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The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Department of Transportation community outreach manager Brian Bollas stands on a new I-75 bridge over the Braden River. The first bridge was constructed in 1979 when I-75 was extended through Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

  • East County
  • News
The city will continue to research its ability to create wider sidewalks in key areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2018
City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The May announcement of the 'Siesta Key' series would spark some of the most visceral opinions of any topic around Sarasota in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.15.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 24, 2016
Film review: 'Harry and Snowman'

This engaging documentary tells the bond between a man and his horse.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
UnidosNow Executive Officer Luz Corcuera,  Fior Zamora and Andres Monr Photo by Tom J. Thomas
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
All Angels show heart

Church members met grant recipients on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The ghost pirate, played by Derek Dutcher, emerges from the cemetery to
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is accepting “higher and better” offers that may come forth before an auction scheduled for 2 p.m. June 19 in his Tampa courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2014
Colony Lender's attempt to delay auction fails

A motion to delay the auction of a bankrupt estate was denied by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city now intends to keep the course open until April 2021 as it finalizes a design and seeks to raise funds for the renovation project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In all, district leader say the plan will provide health reserves by the end of 2014, allowing it to recover the $10.3 million fund balance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Harry's loses outdoor seating

Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brenda Russell, center, says development of the proposed park property, a projected called Myara, leaves little connectivity for wildlife even if built using a clustered style of development. Gary Hebert, left, and Phil St. John
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2017
Braden Woods group hopes to preserve options

Friends of Keep Woods wants to educate the public about potential park.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2020
State seeks $242,000 over Longboat sewage spill

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to schedule a second private meeting with lawyers to determine what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elena Williams tries a virtual reality simulation at An Evening at the Avant-Garde on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College becomes first art and design school to offer virtual reality degree

Starting in the fall of 2018, Ringling College of Art and Design students can get a BFA in VR.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacqueline Zerbini was a inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Your Calendar: Circus Ring of Fame

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2015
YO Sushi! opens second U.S. location

The new store opens today in The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Town counts on unit controversy

The assistant town attorney warns that some Islandside property owners may contest the assignment of units to other owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Perhaps the crux of the whole issue: The turn lanes onto Tamiami Trail from Gulfstream.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2020
Tales of two Trails: We dive into Sarasota's seasonal traffic

Just how bad is it out there? We try to get to the airport through rush hour in two different directions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 1997, the home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2021
Sleepy Hollow home sells for $6.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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