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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2022
East County weather page photo: September 8

Gordon Silver captured these two Sandhill crane colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off State Road 70 near Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A five-bedroom home in Morton Terrace recently sold for $5.9 million. It offers 6,454 square feet of living area and a pool.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Morton Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $5.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A rendering of the Canal District shows some structures in Phase 2 that are being reconsidered for Phase 3 as plans evolve.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2023
Waterfront dining faces delays at The Bay

Public workshop attendees learned that Phase 2 plans for the Sarasota bayfront park might forego restaurants and that they will likely be smaller in size.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eva Rey |
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall update

Those who have lived in Florida long enough to recognize the waxing and waning seasonal population will inevitably ask about the summer workload at Town Hall, the number of service requests we receive, and where I am going for my vacation this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd is the 2021-2022 Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2022
Cardinal Mooney's Byrd named Florida Volleyball Player of the Year

Jordyn Byrd is the first Mooney athlete to receive the honor

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
County government offices to be closed for holidays

Most Sarasota County government offices and services, including libraries, the History Center and recreation centers, will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman suspects nemesis damaged vehicles at her home
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2022
Woman suspects nemesis damaged vehicles at her home

After a contentious encounter with a woman in downtown, a Sarasota woman suspects her rival damaged two vehicles in her driveway. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Cash Flow Creativity

Several East County businesses are introducing innovative business strategies to bring in customers during an economic downturn.

  • East County
  • News
In Sarasota County, commercial property owners must keep sounds at or below 75 decibels when measured from the real property line between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'County eyes ways to quiet sound saga'

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has asked for a budget option to add a code enforcement officer on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The latest effort is coming through FDOT's Barrier Islands Traffic Study, an effort to evaluate traffic on Sarasota and Manatee county's barrier islands and the adjacent roadways on the mainland.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 10, 2017
Barrier island traffic study reaches second milestone

Town leaders will evaluate the study's latest figures in an effort to improve the island's traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The signs on Main Street and downtown will soon read: Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 10, 2012
Downtown parking changes coming this week

Parking signs will soon let people know there is no enforced parking time limit after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturdays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The approved lease deal would allow a private operator to add a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion, among other changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2017
City to revisit Lido pavilion lease

During a special meeting about the proposed form-based code, the city will discuss rescinding a lease agreement for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Angiolillo is in uniform as an urban park ranger.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 30, 2023
Sarasota resident recalls her time shaping America’s favorite city park

Carolyn Angiolillo formerly served as an urban park ranger in Central Park as well as other New York City parks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Krepela serves on the board of Fairway Bay III, the Atrium.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key condo owners taking precautions after Surfside collapse

The deadly Surfside collapse has many Longboat Key condo owners looking into what precautions they should take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Luxe on Tenth project includes plans to improve sidewalks and landscaping surrounding the Tenth Street property. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
City OKs high-density 10th Street apartments

The developer expressed hope that increased residential activity would be beneficial for the area on the northern boundary of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior QB Ryan Bolduc has put up big numbers to start the season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2018
Scratching the surface: Talented Cougars QB has led team to 4-0 start

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Team USA is just a half point back with a struggling Team Europe in third at The Concession.

  • East County
  • Sports
As children, Kayleen (Anna Newbury) and Doug (Alex Rodriguez) forge a relationship written in blood — and it stays that way — in "Gruesome Playground Injuries." (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2020
'Gruesome Playground Injuries' leaves a mark

Characters' journey funny and painful — and that's no accident

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
What we do matters
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • July 27, 2023
What we do matters

While some say artificial intelligence poses threats to the media, Florida newspapers remain strong with local journalism reporting human experiences and connections — something AI will never do as we do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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