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The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club grand reopening set for Dec. 15

The first rounds on the restored Donald Ross layout will begin at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 when the course and nature park open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • May 2, 2024
Tidewell Foundation Raising the Next Generation of Hospice Nurses

Tidewell Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, offers care provided by expert care teams wherever patients call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Photographs by Karen Arango adorn the walls.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2023
Library exhibition celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Plans to develop a new form-based code call for an Urban Design Studio at City Hall, where the consultants will get input from residents about the new development code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code

The City Commission also appointed Robert Lindsay to the Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An overhead view of the proposed site of a convention center and hotel by developers Mark Kauffman and Sadek Omar of Jebcore Development. The site includes the city-owned federal courthouse building and the U.S. Post Office.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2024
Post office site pitched for downtown convention center

Developers seek to garner support from the DID board for a public-private partnership with the city of Sarasota for a hotel and event center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball forward Kevin O'Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevin O'Donoghue

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior is primed for a strong 2023-2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight Wednesday. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2023
Fire destroys Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion

State Fire Marshal's office working to determine the cause of the Lakewood Ranch blaze

  • East County
  • News
Family dispute ensues after stepdaughter falls in boat
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 11, 2024
Family dispute ensues after stepdaughter falls in boat

A boater on Jewfish Key called police after her stepfather started the boat without warning, causing her to fall over. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Following a ceremonial start to demolition, site clearing is expected to begin at the Sarasota Kennel Club in the coming weeks.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole talks about Lakewood Ranch's accomplishments over 30 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch turns 30 and still is growing

The No. 1-selling multigenerational, master-planned community in the nation celebrates its successes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota Polo Club mascot for 2020, Mason Chukker, gets a belly rub from Alex Jeanroy, the Lakewood Ranch co-area coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
The best things to do this spring in Lakewood Ranch

The don’t-miss events during March, April and May 2024 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Economist calls Sarasota County recession resistant

Any near-term economic downtown should have little effect on tax revenues as the County Commission embarks on budget planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Jim Dobies (left) and Practice Manager Janette Blanco get set to open the doors to the new Urgent Vet clinic in Lakewood Ranch on Thursday. The clinic specializes in after-hours care and emergencies. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 14, 2021
Urgent Vet opens new location in Lakewood Ranch

Animal clinic specializing in after-hours care comes to Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Michael's On East staff  Scott West, Margaux Arthur, Matt Merriman, Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini and Lavardo Morely stand next to food crates ready for delivery. The restaurant made more than 3,000 meals by noon Sept. 30.
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh |
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A conceptual drawing of Sarasota’s bayfront with The Bay Master Plan and a new performing arts center in place.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2024
Bay Park Board divided over arts center architect contract funding

City and county commissioners clash over the release of TIF funds for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 13, 2022
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency

Longboat Key police and fire-rescue teams arrived to find nothing wrong. This and more police calls from the island town in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Derek Almy, Terry Almy, Earl Almy, Talon Almy, Mark Hall, Jaxson Almy and Sara Almy
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 3, 2023
Mote A-scare-ium provides a safe place for children on Halloween

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted families for a scavenger hunt, underwater pumpkin carving, candy and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
Kill the noise with kindness

When things go wrong, we call for government intervention. Perhaps some neighborly kindness can squelch the boisterous noise near Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters dive into water-rescue training

Siesta Key lifeguards gave a refresher water-rescue course to LBK Fire Rescue personnel at the Sand Cay Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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