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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Revisit Mar Vista vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 19, 2013
Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter

The nonprofit Trinity Without Borders would operate the temporary shelter for homeless at 1003 N. Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The evaluation will provide information for commissioners to decide what the next step for SCAT will be.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 7, 2014
County Commission to discuss SCAT evaluation

Sarasota County Area Transit went under an organizational evaluation after the April 29 commission meeting. The County Commission will discuss the results at tomorrow's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sand will be deposited this summer on the severely eroded north end. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 22, 2014
Town, WCIND draft interlocal agreement for $760,235 project

Town Manager Dave Bullock estimates a WCIND sand project will cost the town approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tigers are one of a variety of species of big cats and other exotic animals housed at the Big Cat Habitat, located at 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
Big Cat Habitat to county: Stop the flooding

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on the county's radar for three years, and little has been done.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
This house at 424 Bowdoin Circle on Lido Shores in Sarasota was just listed for sale.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota waterfront house listed for $15 million

The house on Lido Shores is just the latest Sarasota property priced at more than $10 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florence and the Spice Boys serves up Middle Eastern fusion cuisine.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2024
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location

Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Students from Phillippi Shores Elementary School, including Fifth graders Matthew Vinson and Kadence Butler and fourth grader Genevieve Stickley offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2024
Young performers create holiday splendor in Ringling Museum courtyard

Holiday Splendor at The Ringling showcased performances by local schools, while helping draw donations to Toys for Tots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Waterkeepers provides weekly water quality testing of coastal waters and publishes results for the public.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2025
Waterkeeper monitoring expands to south Sarasota County

Suncoast Waterkeeper has added a new water quality specialist for its bacteria indicator testing program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Girl in critical condition after rescue from drain on Bahia Vista Street
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 24, 2025
Girl in critical condition after rescue from drain on Bahia Vista Street

Sarasota County Fire-Rescue took the child to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The AMC 12 movie theater was one of three businesses operating at the otherwise vacant Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 1, 2024
AMC 12 at Sarasota Square Mall closes permanently

The theater was one of three businesses planned to survive redevelopment of the largely vacant mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The color guard, including Cpl. Christopher Short and Cpl. Antonio Martinez (pictured) march in the ceremony.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2024
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee remembers Sept. 11, 2001

The country's unity following the events of 9/11 was the theme of the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the proposed 7th and Central condominiums.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 24, 2025
New hotel planned for SRQ airport property

The city of Sarasota's Development Review Committee has received an application for a new Kompose Hotel just off Airport Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sisters Jade Lowrey, 5, and Hazel Lowrey, 3, had fun collecting eggs and getting their faces painted at Eggstravaganza.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 28, 2026
It's no yoke! 600 children scoop 10,000 eggs at Eggstravaganza

The annual event is hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and sponsored by Grace Community Church in Waterside.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pura Vida Miami is at 4994 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 100, in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 9, 2026
Healthy restaurant opens second Sarasota location

Pura Vida Miami recently opened a restaurant in The Landings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The COVID-19 protocols at Longboat Key facilities have fluctuated throughout the pandemic. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key updates mask policy at town facilities

Masks are now voluntary inside of town of Longboat Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The church's dining hall is filled with 125 community volunteers for a Kids Against Hunger packaging event.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 19, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church feeds neighbors in need

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held a packaging event for Kids Against Hunger on Feb. 11 to benefit one organization in Bradenton and another in Fort Myers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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