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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Visit Sarasota County goes beyond the beach with new ad campaign

Visit Sarasota County revealed its new brand campaign on Jan. 18 at Michaels on the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City crews are responding to the water main break, but it'      s unclear when the road will reopen. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
Water main break closes segment of North Trail

All lanes of U.S. 41 are closed between Myrtle Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way as crews respond to the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 20, 2017
Humane Society supporters enjoy pawfect fundraiser

The 11th Annual Paws on the Catwalk fashion show and luncheon took place on April 20 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park hosted nearly 50 events just in 2014.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2015
East County park receives statewide recognition

Nathan Benderson Park received the Venue of the Year award from the FLorida Sports Commission

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Erika is slated to reach Florida as a category 1 hurricane.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
Tropical Storm Erika headed toward Florida

The state falls within the tropical cyclone's five-day "cone of error" in National Weather Service Models.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Area Transit drivers will compete against drivers from Manatee County. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2016
Manatee, Sarasota transit drivers compete in 'roadeo'

Winners will advance to the Mega Bus Roadeo, in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT's Jeff Mednick shares about the project with the Manatee-Sarasota Metropolitan Planning Organization last month. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2016
FDOT holds public meeting for interchange improvements

Plans for the intersection of State Road 64/Interstate 75 will be on display tonight.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed 2016-2017 calendar has students starting classes Aug. 10, 2016.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 13, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss 2016-2017 school year calendar

If the board approves the calendar, students will start school Aug. 10, 2016 — two weeks earlier than this school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss capital improvement projects

The commissioners will hold the workshop tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Superintendent Rick Mills plans to retire July 31.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 27, 2015
Schools official plans to leave district

Superintendent Rick Mills is set to retire July 31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2015
County approves Siesta Key parking restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved a ban on commercial vehicles in the Siesta Key Village municipal parking lot Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Heather Kasten, Rex Jensen, Jimmy Stewart and Octavio Ortiz officially open the interactive lounge at UTC.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 18, 2015
UTC opens interactive lounge

The Mall at University Town Center opened a new interactive lounge Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • News
The smaller mid-week farmers market will emphasize agricultural offerings.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2014
Weekday farmers market set for Five Points

Beginning in November, the Sarasota Farmers Market will begin holding an additional smaller event on Wednesdays at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan and Sheree Napier could face up to 85 years in prison.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2015
Alan and Sheree Napier found guilty of animal cruelty, fraud

Feb. 4, a jury found Alan and Sheree Napier guilty of animal cruelty, scheming to defraud and unlawful solicitation charges.

  • East County
  • News
Initial plans call for 400 parking spaces in the mixed-use project on State Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 3, 2013
Commissioners to review State Street mixed-use concepts

The City Commission will also discuss a public-private development on city-owned land in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local officials showcased Mote-raised seafood and Lola Wines. Courtesy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2013
NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood

The event featured sustainable seafood raised at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquaculture Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Observer Media Group launches dO media
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2013
June 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police find missing swimmer's body; Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday; Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras; Observer Media Group launches dO media

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two new faces will join the City Commission in November, as two sitting commissioners seeking county office are set to resign.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2014
City seeks applicants for commission seats

With two vacancies set to open on the Sarasota City Commission later this year, the city will begin accepting applications from interested candidates next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board at a meeting in October, 2013.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 15, 2014
School Board set to discuss Todd's vacancy

Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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