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Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.31.09 to 01.05.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boy Willie (Earley Dean), Lymon (Michael Mendez) and Doaker (Henri Watkins) face off over the piano, a family heirloom. Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Piano Lesson'

August Wilson’s 'The Piano Lesson' summons the spirits of a bloody past at West Coast Black Theater Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Joe Granato and Austin McKinley pulled the plug on their creative studio after COVID hit. (Photo by Matthew Holler)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 2, 2021
Creative space pulls plug after COVID

Joe Granato and Austin McKinley had started something big. It was all coming together in 2020. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Culture
Dean and Bill Mixon and Rick Permuy, Janet Mixon's son, sport orange smiles.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Lasting Legacy: Mixon's Fruit Farms

Mixon's Fruit Farms endured struggles - and a change in strategy - to make it to its 75th season.

  • East County
  • News
The construction of a sand-retaining groin near Ted Sperling Park is the final step in the city's Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Lido Beach projects near completion

The reopening of the Lido Pavilion concession stand and the construction of sand-retaining groins mark some of the final steps in a pair of renovation projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - You've got three minutes; Town hires therapist for board members; The EDC praises Colony as local job creator; Healthcare.gov architect to heal town website

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County has removed more than 140 tons of seaweed from beaches since July 1, according to a news release.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Cost is key in beach cleanup

Algae clumps lose mass when left to dry out, which pares the cost of disposal for Sarasota County. But, piles of marine flora baking in the sun can hurt tourism.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
School board keeps five finalists, talks contract details

All five remaining candidates will visit Sarasota for in person interviews June 30 through July 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
There are eight massage tables in the 2,200-square-foot studio.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 10, 2024
Elements Massage opens at the Shoppes at UTC

The massage studio offers monthly memberships and online booking.

  • East County
  • Business
The Ringling's attendance has jumped more than 30% since 2011
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 14, 2015
The Ringling bests personal attendance record

Over 400,000 visitors went to the arts and culture institution during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
Seagrass is one of two U.S. 41 roundabout sculptures that will be placed in a different location on city property.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 15, 2023
New sites chosen for US 41 roundabout sculptures

The Sarasota City Commission will have the final say on where pieces selected for U.S. 41 traffic circles will be placed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Merchant motto: Salvage the season

With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town Commission needs to show fiscal responsibility; We won't come back if dogs on the beach; Dogs do not need access to Longboat's beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 26, 2018
Longboat Key Club hosts tasty Memorial Day event

The Memorial Day Barbecue was held May 26 at the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
K-Kids 'egg-cited' for Easter

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids program brought their excitement for Easter March 26, to 15 children staying at a local Salvation Army shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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