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Second grade student Jake Riley explores concepts such as probability and cause and effect with LEGO bricks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 22, 2021
Ronald Thomas George Platt, OBE

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Ron, a resident of Longboat Key for 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children at the age of 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Vacation rentals, such as one listed on Airbnb, will be closed for two weeks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 30, 2020
Sarasota County closes vacation rentals, leaves boat ramps open

Following a statewide directive, the county closes its vacation rental properties for two weeks. Noncompliance could result in a 2nd degree misdemeanor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The search is on for a new home for Complexus.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2012
Public Art Committee's project concern builds

The Public Art Committee questions an interactive art project for its lack of theme and artistic direction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin Ruhnke says the Sheriff's Office retired horses will have green grass — and carrots as Valor enjoys — forever in her fields.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Heaven for horses in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horses enjoy retired life at the Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Michaela Mattes won the 1A girls 500-yard freestyle in 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Dive in

Swimmers forge ahead despite lack of competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Janet Huelster and Ruth Baker
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 12, 2018
Co-Producers dine on the Sarasota Opera House stage

The Sarasota Opera held its Co-Producer Dinner Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key Town Commission will use a hybrid approach for meetings (four of the seven commissioners physically present) for the remainder of 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 17, 2020
Health Department delves into COVID-19 data for town

The state's data routinely puts positive COVID-19 cases on the Manatee County side of Longboat Key's 34228 ZIP code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2021
Payne Park to hold Olympics watch party for Jake Ilardi

The local skateboarder is competing in the Street event on Saturday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city's economic development spending could include creation of a fund to improve local storefronts and business signage.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
City discusses economic incentive spending

Last year, the city committed $1.39 million to a new economic development fund. Now, the city is brainstorming ways to use that money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Shelin thinks it's possible to reach a simple, agreeable solution for changing building regulation on South Palm Avenue, but residents are initially sharing opposing perspectives on the best path forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2019
Palm Avenue residents, owners at odds over zoning

Can neighbors with opposing perspectives find room for compromise on building rules?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesse Clark had friends pose as models for his photo gallery examining masculinity.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 10, 2021
MARA Art Studio and Gallery exhibit highlights local photographers

The "Through The Lens... perspectives" exhibit runs through June 18.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2021
Two killed in car crash near SRQ airport

Two other serious injuries reported in three-vehicle collision on Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Quittin' time nap, Part 1

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The City Auditor and Clerk's office is currently accepting limited development applications by mail.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2020
City freezes development permit, application timelines

The city of Sarasota is extending permit expiration dates and deadlines for reviewing pending applications. The city is also closing the Van Wezel through April 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the issues arose from various signs, commissioners singled out other objects in the right of way as potential problems going forward. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission sends message: no signs

Responding to an ongoing controversy, the city moves to restrict all private signs, and some other objects, from the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Caragiulo, Mark Caragiulo, Rob Caragiulo, John Caragiulo and Anthony Caragiulo at their Italian-American restaurant Caragiulos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 11, 2015
Caragiulos to be featured on "Emeril's Florida"

Emeril Lagasse spotlights another Sarasota staple on his all-Florida Cooking Channel program

  • Arts + Culture
The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica speaks at a March 3 press conference after the first patient tested positive for COVID-19 at a Sarasota hospital. Since then, 21 SMH patients have tested positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses COVID-19 response

The hospital is working with its partner foundation and accepting public donations to ensure it continues to have the equipment it needs to address coronavirus cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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