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Voters will be able to choose from six candidates for school board seats Aug. 23 (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota County School Board candidates hope to keep focus on education

The candidates say they plan to gain parent trust and decrease political discussion among the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
1. Jordyn Byrd stars in volleyball and girls basketball at Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2022
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2022

These rising stars demand your attention.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 13, 2018
Second appeal of Colony demolition filed, hearing scheduled for today

A third unit owner has filed a second suit to stop the town from demolishing the buildings at the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars make their way onto the new southbound on-ramp to Interstate 75 from eastbound State Road 70 on Dec. 3. The ramp opened to traffic on Nov. 10.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Interstate 75/State Road 70 interchange project near Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Construction on the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 75 should be completed in January according to FDOT. Pandemic, weather slowed project from its expected summer 2020 finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Garden Club's home tour to show of gems of Longboat Key

This year's tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3, will feature five homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Student filmmaker Will Mauricette stands out from the crowd. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 1, 2022
Ringling College student filmmaker hopes for success at film festival

Will Mauricette had a dream. But first he had to develop his skills before he could see it to fruition.

  • Arts + Culture
In early 2001, Sarasota Audubon began conducting bird surveys at the Celery Fields. To date, 246 species have been recorded.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 17, 2023
Need a break? Here are some Lakewood Ranch spots for a quick respite

Hurrying through life is a great way to miss it. Lakewood Ranch is packed with beautiful reasons to slow down.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dogs in public parks can no longer roam free, the City Commission said. Leash regulations were approved July 17.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 19, 2017
Sarasota dogs must be leashed in city parks

City commissioners chose not to include an exemption process in the ordinance that would give residents means to allow dogs off-leash in certain parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 18, 2018
Cops Corner: You can't sleep here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sandwich terns get their name from the seaside English town in which they were first observed. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Beach House construction makes splash for neighbor

Longboat Key police have been called four times to the 22-unit condominium about a resident and his noise complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Mall at UTC is located off Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2014
Mall announces holiday hours

The Mall at UTC will open early for Black Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 15, 2021
Turtle-safe toy box lands at Cabana Beach Club on Longboat Key

Caleb Jameson has built his sixth turtle toy box since 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Units in the 18-story Epoch building are listed from $3.3 million to nearly $9 million for the penthouse. About 40% have sold.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
City approves Gulfstream luxury high-rise

Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 30, 2017
Urbanite Theatre throws End of Season Soiree

The company invited its main supporters to an exclusive bash on April 30 at the home of George Steitz.

  • Arts + Culture
On multiple occasions this year, residents of The Mark and representatives for Gator Club have clashed over their stances on appropriate dynamics for the city’s downtown core.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
City rejects Gator Club street closure request

When the downtown bar sought approval to expand its operations outdoors, residents pushed back, and the city attorney raised questions about the legality of the application.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid earlier this year he would seek an option to add a new code enforcement position for weekend duty.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2012
Extension sought for noise code

Sarasota County Rob Lewis this morning told members of the Siesta Key Village Association he wants more time for community input before altering sound regulations in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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