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City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 12, 2018
Fundraising, voter turnout highlight enthusiasm behind special election

House District 72 candidates have outpaced fundraising totals from previous elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 7, 2014
UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 6, 2009
Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach

Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Bruback has partnered with Jennifer Vigne with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to promote the miracle belt.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2015
Former MLB player turns Sarasota entrepreneur

A minor league baseball player-turned-entrepreneur has a product parents embrace. His next goal: get it into more hands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished July 15 as the state runner-up in the 9U state tournament, in Altamonte Springs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2013
9U All-Stars qualify for Southeast Regional

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished as the state runner-up in the 9U state tournament July 11 through July 15, in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bruce Colby tried other styles of dance besides tap as a youth but "nothing I wanted to stick with," he says. He most enjoys what is called the vaudeville style of tap, which is masculine in nature, with a heavy use of arms.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Happy feet

At 66 years old, Bruce Colby isn't your typical tap dancer, given his age and gender.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Planning Director Jonathan Paul will discuss bus rapid transit, which utilizes rails for public transportation during the Jan. 30 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2013
SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route

Sarasota County Area Transit must allocate nine bus operator positions and buy two buses to start a new route on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Reide Ryans will help lead the Mustangs into the Booker Invitational March 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
ULI Committee issues linger as members question their role

Questions about the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee's effectiveness continue, while commissioners start to question the group's existence and members start to resign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Serge and Roxanne Jorgensen at last year's Scallopalooza
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 25, 2010
Two bicyclists seriously injured in Key crash

Both women were taken to Bayfront Medical Center via Bayflite helicopter Saturday after they were hit by a car.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of the Deer Prairie Creek Preserve hog hunt brought signs to a July 10 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

The Southwest Florida Water Management District permitted hunt was aimed at removing the destructive invasive species.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
SMA Season's tidings

Sarasota Military Academy seeks funds and volunteers for Wreaths Across America at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Bikos and Morgan Hackemer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota residents find happiness on roller derby track

The Bradentucky Bombers are a family, they say.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An on-set photo of Riggs' Lucayan Indian tribe costume design. Courtesy Donna Riggs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 3, 2013
Bradenton resident Donna Riggs works on national film

Donna Riggs designs costumes for Dinesh D'Souza's political documentary called "America."

  • Arts + Culture
Jean Potter and Winfield Giguere
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 11, 2010
St. Mary parishioners carry on tradition

Cloudy skies cleared just in time for St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's annual picnic Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Florida Laser and Wellness Center

Using a combination of the most advanced medically designed hair restoration laser, the Halo Elite, and special DNA hair products, Kiki Steinberg, owner of the Florida Laser and Wellness Center, says she can stop and even reverse hair loss in most people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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