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Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2020
Longboat Key drainage dispute lasts decade

Ross Toussaint claims Christ Church of Longboat Key has caused damage to his property through stormwater runoff from a bioswale that provides insufficient drainage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lisa Gilbert and Aubrie Stilwell admire the artwork.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2023
Art Center Sarasota turns its focus to students

North County K-12 Spring Art Show showcases the work of hundreds of students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connie Lyke-Brown in 2022
  • By James Peter |
  • November 10, 2023
Sarasota woman sets NYC Marathon record

Connie Lyke-Brown, 80, has run 44 consecutive New York City marathons and won her age group this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Pirates Prevail

The Braden River High baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 5-3 March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alpert
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Fountain of youth

Sarasota resident Dora Riverol will celebrate her 100th birthday April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior Majestic van Ingen plays girls soccer and football football for the Rams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Majestic van Ingen

The Riverview High senior girls soccer defender helped lead the Rams to a district title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks are undefeated as a doubles pair in 2024. This is their first season together as a full-time pair.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Braden River High boys tennis duo is a pair of aces

Sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks complement each other's strengths.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for their montly meeting to discuss the Dec. 3 Lawn Party by the Bay.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Kiwanis Lawn Party tops record

The Kiwanis Club met Thursday morning to discuss the results of their annual lawn party held on Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Committee debates ways to pay off pension debt

The town must wrestle with how to pay off $27 million in unfunded pension liabilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beach Road on Siesta Key
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Sarasota Observer readers sound off

Growth, city manager are topics of concern

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT was pleased with the results of the right turn lane at Fruitville Road during a trial period this spring.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2015
City Commission to discuss U.S. 41 median project

In an attempt to mitigate congestion and safety issues, the Florida Department of Transportation is planning a more permanent right turn lane at Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy Catherine Luckner) Snowy plovers, shorebirds known to nest on Siesta Key, scrape "nests" out of the sand to lay their eggs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2014
Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests

Sarasota Audubon Society members and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suspect an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) Monday, disturbed or destroyed Siesta Key shorebird nests - including those of nesting snowy plovers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
County moving ahead on Energy Economic Zone program

An economic zone that would attract clean-energy companies to Sarasota County continued to garner support from the Sarasota County Commission Wednesday, despite some concerns raised about program eligibility requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 12, 2016
Film review: 'Sully'

Tom Hanks is at his best portraying an everyman, confident in his ability to do the right thing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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