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The city said it has worked to communicate with residents in the area ahead of the extended Osprey Avenue closure. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2020
City closes Osprey Avenue for construction

For the second time in four years, work on the Lift Station 87 project will close a portion of the road near the Hudson Bayou for several months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Wendy's restaurant will be built at The Green in Lakewood Ranch on State Road 70.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2020
Wendy's to open a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Wendy's restaurant buys a parcel in The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Tenth Street Boat Ramp is closed as the Sarasota Police Department investigates the death. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2018
Sarasota police investigate drowning

Officers found a woman dead near the Tenth Street Boat Ramp this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 13, 2015
3 Things | Brand new

Sarasota’s current building boom is changing the face of the area. New homes are being built all over town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At today's meeting, Sarasota County Commissioners consent to send a letter to the City of Sarasota requesting answers about going forward on the Come As You Are homeless shelter plans.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 8, 2014
County Commission drafting letter to city for answers on homeless shelter plans

After the city decided not to pin down a date for the next joint meeting, the county wants to continue forward searching for a site for the Come As You Are shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The incident caused a closure on Benjamin Franklin Drive for more than eight hours Saturday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2021
Police continue investigation of Lido Key shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is still gathering information on a Friday night incident that culminated in officers finding the suspected shooter dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2016
Lakewood advances to title game

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play for the Class 7A state championship tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Key residents rallied to open Midnight Pass by shovel — years after the inlet was artificially closed — in the early 1980s.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2013
UPDATE: Midnight Pass talks continue

Sarasota County staff met with state officials Aug. 21, to hear the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's stance on reopening Midnight Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Charlotte Gollobin
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 8, 2012
Nov. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2017
Manatee utilities rates to go up

Users will see their bills go up an average of about $3 per month.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies on investigating the threats.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota police investigate bomb threats

The Police Department has received reports of email threats regarding several city businesses, but officials believe the public is not in danger.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Deputy Police Chief Pat Robinson will join interim City Manager Marlon Brown as the city transitions to a new top administrator following Tom Barwin's retirement. Image courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
Brown appoints deputy police chief as deputy city manager

Pat Robinson will move from the Sarasota Police Department to City Hall to join the city's administrative team on an interim basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 22, 2012
Oct. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus offers one of the most important golf lessons he learned some 60 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh wants to see major changes to the way the county government is run.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2009
Trial begins for Thomas Fast

Jury selection begins today for the man accused of killing and dismembering his stepmother, Tara resident Susan Fast.

  • East County
  • News
The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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