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Riverview High senior boys lacrosse player Billy Snyder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Snyder

The Riverview boys lacrosse senior scored a game-winning goal against Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In defense of developers
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"The Music of Laurel Canyon" runs through Sept. 1 at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 1, 2024
FST's 'The Music of Laurel Canyon' is a rhapsodic time trip

The summer cabaret show revisits the folk-rock legacy of a magical neighborhood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pick Six co-chairs Glen Reith, Renee Phinney, Danny and Fondren Watts, and Melissa and Scott Perrin give a collective cheer with Girls Inc. President and CEO Angie Stringer (in red).
  • By Janet Combs |
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

  • Black Tie
Cardinal Mooney High junior boys golfer Nicolas Bencomo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicolas Bencomo

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf junior tied for second at the 2023 Crutchfield/Hawkins Invitational on Sept. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Circus Arts Conservatory founders Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs are stepping down from their management roles.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 19, 2024
Circus Arts Conservatory co-founders step down

Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs are succeeded by 16-year veteran Jennifer Mitchell, who has been named president and CEO.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city'      s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 16, 2023
Town provides updates on extended bus service, new library

A joint meeting between Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials also included details on the St. Armands pump system failure during Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Premier Sports Campus is one of many Manatee County amenities that the tourist development tax helps fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2024
Increased tourism tax in Manatee County now in the voters' hands

A referendum to increase the tourist development tax by 1% will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

  • East County
  • News
The St. Regis Longboat Key opened in August during a big celebration of the long-anticipated resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2024
St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
An aerial view of the Lake Manatee Dam shows water being released.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2024
Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

  • East County
  • News
Alec Miller. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Miller

The Sarasota boys cross country runner finished 18th (15:38.80) at the 2022 FSU Invitational on Oct. 8 in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharleen Kow and John Vann wait their turn on Aug. 17 to ask commissioners to vote down a measure to reduce wetland protections.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 28, 2023
Final vote nears on protection of Manatee wetlands

Backers of each side of issue present their views of reducing wetland protections to state levels.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed lane configurations for Longboat Pass Bridge design alternatives.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 9, 2024
Future of Longboat Pass Bridge up for discussion

Keeping the current bridge would mean "increasingly costly maintenance and repair projects causing continued disruption to traffic," FDOT says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Kelly Franklin has filed an amended complaint alleging defamation against City Commissioner Kyle Battie.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2024
Amended city commissioner complaint shifts focus from slander to libel

A Sarasota resident challenges the prior ruling that Kyle Battie was acting as an elected official when he made racial allegations during a public meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Historic designation, flood-proofing suggested for Van Wezel

Sarasota’s Purple Ribbon Committee reviewed a draft request for proposals to address structural issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Stephen Guffanti
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Stephen Guffanti

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 17, 2024
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants

Longboat Key commissioners have several choices to choose from when appointing a new commissioner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Can Buchanan be beaten?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 17, 2024
Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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