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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 25, 2022
Bay Street Dog Park opens after county unleashing event

Sarasota County has a new dog park inside Bay Street Park. The off-leash park now has dog exercise equipment, shaded seating and water fountains made for both dogs and people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The condo at 340 South Palm Ave, Unit #75 was built in 1998. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,761 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarabande condo on South Palm Avenue tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Cougars players had an on-court chat following their three-set loss to Calvary Christian on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2021
Mooney volleyball is learning from its stumbles

The Cougars had too many hitting errors to beat Calvary Christian on Tuesday, but the match can be a learning moment

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
Siesta Key junior gymnast showcases athleticism, grace at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Benjamin Aguilar finished 12th All-Around in the Junior Men's 16 division of the event, which was held Aug. 18-21 at Tampa's Amalie Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Laurel Park residents Daniel Harris, who lives in the Balcony Apartments on Rawls Avenue, and Kate Lowman believe the proposed Woman's Exchange loading zone will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Officials set to settle dispute on Woman's Exchange expansion

Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding the city's approval of a contentious plan for expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Goldfarb is the Program Director for the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 10, 2022
The Education Center gears up for a new semester on Longboat Key

Classes start November 7 online or in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission will also discuss an upcoming north end beach renourishment project tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Commission reviews sign code

The Town Commission will review more changes to its controversial sign code at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urbanite's 'The Birds of North America' studies the lessons given by time
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2023
Urbanite's 'The Birds of North America' studies the lessons given by time

Time’s arrow goes straight to the heart in “The Birds of North America” at Urbanite Theatre.

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Enthusiasm reigns for staff at Van Wezel as they open their doors to a new season.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 22, 2021
Van Wezel's 2021-22 season features Broadway, rock and a whole lot more

Sarasota's premier performance site kicks off with Jimmy Buffett's "Escape to Margaritaville."

  • Arts + Culture
SYC Leadership and SYC Cares Committee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 09.17.21
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2021
East County football roundup: 09.17.21

Braden River High moves to 2-0 while Lakewood Ranch High stumbles at home

  • East County
  • Sports
Beach Access 10 could soon be access to a proposed home on Siesta Key, if county staff and the Commission approve a builder's application in the coming months.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 11, 2017
Residents worry a proposed home may limit Siesta Key public beach access

A property owner with land adjacent to Beach Access 10 plans to build a home there for his family, and the driveway will open onto the public access.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 11, 2022
Sisterhood For Good brings Vegas to Meadows Country Club

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Mattison's receives downtown residents' support

Restaurant owner Paul Mattison has appealed for help after a city-code crackdown forced him to stop his live entertainment at Mattison's City Grille earlier than he's had to in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Saunders reads some records on the beach.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 22, 2023
Longboat Luau is a labor of love on WSLR

Gary Saunders returns to the radio after a 30-year hiatus. The Ho Dad is live and in color from the Monkey Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2010
Country Club Shores owners fined for non-compliant dock

The Code Enforcement Board assessed a $1,200 fine to pay for town staff time, and the dock owners could face additional fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
George Turner will be sworn in as Longboat Key’s police chief on March 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2022
Turner will take over as Longboat police chief

Former captain with town department has served in interim role since April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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