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The Jouley electric bus is manufactured by the Thomas Co. (Photo courtesy  of Thomas)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota school district looks to generate savings with electric buses

State grant helps pay about 70% of the cost using money from a federal lawsuit settlement with Volkswagen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Sgt. Demetrios Konstantopoulos will present to City Commissioners in the afternoon session.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 3, 2013
City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday

Commissioners will also consider a city-fee waiver for the Chalk Festival; discuss a possible CRA extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Cynthia Friedman pets a mini Aussie, Willow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2022
Barks and Brews event in Sarasota benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event at The Green at UTC featured adoptable dogs, craft brews and live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Bollettieri almost had a sixth sense for coaching.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 6, 2022
Longboat Key tennis pioneer Nick Bollettieri dies

One of the sport's most influential teachers, Bollettieri launched the tennis school at the iconic Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
IPOC attorney Michael Furen said he "was very pleased" with the Department of Community Affairs' ruling Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2010
DCA: Consistent and inconsistent

The Department of Community Affairs ruled that the town's Comprehensive Plan is consistent in some parts but inconsistent in others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 6, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival opening night gets the party started

After watching the opening night film, guests enjoyed an after party April 6 at The Sarasota Modern.

  • Arts + Culture
Sally and Jay Steele
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key couple lends a helping vaccine hand

The Steeles can't promise the world, but they try to help friends and neighbors get vaccinated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Devlin Loynd chats with coach Pat Ancil after his match at the 2019 Preseason Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Coach pins leadership on senior wrestlers

Lakewood Ranch has an experienced group in 2019-2020.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Discussion avoids 237-unit elephant in the chambers

The commission discussed possible changes to its nuisance procedure without mentioning the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Builders of the St. Regis project this month received permits for vertical construction, advancing from previous foundation work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
Fabulous Arts Foundation music fest draws crowds at Rosemary District

The festival was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Film Society President Renee Baggott and Vice President Trisha Calandra are excited to reopen Lakewood Ranch Cinema earlier than expected.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Return to the big screen in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinema will open March 31 with "Godzilla Vs. Kong" and provide a full lineup of new movies starting April 2.

  • East County
  • News
Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, explains the rising debt at a listening session held at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session. His No. 1 focus is jobs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Collins
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
An upbeat note: Outdoor concerts are a hit on the Circle

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church keeps it concerts small, but it's making a big impact with residents searching for something to enjoy safely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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