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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 12, 2020
Scallopalooza sold out

Despite a larger venue for 2020, the Sarasota Bay Watch event has sold out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota gardeners open yards to community

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted the seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Ashvin Patel is studying the use of a two-level disk replacement through a disk implant that could be done instead of spinal fusion. (Courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 18, 2021
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Ashvin Patel

Dr. Ashvin Patel of Sarasota Memorial Hospital is studying new techniques for treating pain through spinal surgery.

  • Health
In 2013, NASA began using Florikan’s SNR product to fertilize its hydroponic vegetable garden on the International Space Station. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Growing Green

In 1982, Ed and Betty Rosenthal launched Florikan ESA, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable fertilizer. Since then, the company, headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, has earned top awards for its innovative technology and environmental leadership. In

  • LWR Life
Ed Smith Stadium will play host to three games of the USA Baseball U18 team's seven-game "friendship series" against Canada in September. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2021
USA Baseball U18 team to play three games at Ed Smith Stadium

The program's team trials will be held at Twin Lakes Park prior to the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Harbour Walk home sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,843 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2021
Harbour Walk home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.95 million

Seven million-dollar-plus sales highlight residential real estate transactions for Nov. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
City planners are centering safety in conversations about transportation in Sarasota, particularly when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City planners consider traffic safety strategies

A partnership with the University of South Florida is one prong in a multifaceted plan for improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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 Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2020
Sarasota County pauses drive-thru COVID-19 testing until Tuesday

Unable to fill all its appointment slots, the Sarasota County Department of Health said the pause will conserve resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There are about 200 miles of seawalls in Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
SCAT service changes begin July 13

Several Sarasota County Area Transit routes will undergo changes to their schedule, while other routes will be adjusted. The changes are scheduled to take effect Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Iuliia Danilovets addresses the crowd at the Ukraine seminar at Selby Public Library.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 17, 2022
Ukrainians explain how Sarasota can help in Thursday seminar

A Ukrainian aid discussion took place Thursday at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county acquired 2.7 miles of former railroad right of way for the next phase of the extension.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 20, 2017
Land acquired for first portion of Legacy Trail extension

The purchase of 2.7 miles of former railroad right-of-way marks the completion of Phase I of the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two residents will be selected to replace Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder, both of whom tendered their resignation to run for county office.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2014
City Commission candidates finalized

Fourteen candidates have filed applications seeking to fill one of two voids set to open on the City Commission later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 28, 2020
The city has big plans

The city’s new transportation plan joins the list of long-range plans for water-sewer upgrades, parks and the Bay. From where will this $660 million come?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Real estate reports

Kepecz-Hays, Bukys form family team

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unit 5 at 378 Golden Gate Point  was built in 1993 with three bedrooms, three baths and 3,098 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 15, 2020
Condo at The Renaissance sells for $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2015
Evie's on Main Street to open in September

Owner Mike Evanoff said he plans to open the bar, restaurant and bowling alley on the 1500 block of Main Street Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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