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Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service turned one year old on March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2023
Bay Runner trolley hours change for offseason

Starting June 1, the free Sarasota trolley service will start and end earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Mara Torres González will host the grand opening of Mara Art Studio + Gallery on Friday, Nov. 3.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 30, 2023
Sarasota's Mara Gallery is on the move

The visual arts venue opens on South Palm Avenue in time for the First Friday Gallery Artwalk on Nov. 3.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos of people killed or injured in a car accident are remembered during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2023
Bradenton memorial service honors those killed in traffic accidents

Melissa Wandall promotes driving safety during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 20 years after losing her husband in a car accident.

  • East County
  • News
When the Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens this fall, it will be under the management of Reston, Virginia-based Indigo Golf Partners. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course under new management for the first time since 1926

When the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens for play this fall, it will be banking on the expertise of Indigo Golf Partners to make it a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dance instructor Daisy Saunders, 75, and student Helen McBean, who, at 88 years old, is a regular in Saunders' classes
  • By James Peter |
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2023
Dolphin found stranded on Longboat has new home

A dolphin that was washed up on Longboat Key in February now lives at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New appointments were made to the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2022
Town appoints board members, alternate special magistrate

The town entered a contract with Trask Daigneault LLP for three lawyers to serve as alternate special magistrates as needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2023
The top 10 moments of the Sarasota high school sports 2022-23 year

A strong list is filled with state titles, individual awards and breakthrough seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Compare your tax burden to that of other cities
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
Compare your tax burden to that of other cities

See for yourself how your local government stacks up with it comes to managing its money wisely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emma Weyant won a silver medal in the Women's 400-Meter IM at the Olympics on Saturday night. Photo courtesy Mike Lewis/USA Swimming.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2021
Local athletes make Sarasota proud at Tokyo Olympics

Two of Sarasota's four athletes at the Olympics are coming home with hardware.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 8, 2022
Donors of Distinction returns with grant ceremony

The rechristened nonprofit held its annual grant ceremony on June 8.

  • Black Tie
Retired Sarasota attorney William Getzen died Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Longtime Sarasota attorney and resident William Getzen dies at 91

A career-long fixture at Williams Parker, Getzen was "a pioneer in the practice of condominium law."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Liz Reed giving the Bradenton Ghost Walk
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 1, 2023
Design 2000 employee hunts ghosts in her spare time

Liz Reed is the co-founder of the Paranormal Society of Bradenton and shares that she wants to help people understand that ghosts really aren't that scary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Sirigotis of Michael Saunders and Co., Chamber Board Chairman Tammy Halstead and Georgina Clamage of Michael Saunders and Co. at August'    s Networking at Noon.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 28, 2016
Your Calendar: Networking at Noon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helena and Lawrence Downyok of Sarasota
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2016
Families find fun at SMART

The event welcomed families with autism from around the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A trackhoe, piloted by Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie, takes the first chunks out of the old Bath & Racquet Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 14, 2023
Ground finally broken for Bath & Racquet redevelopment

The nearly six-year odyssey to redevelop the iconic tennis club is underway with a two- to three-year timeline for completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission to vote Oct. 25 on salaries; County beginning address verifications; Sarasota offers mobile health services

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club planted and maintains a garden behind Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club emphasizes uniqueness of Florida

Club President Anita Machlin says the club's programming is meant to educate and entertain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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