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By Observer Staff |
September 19, 2019

Sarasota weather page photo: September 19

Jeannie Sparks caught this image of an anhinga on a foggy morning at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
February 10, 2021

High school sports roundup: 02.09.21

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2019

Sarasota County sets sandbag filling stations

Three sites will open Friday morning in anticipation of possibly heavy rains from Hurricane Dorian.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
July 14, 2010

Five Points Park may receive boost

A grant application with the Marie Selby Foundation seeks $51,000 to pay for features that were dropped from the official park-improvement plan.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
June 14, 2021

EDC seeks incentives to help pave way for new industry

Economic Development Corporation leaders say the county needs to change its zoning policies and offer incentives to competitively attract manufacturers to Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
July 16, 2015

Downtown residents work past construction roadblocks

As construction activity increases in the heart of the city, Palm Avenue residents were troubled by unannounced street closures — and want to avoid repeating the ordeal.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 8, 2012

City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 20, 2020

Storm watch in effect until 3 p.m.

Seventeen counties in Florida under weather advisory until afternoon.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 22, 2020

Lakewood Ranch area Starbucks see temporary closures

Two Starbucks locations in Sarasota, Manatee possibly impacted by COVID-19.

East County
News

By Brynn Mechem |
September 15, 2020

School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

Sarasota
News

By Brendan Lavell |
June 16, 2021

Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

East County
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 30, 2022

Spring has sprung on Longboat Key

Temperatures rise, flowers bloom and sunburned tourists appear.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
March 20, 2020

City encourages nonessential businesses to cease in-person operations

In an emergency order, Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin strongly urged most businesses to switch to remote or by-appointment work to whatever extent possible.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
May 20, 2021

Longboat heads into hurricane season with bulked-up beaches

This year's hurricane season comes as the town continues its beach renourishment projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
August 27, 2020

Sarasota schools prepare for students' return

From social distancing to masks and desk barriers, here's what your child can expect as they return to campus:

Sarasota
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
May 23, 2019

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.23.19

Sarasota
Sports

By Brynn Mechem |
April 23, 2019

Sarasota police and DEA collecting unwanted prescription drugs

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sarasota Police Department lobby.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
November 5, 2009

Committee debates greenspace issue

The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.