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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: Jody Davenport

Jody Davenport, a Democrat, will face Republican William Noonan in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Pirman: "Diving into Nature" opens at Selby Gardens' downtown campus on July 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
Teresa Mast and Alexandra Coe are running for the District 1 Sarasota County Commission seat.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2024
Mast, Coe square off for District 1 County Commission seat

The Aug. 20 primary election between the two GOP candidates appears likely to decide the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey honored Financial Director Steve Zielinski for completing five years of service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
IDA selects facility contractor

The Lakewood Ranch IDA will hire Magnum Builders of Sarasota to construct its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
Bill and Lois Cohodas
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 13, 2014
Spared from the Storm

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roy Witte
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Business Observer

Gold Coast manager receives national award; Goodwill adds job specialist in Lakewood; Roy Witte joins Keller Williams

  • East County
  • News
Monday night at Town Hall, the commission also ratified a one-year contract for its firefighters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 6, 2011
Commission passes reduced signage plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a plan that reduces signage along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tonight at Town Hall the commission is also expected to ratify a one-year contract for its firefighters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 6, 2011
Longboat commission to approve signage plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to approve a plan that reduces signage along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of six roundabouts planned for Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cars begin to fill the parking lot as employees prepare for the store's opening inside. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Publix plans for grand opening Dec. 13; Key resident requests legal costs breakdown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Anything goes in a dress," said Maryann Mazzaferro.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Longboater urges her neighbors to consider wearing their Sunday best

One Longboat Key resident hopes to start a new tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Jacobs during an interview for the WEDU PBS documentary about Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 29, 2018
Filming begins on Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe PBS documentary

The WEDU PBS production about WBTT and its founder, Nate Jacobs, will air December 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. David Jones will transition from the position of principal at North Port High School to principal at Sarasota High School.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2016
New principal named for Sarasota High School

North Port High School principal David Jones will transition to the leadership role at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
SCAT Director Rocky Burke said a route could possibly start as soon as February, but the service could also be delayed until April.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2016
Siesta Key trolley edges closer to reality

The county is accepting proposals from private vendors to operate a trolley service on Siesta Key, but the route likely won’t start running until March.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Eric Teoh and Michael Renick. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Business Briefs

Team Renick Real Estate to sponsor Gourmet Lawn Party; Cannons Marina to host St. Armands Boat Show; Realtor wins prize from American Bar Association

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
News Briefs

DiSabatino, Aranibar seek re-election for county posts; LECOM unveils program

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory answers interview questions during a public forum on March 26 at SCF. He was hired as SCF's seventh president on Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 5, 2024
Rep. Tommy Gregory accepts post as SCF president

The District 72 representative will be the seventh president of the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
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