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Whitaker Lofts is designed to fit the challenges at the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street in the North Trail Overlay District. (Rendering courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2022
Mixed-use condo building on Tamiami/14th Street approved by Planning Board

Recused from the hearing, Sarasota Planning Board member Michael Halflants and his architecture firm get the nod for Whitaker Lofts in the North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 19, 2020
The 12 Rays of COVID-19

Just when we thought there wasn’t one silver lining to 2020, a dozen Lakewood Ranch optimists flipped a switch in the darkness.

  • LWR Life
Back: Andrew Lapp, Tom Purviance, Joseph Holt, Don Bryn and Jonathan Spivey. Front: Avis Romm, Lee Dougherty Ross, Genviève Beauchamp, AzaTorshkoeva and Milana Strezeva.  — Photo by Ray Broth
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2018
Artist Series Concerts offer double the fun in 'Piano Grand III' concert

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota hosted a vibrant new installment of its "Piano Grand" series.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No day at the park

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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(Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Town Center construction proceeds into phase two

The majority of work in the stage is expected to be complete by the middle of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Elliot Vasquez puts all of his effort into rowing during the PR1 Men's Masters 1x Final at the 2022 USRowing Masters National Championships. Vasquez won a gold medal in the race (8:11.99). (Photo courtesy of Nathan Benderson Park)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2022
USRowing Masters Nationals showcase competitors' perseverance, longevity

The event was held Aug. 11-14 at Nathan Benderson Park and featured more than 775 rowers from 96 clubs across the country.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota shooter Mary Tucker, here competing with the University of Kentucky, will participate in three Rifle events at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo courtesy NCAA Photos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 7, 2021
Sarasota Olympic shooter's specialty, explained

A breakdown of the Olympic sport kicking off the games, plus news on another Sarasotan headed to Tokyo — in a management capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carlos E. Haile Middle School received a  B rating in the 2021-2022 school year. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2011
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 5, 2013
What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In Sarasota County, commercial property owners must keep sounds at or below 75 decibels when measured from the real property line between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'County eyes ways to quiet sound saga'

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has asked for a budget option to add a code enforcement officer on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lorenzo Liberti hand carves one of the 13 strips that will make the stripes of a 3-foot flag.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2020
Star spangled tribute from Lakewood Ranch teen

Lakewood Ranch student wants to put a hand carved flag in a hospital in every state in the country to show support for healthcare heroes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Siesta Key resident Jim Wallace speaks during a Florida Department of Transportation meeting. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2020
County poised to take over Stickney Point Road as Siesta residents raise concerns

At a Florida Department of Transportation meeting, Siesta Key residents implored FDOT staff to maintain jurisdiction over the road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Central Park's Dasha Schultz is raising money to support refugees in her home country of Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine

The war in her homeland of Ukraine inspires Central Park's Dasha Schultz to support those affected.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jah Movement will perform at Music on Main on Sept. 7. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 31, 2018
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  • East County
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The last ladder truck the town purchased was in 2013. A typical lifespan is about 15 years.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department preparing to take a step up

Town budgets $850,000 for new ladder truck.

  • Longboat Key
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