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By Brynn Mechem |
September 17, 2019

Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

Sarasota
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
October 19, 2020

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Parental discretion advised

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 15-21

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Liz Ramos |
April 30, 2024

Lakewood Ranch veteran honored for service to the military and community

Tidewell Foundation honors U.S. Air Force veteran C.J. Bannister.

East County
Neighbors

By Katie Johns |
March 27, 2019

Longboat Island Chapel to host first-time fundraiser

A Charity Affair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel and will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 24, 2023

Downtown condo moves closer to final approval as neighbors object

Although the developer says the height-limiting ordinance does not apply, the Sarasota Design Review Committee still suggests reducing the scale of the condominium tower, Obsidian.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
January 3, 2024

Cheesecake mogul to open new dessert cafe on Longboat Key

Gary Hagen brings his big Hollywood cheesecake shop to Whitney Plaza to provide a hub for good eats and good times.

Longboat Key
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 30, 2024

Beyond the Spectrum tailors education to each student

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works with children and young adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 6, 2023

Sarasota Police take local kids holiday shopping Dec. 9

Shop with a Cop returns on Saturday, Dec. 9, to provide an opportunity for 150 underserved youth to shop for holiday gifts with the Sarasota Police officers.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
August 23, 2018

City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 20, 2024

Report: Sarasota Bay ecosystem gets clean bill of health

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's new report card goes beyond water quality with data on seagrass and other important indicators.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 6, 2024

Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance

Freeboard, a safety factor for floodplain management, is the distance between the base flood elevation and the lowest inhabitable floor of a structure.

Longboat Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
January 18, 2018

Developer's zoning amendment request to be heard at Longboat Key Club

Staff chose the John Ringling Room for its size and feasibility for live streaming the meeting.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
June 11, 2024

Barry Walden Walsh

Longtime Longboat Key resident Barry W. Walsh passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, surrounded by family.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2024

Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
March 5, 2024

East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 3, 2023

Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.