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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County's vote-by-mail ballots are on the way

Supervisor of Elections urges voters to complete the ballots promptly, then either mail or return them in person to secure drop boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2013
Man pushes security guard after City Hall dispute

A homeless man swung at a Sarasota Police officer after pushing a security guard at a Sarasota County Area Transit bus station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key’s policy requires three to four tide cycles and a moderate level of dead fish accumulation before the town initiates a clean-up of a specific area.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 26, 2021
Manatee, Longboat agree on red tide cleanup plan

A right-of-access agreement allows Manatee County crews to provide red tide relief to the entire island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2010
Wallenda stunt ready for takeoff

Circus Sarasota star Nik Wallenda will perform a high-wire stunt this Thursday in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Coon Key Bridge just east of St. Armands Circle, which was third on the city’s list in 2021, fell to sixth this year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Roundabouts again top Sarasota's roads wish list

Brody pushes for reordered list featuring Legacy Trail additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It's rare for Adelaide Boedecker and Calvin Griffin to perform together, but they savor the moments when they do.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 10, 2022
A trip home and then The Met beckons for Adelaide Boedecker

Adelaide Boedecker will sing with her husband in her hometown a week after Valentine's Day, and right after that, she has an opportunity to achieve a career highlight.

  • Arts + Culture
This Harbour Walk home at 553 Fore Drive sold for $1.61 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,701 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 23, 2022
Harbour Walk home tops sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas at $1.61 million.

Pomello Park home in east Manatee County more than doubles in value to $1.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Five Points roundabout
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 5, 2017
Music Half Marathon rocks downtown Sarasota

The annual race features 21 bands along the 13.1 mile route.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Goodwill Industries Manasota CEO and president Donn Githens joins with now retired Bob Rosinsky on Rosinsky's final day July 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight cuts the ribbon on the agency's new facility.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 9, 2017
Sheriff cuts ribbon on new facility

Community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facility on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Don’t Visit Sarasota County spent $200,000 on a billboard concept that will skirt major roadways throughout the northeast.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2016
Tourism bureau rebrands as Don’t Visit Sarasota County

The agency formerly known as Visit Sarasota County now aims to scare would-be tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning this winter, both Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines will fly to Washington D.C. from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Allegiant adds SRQ service to Washington's Dulles Airport

Service begins in mid-December for airport's leading carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff recently revamped storefronts on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Built in 1973, the home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive  has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,383 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 13, 2021
Bird Key property sells for $2.5 million

Waterfront home on East Royal Flamingo Drive is the top seller for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands, Bird Key areas .

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 24

Pamela Williams captured this glossy ibis at Celery Fields in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Club members play pickleball following the opening of the club's first courts. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Key Club pickleball plans move forward to Town Commission

The Longboat Key Club gains initial approval for four pickleball courts after moving plan across the parking lot from the original proposal. But objections still remain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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