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City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey died in July 2022, not long after signing a five-year contract with the orchestra.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Among the ordinance changes sought by the Sarasota Solid Waste Division is holding property owners responsible for the cost of bulk pickup of debris left behind by renters.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2023
City to consider solid waste rate hikes

Rising costs of collection and disposal and lower recycling revenues have resulted in a request to raise sanitation monthly rates for the first time since 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Schule, Julie Polaszek and Thomas Persely
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Memorial's Rock the Roof doles out a rockin' blast from the past

The rooftop dance party for Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation took a trip back to the '90s.

  • Black Tie
Mike Holderness placed fences along his property keep groups from gathering on the beach. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2020
Siesta property owner places fence on beach

A Siesta Key property owner placed a chain link fence near Siesta Key Beach Access 2, but county staff says it's not allowed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Miss Jodi hosts the UTC Kids Club every other week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 5, 2024
UTC Kids Club participants dance through another Wednesday

Miss Jodi's School of Dance hosts the club every other week at The Green at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tate Taylor
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat hires fifth employee from Sarasota County in past year

Tate Taylor will take over for longtime Planner Steve Schield March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Blueglass presents Arlene Skversky with the Blueglass Award for Distinguished Leadership.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 1, 2022
Longboat Key Democratic club selects new president

Arlene Skversky was sworn into the club's top office Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Our Lady of the Angels' Pat Martino joins Catholic Charities' Gloria Romero and Eddie Gloria as they collect items for the Boots and Bandanas' silent auction.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Lakewood Ranch's generosity is on display as Catholic Charities' Boots and Bandanas event approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mayor Ken Schneier applies one of his sticky dots to a town initiative he favors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork

The library and community center could coincide with tax base effects of the new resort and residences opening in 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town contractors are in the process of installing power and fiber cables.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Town keeps watch on two requests for state funding

Leaders seek about $2.14 million for continuation of sea-level study and connected-city work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Man harrassed by woman after brief relationship ends
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2024
Man harrassed by woman after brief relationship ends

After meeting a man on a dating app and traveling to Florida, a woman won't let things come to an end. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Orchestra will perform "A Hero's Life" on March 30, 31 and April 1.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra makes classical music user-friendly

Guided musical tours bring a contemporary context to a timeless art form.

  • Arts + Culture
EnsembleNewSRQ welcomes the Verdigris Ensemble for a collaborative performance Monday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
From planning to design and setting up, hundreds of hours are put into making Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake a reality. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2022
Fireworks company adds spark to Benderson Park's annual Fourth of July show

Pyrotecnico puts in hundreds of hours to create Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
AlexArt International Art Gallery opened in May 2016 at 25 N. Pineapple Ave. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
AlexArt International Art Gallery started with passion and a vibrant vision

AlexArt International Gallery was opened — and continues to be run — by an Italian woman with a colorful vision of the world.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 238 Island Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,854 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 20, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Sarasota Beach tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2023
Opportunities for all

The American dream is alive and well in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Craig Pittman signs books for the crowd at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2022
Literary Society of Waterlefe's annual luncheon helps open a new chapter in literacy education

The Literacy Society of Waterlefe hosted its 13th annual luncheon with guest speaker Craig Pittman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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