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By David Conway |
March 20, 2018

Financial questions surround i-Ride’s future

Originally envisioned as a sustainable private endeavor, the i-Ride Sarasota downtown transit service may need a long-term subsidy to survive.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 31, 2022

Longboat to use Sarasota County surtax funding for capital projects

Town staff will brief the Town Commission on its plans to allocate $15.1 million in funding.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
December 8, 2021

Mayor advocates for Sarasota County-operated library in Longboat Key

Longboat Key is Sarasota County's only municipality without a public library.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
February 15, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key.

A St. Armands home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
February 23, 2022

Siesta Key home sells for $5.4 million

A Siesta Key home on Roberts Point Road was the top sale for $5.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 15, 2023

Longboat enters settlement with engineers following sewer main break

Consultant Greeley and Hansen have agreed to pay the town $425,000 for damages incurred in 2020.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
April 5, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean Laureano

Laureano is the lone senior on the Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team.

Sarasota
Sports

By Spencer Fordin |
August 17, 2022

Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
October 29, 2020

Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

Sarasota
News

By Abby Weingarten |
November 5, 2021

Sarasota Orchestra plays into power of the parks

When it comes to expanding its reach, what could be better than playing in wide, open spaces free for all?

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
June 30, 2022

County departments seeking 116 new positions in fiscal year 2023

Flush with new property tax revenue, Sarasota County departments asked to create more than 100 new jobs needed to keep up with growth during County Commission budget heraings.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 2, 2022

Father, daughter charged with animal cruelty following discovery of viral video

Sarasota deputies charge both after footage surfaces of raccoon burned alive in trash bin.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 18, 2023

Do or die for New College

With his recent appointments to the New College board, Gov. DeSantis has put the school on notice that it can no longer do what it has been doing. There is a better strategy for the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mark Bergin |
July 19, 2021

SCAT's on-demand ride service catches on with Longboaters

Sarasota County data shows from June 5-27, a total of 941 trips either started or ended in Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 9, 2023

Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
November 22, 2022

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Demarcus Abner

The Riverview High football senior is a key piece on the Rams' defense.

Sarasota
Sports

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 22, 2013

MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Petition underscores frustration with City Hall

While a Sarasota business owner penned a petition to support commercial diversity downtown, young professionals have taken to social media to spread the message.