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Among the proposed changes to the city's parking program is metered spaces on Ben Franklin Drive along Lido Beach. Those spaces are currently free of charge.
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 31, 2023
What separates Sarasota from other Florida cities

A reader writes that free parking contributes to Sarasota's inclusiveness and quality-of-life appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Queen’s Harbour home on Fair Oaks Way tops the week's sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Lauren Kurnov

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At 6'5, Chris Loftus says he's the "shrimp" of his cousins, all of whom are 6'8 and taller.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
Conversation with Chris Loftus

​After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
About 50 people attend FIt Fest at The Paradise Center on Tuesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat's Paradise Center lets people sample new ways to sweat

Fit Fest was a chance for the community to try out TPC's various fitness programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2024
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA's Crazy Cooking Camp is available for students entering second through fifth grades.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - General

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Charles Marchione walks around an abandoned home. The report said that complaint was that the home was unsafe and needed to be demolished, but he said it wasn’t in bad shape.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad and the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county’s code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy rising seniors Reece Whatmore and Supawadee Surattanont explain their work to address red tide with Joaquim Goes, a Columbia University professor.  Students will return for in-person classes Aug. 25. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
  • News
Superintendent Terry Connor, Bridget Ziegler and Karen Rose
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 29, 2023
Sarasota School Board appoints Karen Rose as chair

The Sarasota County School Board voted Karen Rose to the position of board chair and Tim Enos to the role of vice chair.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dance company Ailey II visits the Van Wezel Thursday, Feb. 23.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 23 to March 1

Enjoy the best arts and entertainment events in Sarasota and Bradenton happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov are changing their dance studio's name in support of their Ukraine homeland. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
School of Russian Ballet changes name amidst conflict

Ukraine natives Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov want nothing more than to teach ballet and to see their homeland live in peace.

  • East County
  • News
New home construction is going strong in neighborhoods north of State Road 70, such as in Harmony, pictured here, as well as other projects like Country Club East.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch housing hits milestone

At 10,000 homes, Lakewood Ranch is one-third grown up and trends indicate it'll grow up even faster.

  • East County
  • News
Christian Ziegler
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2024
Christian Ziegler ousted as Florida GOP chairman

The Executive Committee elects Evan Power of Tallahassee to Republican Party of Florida's leadership position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parents should help their students log onto ClassDojo to help them stay connected with teachers and classmates. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota teachers offer parental tips for at home learning

Fear not, parents. No one is expecting you to replace your child’s teacher, but here are some helpful hints to make at-home learning a little smoother.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Small cell facilities were installed in downtown Sarasota in 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2022
Longboat leaders approve cell-pole plan for north end

Nine small-cell facilities could be working by early 2023, Verizon official tells town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Austin Bruce holds the award and Zachary Geiger holds the robot they built to win the VEX Robotics Competition at the National TSA Conference in Texas. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2022
Nothing nerdy about robotics title

Two Lakewood Ranch High students placed second at the National TSA's VEX Robotics Competition, propelling each other toward their aeronautical dreams.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key uses six gasoline-powered leaf blowers, according to Town Manager Tom Harmer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 24, 2021
Longboat Key rejects consideration of gas leaf blower ban

The town of Longboat Key started to consider whether to ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Layla Lockhart, a fourth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, holds her chicken, Rocket, so the chicken can get accustomed to being held.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students prepare to show at the Manatee County Fair

Future Farmers of America and 4-H students will show animals and plants at the fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
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