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The city and county hope additional signage can help prevent damage to the dunes at Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cianna Russ poses with her 2015 National Reserve Championship trophy in showmanship and a Superior Intermediate High Point Championship trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota High freshman overcomes fear of riding horses to discover talent

She has won two National Reserve Championships since 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Webber
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 17, 2014
Your Neighbor: Amy Webber

When Amy Webber isn't teaching adult ceramics at Sarasota County Technical Institute, she is designing teapots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2014
ULI final report draft still needs modifications

An Urban Land Institute report draft received Tuesday afternoon still seeks input from staff and commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
News Briefs 10.21.10

Members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office COPS North unit have apprehended another suspect in a rash of residential burglaries in the North Manatee and East County areas.

  • East County
  • News
The property is on the border of Laurel Park, which means the development would also have to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

The city of Sarasota is allowing a developer to move ahead with plans for a residential project near Laurel Park, but more discussion about affordable housing requirements remains. Also, the city makes a decision on a land swap with Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic headaches this past season has island mayors questioning how the mainland is planning for future housing growth in west Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2015
Island mayors wary of mainland growth

Both Manatee County and city of Bradenton officials are being asked to attend a future Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting to discuss future growth in west Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Our View: Blame game

It's Tuesday, June 15, one day after the Longboat Key Town Commission likely killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation and expansion plan, and it's a good bet many Longboaters are still in a swoon, swirling, dazed and ... well, P-Oed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photos by Terri Smith Photo
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Occasions: Just Married - Lacy Jane Janson & Warren Anthony Harper

Warren and Lacy met on the track at FSU. Both being pole vaulters, they spent a lot of time together at practice, and also off the field with other track friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
City proposes $844,000 in cuts, millage-rate hike

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the increased millage rate would help pay for the Lido Pool and Taylor center. He also reduced the amount needed from the rainy-day fund.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Sarasota guard Camille Giardina now plays for Florida Southern College.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.10.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.10.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freshmen CJ Tufano and Nicholas Harlin, senior Alex Kraus, sophomores Aldan Rossnagel and Aaron Lourie and senior Gabby Macogay will have the audience laughing during a beach scene.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
'Here we go again' at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School theater department performs "Mamma Mia!"

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police are investigating a crash on Tamiami Trail just south of downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2020
Lanes reopen after Sarasota traffic crash

Collision involving motorcycle prompted closure at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 9, 2019
Third suspect in Longboat Key armed robbery convicted

Two other men sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club East is experiencing a lot of growth. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Ranch surges ahead in rankings

Mid-year new home sales put Lakewood Ranch in the top five nationally.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Department detectives arrested Sarasota resident Shaquan Leverett for the murder of a Palmetto man in March.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for murder

The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation of a murder that took place March 10 in North Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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