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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2021
Run in the sun and rain at Boo Run in Sarasota

Boo Run participants don't let the weather ruin their race.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2020
Sailors football runs away from North Port

Sarasota High defeated the Bobcats 38-9 on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency after mini reefs were installed.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 21, 2021
Siesta Key Grand Canal project receives grants, hopes for others

A group of Siesta Key residents hopes to improve the canal’s water quality through the installation of mini reefs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Renderings provided to the county by Carrfour Supportive Housing show a four story mixed unit development.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota County to see start of two affordable housing projects

The projects will be built on county-owned land near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city will discuss short-term solutions for barrier islands traffic at a Monday meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2018
City to discuss barrier island traffic solutions

As officials examine short-term solutions for improving congestion, the city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coronavirus causes the COVID-19 disease.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
Guide to cancellations

Coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease has caused several Sarasota events to be canceled or postponed.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City shares design concepts for Rosemary District park

Public feedback will guide the process of finalizing a design for a long-awaited neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 23, 2012
Aug. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Readers sound off on Sarasota-area issues

Meals on Wheels, climate change, downtown traffic are addressed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kevin McDowell, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, won the men's elite division of the 2021 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon in 49:15.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 17, 2021
Elite dedication on display at Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The World Trade Center memorial is decorated with a wreath to commemorate the September 11 attacks.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 11, 2015
Sarasota PD remembers 9/11 victims

World Trade Center memorial is decorated to commemorate September 11, 2001 attacks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2015
Leaders pitch ‘don’t miss’ downtown

As the city’s Downtown Improvement District continues to weigh a potential expansion, several people are trying to sell the group on the benefits of growth.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY January: Downtown to emphasize security

The Downtown Improvement District said security and landscaping were at the top of its priorities list.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Event fee compromise reached

Under the threat of having to cancel several special events throughout Sarasota, the event organizers and the city of Sarasota reached an agreement on a new event fee policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tornado watch expires at 11 a.m.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2020
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee

While watch expires at 11 a.m., storms arriving from offshore will likely continue throughout day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The current plans for a Cocoanut Avenue streetscape project would remove parking along the median, replacing it with a reduced number of spaces along the widened sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
City plots Cocoanut Avenue improvement project

The city is preparing to embark on another major downtown streetscape redesign, with several interested stakeholders keeping a close eye on the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elan España will be juggling diabolos for the crowd. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2021
Live circus performances "Prevail!"

Circus arts Conservatory highlights nationwide talent for benefit show.

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 1925, the home at 1433 Bay Point Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,915 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 17, 2020
Bay Point Drive home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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