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The evaluation will provide information for commissioners to decide what the next step for SCAT will be.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 7, 2014
County Commission to discuss SCAT evaluation

Sarasota County Area Transit went under an organizational evaluation after the April 29 commission meeting. The County Commission will discuss the results at tomorrow's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2020
Liberty or enslavement

If you’re still undecided, forget the candidates’ personalities. It’s the philosophies that matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ryan Kohn.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
New sports writer takes over at East County Observer

A whole new ball game in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Franklin Liriano hits a layup against ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renbourn Chock and Ashley Strand.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
Class Clowns: New College takes the stage at McCurdy's

New College students take over McCurdy's for a night of stand-up comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
SIDELINES

Local wrestlers win medals at state tournament; Cardinal Mooney finishes second in Pope Cup; Sarasota softball swings past Lakewood Ranch; Riverview pitcher tosses no-hitter, allows one walk

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • May 2, 2012
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too

The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Blanco will have two art pieces shown at the exhibition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota artist enters illustration exhibition in Italy

Artist Jorge Blanco had two works submitted to the exhibition running in Italy from Aug. 6-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Owen and DeAnna Wright star in “The Turn of the Screw.” Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2018
Asolo Conservatory Dog Days Theatre puts haunting spin on 'The Turn of the Screw'

Jeffrey Hatcher's fresh spin on Henry James’ 1898 novella, "The Turn of the Screw" is a scary story about monsters that are all too real. Now playing at FSU Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, put on by The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Trainin

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Members of Ocean Eleven entertain during Music on Main.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
Music on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch set to return on Nov. 5

Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main returns for the first time since March 2020. AND Business owners trumpet return of first Fridays event.

  • East County
  • News
Maurice Overholt at Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes new music director

Maurice Overholt took over Sunday services at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
OUR VIEW: A change of view on exemptions

Our friends in the Sarasota business community are not going to like what you're about to read: Our inclination is to vote "no" on the Economic Development Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Exemptions on the Aug. 24 primary ballot in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Architect Michael Halflants has designed a Rosemary District project to incorporate more trees along the sidewalk, but he thinks the city is better suited to map out an urban canopy.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The students' video focused on coral reef and how it is dying. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 16, 2020
SMA students win national video competition

Students at Sarasota Military Academy won for their video on coral reefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 5, 2018
'The Sisters Brothers' is a new, intimate character study-focused take on westerns

Astounding cinematography and award winning performances make this film a must-see.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2016
Moran beats Atkins in Sarasota County Commission race

The Republican candidate held off his Democratic challenger to win the District 1 seat on the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie Coulter, Beth Otto, Jana Pendery and Terri Guthier get in the Kentucky Derby spirit on Saturday at Lo' Key Island Grille.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior Max Middleton stares down his spot before a throw in the 2A boys discus. Middleton would finish second.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 13, 2021
Cardinal Mooney, Booker athletes find silver linings at state track and field meet

There were no golds, but a few area athletes still found success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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