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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission approves zoning code changes

The changes clarify codes, according to town staff, but opponents say the changes are designed to accommodate the Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The observation deck at Joan Durante Park was rebuilt with the boardwalk and overlooks Sarasota Bay.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2022
The boardwalk at Joan Durante park is open

The original boardwalk was lifted off its footers in November 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier spoke at a press conference Feb. 15 announcing a partnership with PulsePoint that he said will help save lives.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota County first responders look to save lives with app partnership

PulsePoint provides resources to help civilians assist people suffering emergencies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 4, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim president beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2021
Save Our Seabirds celebrates post-pandemic reopening

The bird sanctuary welcomed visitors back to the facility after 16 months of closure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has been working since  2014 on a plan to renovate Bobby Jones Golf Club after the course depleted its reserves and began to draw hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in general fund subsidies.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2020
Final decision looms on future of Bobby Jones

Ahead of a discussion at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has procured outside recommendations to shrink the golf course to 27 holes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Remembering a trio of arts titans that Sarasota lost in 2023
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 25, 2023
Remembering a trio of arts titans that Sarasota lost in 2023

Two local arts advocates and one Sarasota-bred superstar left the stage in 2023.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 15, 2018
Top chili chefs

The Longboat Key firefighters took home the grand champion trophy from Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proximity of the 372-unit Aventon Sarasota apartment community to the end of the main runway at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2022
Airport votes to sue city over apartment vote

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority passed a resolution to sue the city of Sarasota over approval of an apartment community near its main runway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new CVS is located at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
CVS opens one month ahead of schedule

The drug chain opened its new Longboat Key store Aug. 5 - a month in advance of its original goal of a September debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Ostrowski (right) said his approach is to tailor his advice to each individual client instead of using a "cookie-cutter" approach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
Concession golf instructor named a 'best young teacher' by Golf Digest

Joe Ostrowski previously received the honor from 2018-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2018
Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Boyce, 15, is the youngest hockey referee at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, and one of just six female officials in Florida. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch teen is one of six female youth hockey officials in Florida

Shannon Boyce, 15, is the youngest official refereeing at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greeting cards featuring art created by the seniors are set out on display at the entrance to Town Center Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2023
Seniors with dementia create art for fundraiser

The handmade greeting cards raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The menu at Le Mans Kitchen has a French accent.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Oct. 6-12

Hurricane Ian hit Sarasota with a roundhouse right, but entertainment comes back with a flourish this week as the city begins to rebuild.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The painting by Yulner Diaz will be auctioned off at the May 20 performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, work crews removed the next on the New Pass Bridge, as transportation officials said it obscured the bridge signal.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2017
Ospreys return to site of New Pass nest removal

The nest was obscuring a traffic signal, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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