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Valeria Torres, Brian Guzman-Orozco, Yesica Mojena and Angelinna Lopez Ferrales practice letter sounds with Deb Petti.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 7, 2024
School district revises approach to reading instruction with literacy plan

More literary "coaches" are on the scene to consult with teachers and administrators.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A conceptual site plan shows remote airport parking on the west side of the former Sarasota Kennel Club property with future commercial development on the east site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
New development in the works at former Kennel Club site

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
P1 Offshore has announced that Sarasota has been dropped from its 2025 schedule of races.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 14, 2025
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix canceled for 2025

Finances and uncertainty about construction around Sarasota Bay have sunk the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Steinhauser, the executive director of the Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2024
Executive Director leads Paradise Center into a new era

Following the footsteps of Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser is working on making the center into a place that everyone can call home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Longboat's 2025 Citizens Survey opens Feb. 10

The annual survey allows residents to provide input about town priorities and guide the commission's next strategic planning cycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Star Farms residents Barbara Malta and Lynette Cahill attend the expo to explore medical services because they're new to town.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2025
Sarasota wellness expo showcases local medical services

The annual New Year, New You Health & Wellness Expo was held at the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering by MHK Architecture of the front elevation of Pier 550.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2024
Golden Gate Point condo project progresses, but questions remain

Pier 550, the latest Golden Gate Point luxury condo project, faces additional scrutiny by the Development Review Committee. Three other residential projects win partial or full sign-off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Middle School Principal Kimberlain Zenon has been named the School District of Manatee County's Principal of the Year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2024
Braden River Middle principal named Manatee's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon grew with Braden River Middle, going from parent to teacher to principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
A rendering by SB Architects of the west (right) and east towers proposed to replace the Hyatt Regency hotel adjacent to The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2024
Hyatt redevelopment still faces many obstacles

Developer Kolter Urban cites internal city "crossfire" over conflicts along Boulevard of the Arts as several other issues remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women from Longboat Harbour Condominiums come together to Summer Night Out every month.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 20, 2024
Whitney Plaza businesses host mingling event for new and longtime Longboaters

Driftwood Beach Home and Garden and Design 2000 Salon threw their monthly mingling event to support small businesses and meet neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney has four sophomores, Michael Geaglone, J.D. James, Colton Hyde and Brady Zaun, making a big impact during a hot start to the season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team out to hot start

The sophomore-laden Cougars are silencing doubters after a hot start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Due to construction on State Road 70, Greenbrook Boulevard is anticipated to close in both directions sometime in May from State Road 70 to Skip Jack Loop.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2025
State Road 70 construction cruises along in East County

The $98.4 million project is anticipated to be completed in spring 2027.

  • East County
  • News
The yellow outline shows the approximately 43-acre parcel where 99 homes are proposed.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Homebuilder shares plans for new residential development

The site plan shows 99 homes on 44 acres near State Road 64 and Uihlein Road in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher Laney says the labor market in Sarasota County is OK for the moment, but the forecast has clouds on the horizon.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota's labor market may see big shortages

Market analyst says the area's aging population is not being replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties is returning to what realtors say is a pre-pandemic balance predicting buyer-favorable conditions, new data suggests.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2025
Real estate market poised to favor buyers, new data suggests

A year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties shows prices dropping slightly and inventory increasing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A drone picture shows the state of Gulf of Mexico Drive two days after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2025
Longboat Key estimates $5.3M financial impact from 2024 hurricanes

While that number may continue to grow, staff will also pursue insurance and federal claims to be reimbursed for these costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Recommendations explained and local tax ballot questions
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 16, 2024
Recommendations explained and local tax ballot questions

Those of you who have slogged through the many long diatribes on this page surely are familiar by now with the predictable slant at election time.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The entire membrane roof over Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is replaced by a temporary membrane until permanent repairs can be made.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 15, 2024
SRQ concourse repairs could top $7 million

The loss of the membrane roof cover over all of Concourse B and significant damage beneath it kept the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport closed for nearly a week following Hurricane Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The motion from Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie (pictured in October 2022) to dismiss a defamation suit brought by resident Kelly Franklin was granted.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 2, 2024
City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner

Because Kyle Battie was ruled to be acting as an elected official when he allegedly defamed a Sarasota resident, the city must pay his legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Igor Pertile works with the plants.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 28, 2024
Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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