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By Andrew Warfield |
September 19, 2022

Board recommends $48M bond for second phase of The Bay project

With The Bay grand opening set for Oct. 14-23, the Bay Park Improvement Board recommends approval of TIF financing for phase two of the $150 million, 53-acre project.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 24, 2021

Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
June 30, 2022

Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

Sarasota
Schools

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 19, 2012

City groups support EDC position

City commissioners will ultimately decide whether a $90,000 a year Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County director position should be placed into the budget for Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
December 3, 2021

Sarasota County fire chief accepts conditional offer to come to Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote an email to commissioners that Michael Regnier would serve as assistant chief.

Longboat Key
News

By Harry Sayer |
November 29, 2021

Chabad of Sarasota brings A Taste of Chanukah festival to Sarasota

The winter festival was held Nov. 28.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
September 9, 2021

Former Key Club chef has weeks of recovery ahead after car-bicycle crash

In late August, Corey Reed was cycling home to Sarasota from the Longboat Key Club when he was hit by an SUV.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 8, 2013

VIDEO: Sarasota residents discuss new $100 bill

Observer Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan hits downtown Sarasota to ask locals what they think of the new $100 bill.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
October 22, 2019

Spooky Sarasota: Haunting tales of the city's past

Want to get creeped out in the middle of town? Here are a couple ghost tours that share the city's darker side.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Lauren Tronstad |
March 21, 2023

Longboat looks to wage increases to fill open town roles

The town's main hiring disadvantage is the seasonal traffic congestion faced by employees, which largely live off-island.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 14, 2022

County millage rate dips slightly as commission sets max rate

With countywide property values spiking by 17.6%, the Sarasota County Commission set an essentially flat maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2023.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 7, 2022

St. Armands tree assembly kicks off

Workers expect to finish the 60-foot tree by end of Monday.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
August 10, 2022

Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 13, 2022

Sarasota Cops Corner: Dirty laundry

Police reports from around Sarasota.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Amanda Morales |
November 11, 2015

Downtown Sarasota beams with pride for Veterans Day parade

Main Street hosts parade goers and local veterans for annual parade.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Short |
February 11, 2016

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Hip brands, and commission strife

WEEK OF FEB. 11

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
January 4, 2023

George L. Spoll

George L. Spoll, 89, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.