"downtown sarasota"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By David Conway |
September 2, 2021

Sarasota County School Board responds to state’s mask mandate investigation

Although the Florida Department of Education has contended the mask requirement violates state regulations, the school district’s attorney argues it’s a permissible response to a health crisis.

Sarasota
Schools

By Scott Lockwood |
December 9, 2021

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
May 1, 2015

Flavio brings brick oven to downtown Sarasota

Find out about Beulah, a new restaurant in downtown Sarasota's Main Street, which is owned by Flavio's Brick Oven and Bar in Siesta Key Village.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 11, 2022

Manatee commissioners line up against adding more requirements to agritourism events

County staff wants to add informal traffic study and permits to the process.

East County
News

By Blake Fussell |
March 23, 2022

Sandhill Preserve residents take stand against new gas station

Residents have urged the County Commission to change code ordinance.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
June 9, 2021

Southside Elementary principal moves to Sarasota Middle

Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

Sarasota
Schools

By Amanda Morales |
November 22, 2015

Fall festival brings fine arts to the bayfront

The Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival hosted artists from across the country for the weekend of Nov. 21.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 4, 2016

Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
August 9, 2021

Nokomis property sale totals $4.55 million

Three homes at 411 Lychee Road highlight sales for July 26-30.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 10, 2022

Town Commission meeting to include Hurricane Ian report, smoking ban

Town Commissioners will hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer about the town's response to Hurricane Ian and efforts moving forward.

Longboat Key
News

By Harry Sayer |
March 2, 2021

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosts opening night drive-in movie for film festival

Federation sponsors and supporters watched a drive-in movie at the Sarasota Art Museum March 1.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
December 23, 2021

Sarasota residents' good deeds land them on The Nice List

Charitable acts around the holidays worth mentioning.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
September 24, 2021

Patrick Roman Nudo

Patrick Roman Nudo, 57, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 16, 2016

Rosemary District development steamrolls ahead

Sarasota-based Halflants + Pichette has four residential projects in the works in the north-of-downtown neighborhood.

Sarasota
News

A time to celebrate |
September 13, 2021

Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II

The 2021 wedding season kicked off this past Labor Day weekend with Sarasota residents Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II.

Sarasota
Celebrations

By Adrian Moore |
March 1, 2018

Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
January 10, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Diego Freyre

The senior boys soccer player scored the lone goal in the Mustangs' 1-0 win over top-ranked Jesuit on Jan. 6.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
January 3, 2023

One credit card too many

A shopper who dropped his wallet finds a little something extra when making sure nothing was lost. This and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.