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Source: Steven Polzin, Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 2, 2017
The role of transit in Sarasota

It might make sense to offer transit vouchers for ride-sharing and paratransit services.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Trappers remove gators if Ranch residents report a nuisance. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2014
Gator policy still floats

After a warning from an attorney, Town Hall officials will focus on educational efforts to eliminate needless gator trappings.

  • East County
  • News
Rhoda Tanui
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rhoda Tanui (VIDEO)

Fifteen-year-old East County resident Rhoda Tanui returned from a shoulder injury to win the Girls 18 Spring Super Series Tennis Tournament April 23-24 at Countryside Golf & Tennis Club in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.27.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering Construction on the proposed Eccentric Sports Promotion Network complex hinges on multiple environmental impact studies, which could take up to a year to complete.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
City Commission OKs obscure sports stadium

The complex will host a variety of under-the-radar sports such as dodgeball, rhythmic gymnastics and ribbon dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larysa Switlyk shows off two wels catfish she caught in Spain. These are the same fish she’ll be fishing for in the World Catfish Classic in May. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat Key resident to compete in World Catfish Classic

Larysa Switlyk turns her passion for hunting and fishing into a career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Marguerite Louise O'Riorden

Marguerite Louise O'Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Attrition won't cover staff cuts

Manatee School Board leaders expect to cut 250 jobs districtwide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2018
Meet the new boss: NPA

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering is part of the development application.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch church lands cell tower deal

Risen Savior Lutheran hopes to use monies from the project to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • News
Grau
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FSU/Asolo Conservatory performs “A Midsummer Night's Dream."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has an edgy condensation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" making the rounds at Florida schools and select performing arts venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Our View: FDR was right: No unions

It should be obvious to almost everyone paying attention at this point: Government unions are almost always at odds with the public good when working on behalf of their members.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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