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By Rachel Brown Hackney |
February 23, 2012

County supports crosswalks plan

On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously agreed to support a Florida Department of Transportation plan for six pedestrian crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

Siesta Key
News

By David Conway |
April 17, 2014

Preliminary city budget shows $3 million deficit

The city of Sarasota began its budget season Monday, and at the opening of the five-month process, staff projects a deficit of more than $3 million in the city's general fund for fiscal year 2015.

Sarasota
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 11, 2009

The art of business

Right-brained Ringling students are quashing starving-artist stereotypes by cultivating left-brained business skills.

Arts + Culture

By Cassidy Alexander |
April 10, 2018

Sarasota commissioners want to revisit paid parking on Siesta Key

The county will further discuss implementing paid parking on Siesta Beach after three surveys of residents and business owners on the Key show support for the move.

Siesta Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
August 27, 2014

County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

Siesta Key
News

By Robin Roy |
May 5, 2011

CLUCK makes noise at county level

Sarasota County is going to be urged to allow its residents to keep chickens in backyards of all residential areas, including on barrier islands.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
November 10, 2010

Longboat ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
March 17, 2015

TWIS Tour Guide: 2015 St. Patrick's Day parties

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jack Littman-Quinn |
December 6, 2012

Yummy is in the House!

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Josh Siegel |
April 16, 2014

SANCA delivers paperwork, regains charitable status

SANCA officials say a contract with Sarasota County will fund more staff to prevent future oversights.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
April 16, 2014

SCF faculty trio honors female composers

It didn't matter if the trio paired the piece with Beethoven, Brahms or Mendelssohn -- people complimented composer Gwyneth Walker's piece 'A Vision of Hills' the most.

Arts + Culture

By Katie Johns |
January 17, 2018

Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rachel S. OHara |
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Boom Boom on the Bay

The annual "Boom Boom on the Bay" fireworks show got a little soggy Saturday, July 2 when a thunderstorm rolled in during the fireworks display that took place over the Sarasota Bay and was put on by Mar Vista and Moore's Stone Crab.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
January 17, 2018

East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

East County
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
August 14, 2013

Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Sloane Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

East County
Real Estate

By David Conway |
September 24, 2015

Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
November 22, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they're thankful for this year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
June 6, 2012

Bird Key home sells for $2.96 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James and Arloa Torok, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 574 S. Spoonbill Drive to George and Cheryl Pintea, Sarasota, for $2.96 million.