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Lakewood Ranch High's Jenna Khalil (second from left) was in the stroke seat in the Sarasota Crew girls U16 8+ boat at the US Rowing Youth National Championships, between coxswain Sophia Karanjai and rowers Claire Xia and Annalise Naylor. The boat finished seventh in the A Final (7:32.17).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 10, 2024
East County rowers race against the best at Youth Nationals in Sarasota

The USRowing Youth National Championships was held June 6-9 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kaytlin and John Dangaran are giving Bistro a family feel.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 6, 2022
Area chef continues her culinary odyssey at museum eatery

Chef Kaytlin Dangaran learned her craft in trendy Italian kitchens in New York and San Francisco, and now she's excelling at running Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Spend the holidays with people who value you. Let go of the guilt, and the stress will fade away, too.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • December 13, 2023
Here's a simple recipe for happy holidays

Relax and pamper yourself. Do something healthy. These are your holidays too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has dedicated time to maintaining two trees in the neighborhood dog park, part of a broader effort to preserve and protect trees in the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Residents work to root out tree violations

Even as the city worked on developing new regulations for protecting trees in residential areas, a group of citizens has fought for better enforcement of the current rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marlon Brown (left) will retire as Sarasota city manager on Oct. 15. Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has expressed no interest in replacing him.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 1, 2024
Senior city staff member may become interim city manager

An unidentified City of Sarasota director level employee is under consideration to replace the retiring Marlon Brown as the city plans for national search.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A leatherback turtle hatchling crosses the beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Longboat commissioner creates challenge to support sea turtle programs

Gary Coffin decided to "adopt a nest" through Longboat Key Turtle Watch, which sparked his idea to encourage other local officials to do the same.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Kushin, 7, Cason West, 7 and Kai Dodge, 6, came dressed as Spider-Man.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2024
City of Sarasota summer camp keeps kids active

The experience provided fun and games and included a major league trip and costume day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dr. Sam of Warm Sands Wellness |
  • October 10, 2024
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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighters from East Manatee Fire and Rescue and Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue work together to take the roof off a car to extricate a patient.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2023
EMS Field Day unites emergency organizations to learn new skills

EMS providers offer hands-on opportunities to learn new skills to use in the field.

  • East County
  • News
Give credit for reading scores where it’s due
  • By Tom Edwards |
  • June 18, 2024
Give credit for reading scores where it’s due

Superintendent Asplen laid the groundwork. Teachers, administrators and staff persevered through turmoil, and now Terry Connor is keeping the momentum going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering of One Park by Imerza shows the 18-story residential tower on Block 1 of The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2024
One Park marks the start of construction

In addition to a ceremonial groundbreaking, the developer of the final Quay project throws a party to mark the start of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Sims in the 2021 multimedia presentation of his “Recolorized Confederate Flag” project at the Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2023
Sarasota artist John Sims, up close and personal

Sims' creations sparked arguments, but they also forged connections.

  • Arts + Culture
County Commissioner Mark Smith cuts the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2024
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon on new office space

The new office, approximately three times larger than the previous space, was praised by attendees as a welcoming environment.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Alexander and Kim Livengood hope The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime can become the center of an active business district.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering by MHK Architecture of the front elevation of Pier 550.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2024
Golden Gate Point condo project progresses, but questions remain

Pier 550, the latest Golden Gate Point luxury condo project, faces additional scrutiny by the Development Review Committee. Three other residential projects win partial or full sign-off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Steve Schield has been with the town of Longboat Key since 1989.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 3, 2018
Longtime Longboat planner retires

Steve Schield, who's been working with the town for almost three decades, is leaving town staff this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department will install speed detection cameras at six schools throughout the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 6, 2024
Speed cameras coming to six school zones

The Sarasota City Commission approved contract with vendor RedSpeed to install detections devices that can result in $100 fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 21, 2013
Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

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