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City officials say bicycle storage infrastructure around St. Armands Circle is lacking, but they have identified a series of locations where they want to install new racks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2020
Sarasota plots bike upgrades on islands

New bicycle racks on St. Armands Circle could be the latest in a series of changes designed to promote cycling on Sarasota’s barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners Erik Arroyo and Liz Alpert recite the oath at Friday's swearing-in ceremony, while Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated remotely. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2020
New Sarasota City Commission selects Brody as mayor

After winning Tuesday's election, City Commissioners Kyle Scott Battie, Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo took the oath of office at a meeting today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In order to further engage officials on the possibility of remaining in the city, the Sarasota Orchestra is asking the City Commission to make a policy determination that it is permissible to construct a venue at Payne Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Deputy Election Official Lucille Cirrintano helped Cheryl Stade fill out information at the First Presbytarian Church polling location at 2050 Oak St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2020
Voting turnout in Sarasota climbs above 2016 primary

By noon, county turnout stood at 27% with seven hours of in-person voting remaining.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 16, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That's no moon, er, boat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The club will be coached by current New College physics student Toni Ginsberg-Klemmt, who attended Pine View School and rowed with Sarasota Crew in her younger days.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Hit the water

New College student launches rowing club for area athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Motorcycles line Lemon Avenue during last year's Thunder by the Bay event in Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2016
Motorcycle fundraiser thunders toward Lakewood Ranch

Thunder by the Bay will relocate its main festival to Premier Sports Campus in January.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club Village home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace sold for $2.5 million. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.5 million

A Country Club home on Legends Walk Terrace tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The properties at 684 Freeling Drive  consist of one built in 1949 and one in 1968.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 11, 2020
Freeling Drive properties sell for $5.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 27-May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea and Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis both say they must react to growth in the eastern portions of their counties.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2019
Growth in eastern Manatee and Sarasota counties key to administrators

Growth in eastern Manatee and Sarasota counties key to administrators

  • East County
  • Opinion
The home at 1440 Flower Drive was built in 2006 with has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,414 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Flower Drive sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 5, 2020
Casey Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 25-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art at the Park offers a wide variety of art styles.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 6, 2022
Art in the Park provides window into the talents of University Park residents of Sarasota

Annual juried art show finishes run at University Park of Sarasota

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2022
Couples say 'I do' all over again at vow renewal ceremony

The loving ceremony returned to Siesta Key on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Players Rex Smith, Kevin Gallardo, Luke Binswanger and Taylor Raridon during Sarasota High's spring season.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 20, 2020
Baseball players host fundraiser for late teammate

Past and present Sarasota high school baseball players raised money for Kevin Gallardo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Morning sunlight filters through the trees as another day of restoration work at Bobby Jones Golf Complex begins. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 27, 2022
Seven years later, Bobby Jones Golf Club is visibly taking shape

Multiple plan changes and a two-year closure later, project leader Richard Mandell says Donald Ross' century-old vision is being restored.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aaron Watkins, a coach for the Circus Arts Conservatory, helps junior Emily Peterson understand how she can juggle multiple balls at once.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2022
ODA high schoolers learn hands-on physics from circus performers

Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory performers teach Out of Door Academy students how physics applies in the real world.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 2014 Thunder by the Bay motorcycle brought a drivers group of attendees into downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2014
Thunder by the Bay revs up local economy

The local motorcycle festival increased its economic impact on Sarasota County this year by courting more out-of-county visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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