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Thousands visited Lido Beach on Sunday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2020
As cancellations continue, Sarasota tourism takes dip

As popular tourist attractions remain closed, many have canceled their Sarasota vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county anticipates it will need to devote $16.5 million to improvements at Ed Smith Stadium during the next decade.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2018
County adjusts tourist tax allocations

In future years, Sarasota County plans to shift money from its tourism promotion budget to pay for improvements at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The nearly nine-acre site on the north side of public launch at 10th Street and North Tamiami Trail has been rezoned to be consistent with the rest of the 53-acre city-owned site being redeveloped as The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
Planning Board divided on new zoning district for The Bay

Members are deadlocked over a proposal to create a new Bay Park Zone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bob Salyers |
  • April 4, 2012
Love is in the air out east

'Love is in the Air' is a 1977 disco song by John Paul Young, and that silly song was all I could think of on my last Photo-Boat outing on the Manatee River. On Fridays and Saturdays during the wild bird-breeding season, I run a charter service aboard the Photo-Boat for photographers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River swimmer talks her best stroke and why she wants to visit Norway.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick O'Dowd, right, manages La Playa Resort with assistance from his wife, Karen.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Fountain of youth

After four decades, the 21-unit La Playa Resort is a place for the young - and the young at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tuttle Walkway
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Don Walker, production manager of the 2025 Theatre Odyssey One-Act Play Festival, and Olivia Yagy starred in “Tagged” by Jim Moss, winner of Theatre Odyssey's 2018 One-Act Play Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 14, 2025
Theatre Odyssey revives its One-Act Play Festival

The festival returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre after a two-year hiatus.

  • Arts + Culture
Jean Yessin (1929-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 19, 2025
Jean Brent Warren Yessin

Jean Brent Warren Yessin passed away at the age of 95 in her home on Longboat Key, FL on May 25th, with family and her longtime caregiver in attendance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
This home at 26 Sandy Hook Road has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,484 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.9 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2015
Home in Sandy Hook sells for $4.9 million

Stephen Moore, trustee, and Jennifer Moore, of Sarasota, sold the home at 26 Sandy Hook Road to Sheri Dwyer, of Sarasota, for $4.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The town's appointed magistrate Milan Brkich oversees code enforcement hearings like the one on Sept. 11 for the St. Regis.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 16, 2024
Magistrate grants St. Regis more time to correct lighting violations

The hearing is pushed to Oct. 9, with St. Regis management required to meet with town officials to work toward compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ultimately, developer Chuck Whittall must compromise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Strategy for Whittall

If you put yourself in Chuck Whittall’s shoes, you can understand his Colony proposal: He’s trying to please a lot of constituents. To succeed, we propose a new approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High running back Cullen McRae (23) and quarterback Liam Fernandez (28) will both get chances to shine in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 11, 2012
How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Country Club home at 7115 Teal Creek has five bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.875 million in 2019.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
East County realtors expect strong market in 2020

Realtors Donna Soda, Gloria Bracciano, Holly Pascarella expect growth to continue.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 14, 2013
SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The 2021 US Youth Soccer National Championships are coming to the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch from July 20 to July 25 and you can be a part of the festivities.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2021
2021 US Youth Soccer Nationals needs volunteers

The event is being held at Premier Sports Campus on July 20-25

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Just another Nite at the Ranch

Tenured residents and Lakewood Ranch newbies enjoyed the food, games and company provided by Ranch Nite

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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