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The city of Sarasota's wayfinding project includes signs indicating the arrival at a destination of interest, such as this rendering of a sign planned for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 21, 2013
Sarasota city commissioners will discuss wayfinding project

Dog leash regulations at Payne Park and an update on performer Nik Wallenda's plan to walk across U.S. 41 on the bay from is also on the agenda for the meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Durante, Bruce St. Denis and Hal Lenobel got in the swing of things in February 1999. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Lore: The term 'Young Longboaters' is not an oxymoron for some

Longboat Key, a retirement community? Don't tell that to all those young island residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The SMA drumline performs during the Town Hall Lecture Series on Feb. 6. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2013
SMA drumline and pipe band to open for Black Watch Battalion

Sarasota Military Academy performs as the opening act for the professional military group from Scotland.

  • Arts + Culture
 Brennan Asplen
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 24, 2020
Superintendent contract, start date finalized

Brennan Asplen will begin Aug. 10 at a salary of $215,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Mustangs (1-0) went on the road Monday and defeated North Port High (0-3) 23-6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football wins opener

The Mustangs went on the road to defeat North Port High 23-6 on Monday.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 19, 2018
Longboat Key repairing water-main break

A private contractor ruptured a pipe on Longboat Key under Bayou Sound at the intersection of Harbourside Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's first turtle nest. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 26, 2020
Longboat Key sees first turtle nest of 2020

Though turtle season doesn't start until May 1, the nesting mothers are arriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2020
Longboat plans test of new alert system

Code Red system being replaced by Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 7, 2020
Residents celebrate Purim in paradise

Purim in Paradise was held at Nathan Benderson Park and benefitted Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Black Tie
Students at Sarasota County Schools will not attend class from March 16-27.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools to close the week after spring break

The school district said the directive to cancel classes the week of March 23 came from the state as Florida officials respond to coronavirus concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A statue turned spooky on the Circle.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2019
Fright Night brings Halloween spooks to St. Armands Circle

Creepy creatures and sweet second selves wandered the streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2018
No Swim advisory dropped for Longboat beaches

Water samples return to acceptable levels of background bacteria.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pamela Nadalini was the subject of an investigation in which employees accused her of retaliation and bullying in the workplace.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2019
City fires auditor and clerk

Former City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini declined a request to resign, preserving her ability to take legal action against the city in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 17, 2018
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts its first ever World Refugee Day

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee commemorated World Refugee Day through sharing stories, celebrating culture and giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2018
Dual-enrollment courses will be removed from high school campuses in July 2019

Classwork for 2019 school year be completed online or at State College of Florida campuses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Magee and her mother, Donna Hagen
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat paramedics head to Panhandle to help

Hurricane damage in Longboat was mostly flooded streets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners are taking the next step to making Jonathan Lewis's interim position permanent.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 12, 2017
Contract negotiations begin with interim county administrator

Just two days after Tom Harmer left the position, the County Commission is eager to make Jonathan Lewis' interim position more permanent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. J. Albert Avila, right, and his wife, Dr. Janet Bailey Avila, cut the ribbon to officially open The Center for Urgent Care. Their son, Kyle Bailey, lends a hand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
New Lakewood Ranch urgent care facility hosts grand opening

Dr. J. Albert Avila is ready to serve the east county area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2016
Unicorp to make Colony announcement Thursday

The firm behind plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort aims to start the first phase of the project this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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