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  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer Recap

Summer is officially over, but the stories that made headlines from May through October certainly heated up the months that some residents were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Staff will work on Laurel Park development concept

Laurel Park residents want to be able to give public input when projects are constructed on the outskirts of their community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • November 11, 2013
Factory Girl: Equality Gala

Factory Girl: Equality Gala

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Arlington Park Aquatic Center was closed for roughly seven months while the city rebuilt 30-year-old equipment and added new diving platforms, among other enhancements.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 8, 2014
Arlington Park Pool reopens

Roughly 100 patrons attended Arlington Park Aquatic Center Saturday, as the facility reopened to the public following a $1.1 million improvement project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
36-Hour Giving Challenge raises local awareness

The fundraiser returns March 5 with more participating foundations and additional opportunities for nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 7, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre hosts Suffragist Project VIP Celebration

The VIP event was held Jan. 6 at Waterworks.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Our View

Sign Senate Bill 6

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort needs more work to be secure for hurricane season on June 1.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2013
Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup

Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties Wednesday, March 20, informing them the site needs more cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Aging in Paradise Resource Center is a community outreach program of the Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2013
Fire Department, Aging in Paradise explore possible collaboration

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi met with AIP Director Cindy Clay and chapel board member Dick Pelton to discuss ways to work together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Daniel Lamar of Coastal Orthopedics is the team physician for the U.S. Men's Soccer National Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2015
U.S. Soccer is Dr. Daniel Lamar's sideline

Coastal Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lamar is the team physician for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2010
Downtown groups won't fully endorse roundabouts

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Improvement District refuse to provide unqualified support of the city's connectivity plan, which includes two test roundabouts on U.S. 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Neighbors: Bob Zahn

Bob Zahn worked for 42 years as a telephone lineman in Indiana before retiring to paradise on Siesta Key in 1989.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ben Quartermaine, stormwater engineer for Sarasota County, addresses members of the Siesta Key Village Association.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 1, 2015
Siesta Village merchants fret about project timing

Businesses would rather a three-week stormwater project that may cause traffic delays and divert people around the Village wait until after Labor Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Offshore Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri also serves as executive director of Suncoast Charities for Children.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2015
Grand Prix brings big dollars to Sarasota

The Sarasota Offshore Grand Prix generated more than $32 million in economic impact and about 15,000 hotel room stays in the region, according to a report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 21, 2019
'Where's My Roy Cohn?' delves into the lawyer's infamous life

The documentary covers Cohn's career with Senator Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.14.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Adam Seldis comes to Out-of-Door Academy from Yokohama, Japan, where he taught at the world’s second-oldest international school.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 21, 2013
New Out-of-Door dean finds a home

Adam Seldis hopes to impart a global message to students at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Denali Schappacher celebrates with her teammates after hitting her first over-the-fence home run during the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs junior finally can say, "It's outta here!"

  • East County
  • Sports
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