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Workers at the Sarasota Agricultural Fair plan to sanitize surfaces and rides to address coronavirus-related concerns, but the event is set to go on as scheduled.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Major Sarasota events reverse course, announce cancellations

Representatives for the Sarasota Fair and Nathan Benderson Park said Thursday upcoming events are not being canceled or postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. On Friday, both organizations said the events are now off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town officials found graffiti sprayed on the practice backboard of the court-sport complex.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Vandals court trouble, put park in pickle

Latest round of pranks involve spray-painted messages.

  • April Fools
  • By Marc Joffe, Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • February 10, 2021
Improving and speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

Government officials should focus on delivering vaccines as quickly as possible to those who want them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 29, 2009
My View

Spend money on movies at movies

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Terry Lyons |
  • July 29, 2009
'Covert' released on paperback

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney celebrated the paperback release of his book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob,' at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2009
TOP STORY, April: North Shore beach access closed

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to shut down the beach access in April after being informed there was no beach left and conditions were unsafe for beachgoers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Key signs give no direction

There's confusion among town officials over whether the Town Commission decided or didn't decide what names go on the signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
Miracle League builds a dream

The non-profit organization celebrated the official launch of its new baseball facility for children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Our View: Unbondable credibility

Sarasota City Hall watchers have been clattering a lot lately over the inability of the city to obtain a bond on City Auditor/Clerk Pam Nadalini.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2012
Circle officials bemoan lack of service

St. Armands Circle officials warn city staff that the lack of basic services is starting to affect the Circle's overall appearance as a major tourism destination.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Commission ratifies firefighter contract

If ratified, firefighters would join the state-run Florida Retirement System. But state rules regarding contributions could make it a tough sell for the union.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
Health-care surtax to go on the ballot

Manatee County voters will vote in June on a half-cent sales surtax to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Krista Lohr

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents wore red to several City Commission meetings to show their support for STOP's objectives.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes,  Matthew Arriaga,  Lydia Arriaga,  Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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