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Sarasota’s own answer to crime reduction
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota’s own answer to crime reduction

The most intractable problem of crime is that of repeat offenders. Solving that is no easy task, but in Sarasota, an impressive nonprofit called Project 180 is showing it can be done.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies

New club commodores partner with the Coast Guard to teach residents what to do when disaster strikes on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Mid-County Tax Collector's office at Sawyer Loop Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2024
Tax collector and election opponent converge at budget workshop

Barbara Ford-Coates presented her office's budget request while sitting opposite County Commission Chairman Mike Moran, who is challenging the longtime incumbent this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Market provides all types of products from food, drinks, cleaning supplies, skin care and more.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 12, 2024
St. Armands Market offers accessible groceries and essentials

Residents and tourists can grab on-the-go meals and stock their pantries without fighting traffic to leave St. Armands Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 20, 2024
Vision for new Longboat library changes shape

A core library is on the way, but Longboaters could include enhancements to the library like more community space and an exterior deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fifth grader Alex Kulyk tries his best to get as much water in fifth grader Benjamin Rodriguez's bucket while fifth grader Alina Matevosova waits her turn.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2024
Willis Elementary hosts annual field day

Students were soaked after friendly competitions at the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Hot Tonic Orchestra Thursday, Sept. 12, on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza of the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 12-18

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Count Administrator Scott Hopes addresses the media about the contents of the report.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee commissioner says every department needs analysis to stop 'culture of corruption'

Vanessa Baugh says an inspector general's report that identified favoritism in code enforcement is the "tip of the iceberg."

  • East County
  • News
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2024
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kyle Battie speaks at the Veterans Housing Initiative groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 31, 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2024
City to fund Commissioner Kyle Battie's legal costs

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed to a cap of $15,000 should a defamation suit be filed over the Jan. 16 meeting discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local politicians switch seats in search of a winning election spot
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2024
Local politicians switch seats in search of a winning election spot

Candidates in Manatee County attempt to find their right election fit.

  • East County
  • News
Projects like Vue Sarasota Bay have moved forward based on approval from city staff, rather than elected officials.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Kuykendall, Dmitry Polishuk and Tony Shiva
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 26, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber gathers for sold-out Networking at Noon

The monthly networking event, held at Zota Beach Resort, was the first networking opportunity for more than 30 new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jilted paramour can't let go of short-term relationship
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2024
Jilted paramour can't let go of short-term relationship

Ghosted after a one-night stand, a rejected man stalks a woman throughout an evening of downtown bar hopping. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Graduates of the CareerEdge construction training program sponsored by Selby Gardens.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 31, 2023
Selby Gardens program graduates class of 10 electricians

Partnership with CareerEdge provides free training in construction trades with many students hired before completing the program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Erin Silk is president and CEO of the Economic Develop Corp. of Sarasota County.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2024
Sarasota County repeals business tax as an EDC funding source

The tax burden of nearly $500,000 will be shifted from businesses to all county taxpayers with a 50% match per private dollar invested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Surge U14 rugby player Jesse Kyle makes a tackle on a Wellington ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 5, 2021
Trade show forges alliances

Trade show becomes largest Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event during pandemic

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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