and gas tax revenues over the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drainage improvements at Siesta Key Public Beach have been planned to prevent runoff carrying high levels of bacteria to the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Rebecca Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County wants more options for beach improvements

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked staff to create options that could lead to the completion of the Siesta Key Public Beach improvements as fast as 18 months after their start.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Expected severe weather is moving toward Sarasota and Manatee counties. Image courtesy the National Weather Service.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 20, 2018
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties; Skyway reopens

The watch is in effect until 7 p.m., as the storms head this way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Gerhart was just named  advancement director for The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.22.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota County — more specifically with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Southwest Florida Glass Art Alliance and Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club will display Maryanne Maier’s paintings March 12 through May 7.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 6, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maryanne Maier

Glass doors and a mirrored wall flood Maryanne Maier's St. Armands Key home with natural light, illuminating nearly two-dozen acrylic paintings the owner created.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy and Skip Turner, of Riverwalk Grove,  always enjoy seeing kids' and parents' faces light up with excitement when they see their holiday display of Whoville.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Seuss in the spotlight in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents transform yard into Whoville every year for Christmas

  • East County
  • News
The city is committed to installing parking meters in St. Armands Circle before the end of the year, but it's unclear if officials will endorse downtown meters, as well.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 1, 2018
City staff endorses downtown meters — again

The City Commission is scheduled to have an in-depth discussion of paid parking policies at its Nov. 5 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Abby Hincker
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Painting smiles

A painted rock is buried on the Longboat Key beach as part of The Crossing Rocks project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Claridge, Mote's new Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research and Coastal Policy Programs. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 9, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium creates new position to lead red tide research

The position has been created after a bill in the Florida House created a new initiative for mitigating red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linger Lodge & Campground, an East County landmark, has been sold.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 14, 2016
Manatee County landmark restaurant sold for estimated $5 million

Linger Lodge & Campground had been listed for sale since 2013.

  • East County
  • News
Horne unsheaths a custom sword he recently made. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2017
Local karate master takes matters into his own hands

James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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