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State Rep. Joe Gruters has become a champion for plans to extend the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2017
UPDATE: Gruters requests $15 million for Legacy Trail extension

Florida Rep. Joe Gruters has asked for state funding to support a 7.5-mile extension of the multi-use trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First Step CEO Gwen MacKenzie discusses the Behavioral Health Response Team program during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Kreisman Center Crisis Stabilization Unit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2020
First Step, law enforcement launch crisis intervention program

The Behavioral Health Response Team is an initiative designed to produce better outcomes for individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2015
County approves master plan for Benderson Park

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved the rezone of 603 acres of parkland to make way for more than $20 million improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Grayson Tullio, center, has been waiting to get a service dog for two years. Grayson suffers from muscular dystrophy, and now, thanks to a partnership between Milk Bone and Sam's Club, he will be getting a service dog in 2012.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Paws for a cause

East County resident Grayson Tullio has been approved and sponsored to receive a service dog from Canine Assistants. Grayson's sponsors, Milk-Bone and Sam's Club, held a special ceremony today to celebrate.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Health is coordinating emergency response to coronavirus statewide.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2020
Coronavirus patient being treated at Doctors Hospital

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in response to two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County and Hillsborough County residents. One case is being treated in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • December 7, 2020
Home spaces that gained popularity in 2020

Home spaces that gained popularity in 2020

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  • Real Estate
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The Sarasota County Commission also discussed inquires the county has received in regards to surplus property.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2014
County seeks more discussion on electronic signs

After reading a proposed amendment to an ordinance allowing electronic message signs, Sarasota County Commission voted to continue discussing the amendment until the Nov. 5 meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The biggest hurdle left for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment is a ruling on a recreational lease that Unicorp National Development believes it already owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2015
Will one day in court yield years of progress for Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association won its second victory Tuesday in four days, and parties agree the rulings could expedite redevelopment of the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Nitzsche shows off a portion of his ornament collection.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 14, 2013
Holidays arrive early with ornament sale

Avid collector Michael Nitzsche prepares to pass on the sparkle of his 60,000 ornaments to benefit his church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says it has investigated roughly 30 home burglaries since April, including nine in East County.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 21, 2013
Country Club West looking for neighborhood watches

A rash of home burglaries along the Interstate 75 corridor has Lakewood Ranch officials and residents on guard.

  • East County
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Town leaders move ahead with environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key considered several environmental projects to satisfy the FDEP consent order following the June 2020 sewage spill.

  • Longboat Key
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Uber has encouraged users to speak out against the proposed city ordinance at today's meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2015
Stage set for battle on city Uber regulations

As the city continues its attempt to update regulations on vehicles-for-hire, Uber is warning that a staff-endorsed ordinance would prevent the service from operating in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While the town of Longboat Key's new management intern Katie Taylor will focus on shoring up grant money, she will also be involved in the undergrounding and renourishment projects.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2016
Conversation with Katie Taylor, town intern

The town of Longboat Key's newest employee discusses her start as the island’s management intern.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan met with a lengthy line of constituents during the event, including Devin and Marian Rutkowski.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan open house draws three hundred

Congressman Vern Buchanan held an open house today at his new Sarasota District Office, located at 111 S. Orange Ave. More than three hundred people attended the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tina Beer sits with Gemma after an afternoon walk.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 30, 2014
Your Neighbor: Tina Beer

Bayview Acres resident and former educator Tina Beer walks five miles a day with her dog-walking business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 26, 2012
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County will make sandbags available at its public works office. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2019
Heavy rain prompts flood warning in Manatee County

Manatee County officials say drivers should be wary while flooding conditions exist.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Ronn Wyckoff is the only person in Florida Senior Games history to shoot a perfect 30/30 in the free throw competition twice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota man makes history in Florida Senior Games

He is the first person to go 30 for 30 in the free throw competition — twice

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Ward and Todd and Shannon Johnson at a press conference held Wednesday, April 6.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 6, 2011
Riverview High School names new football coach

Riverview High School announced former NFL football player Todd Johnson as the school's new football coach at a press conference held today at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh  for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 9, 2013
Jan. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Two Killed in East County crash; Fugitive captured after more than two decades on the run; One year later: Ranch murder remains unsolved; Commercial property near the Longboat Key Publix is in demand

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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