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Sea turtle nests are frequently taped off with bright signs. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 10, 2019
County encourages beach visitors to “keep light out of sight” of sea turtle nests

With over 200 nests per mile, Sarasota County hosts the largest nesting sea turtle population on Florida’s gulf coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Libraries will be closed through April 12 as the county responds to the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 17, 2020
Sarasota County libraries to close through April 12

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the county's library system will switch to digital-based services only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Longboat sidewalk project begins

Gaps in the sidewalk on the west side of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be filled in as part of a $298,864 project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophie Bolduc gets her face painted to look like a dog.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Fur Fun CAMP

Animal-lovers enjoyed interacting with dogs and other animals July 26, as part of the Humane Society of Sarasota County's Fur Fun Camp. Enrolled campers made frozen dog treats to feed the dogs, ate ice cream, played games and had their faces painted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Chapin, Sebastian Aguirre and Sydney Panzarino all posted impressive finishes at the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships Feb. 10-12, in Orlando.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 35 swimmers to the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
City to ease Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell and Anna Dearing |
  • October 28, 2009
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Nick Bernier
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 7, 2012
City to ease St. Armands Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Officer Larry McQueen shares a moment with his daughter before his promotion ceremony.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 9, 2015
Swearing-in Celebration

Larry McQueen waited with his fellow officers to be inducted as the newest members of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The big question is who will win the race to the veto seat during each meeting. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Veto measure receives unanimous approval

In a unanimous vote Monday, city commissioners approved a new form of city governance that will be the first of its kind in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew is hoping to expand to a new location on Bayview Lane soon.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Crew plans boathouse, still stuck in permit phase

The organization first bought parcels of land in order to expand in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the Class 3A-District 14 title by 23 shots Oct. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2013
Mustangs win fourth straight district title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team set a new team record with an 18-under par 270 to capture its fourth straight district title Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diane Kontonickas, Steve Zeris, Dina Hobson and Mary Duvalris, volunteers and vendors at the festival, do a traditional Greek dance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 6, 2016
Going Greek

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church throws 32nd annual Glendi Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sylvia Zimmerman is a longtime resident of Southwest Florida.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 17, 2011
Sylvia Zimmerman joins Saunders

Zimmerman will work out of the company's Longboat Key South office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 8, 2016
Where should transgender students go to the loo?

It’s a no-win proposition. What are your options?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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