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By David Conway |
June 13, 2019

Transportation planning effort rolls forward

The city is seeking public input to help identify projects to include in a forthcoming transportation master plan.

Sarasota
News

By Samantha Chaney |
June 13, 2019

Neighbors of Legacy Trail extension route sue over ownership

Federal lawsuit claims land isn't railroads' property to sell, but legal expert said each property is different.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 23, 2015

Beware: form-based vision

The ‘transportation summit’ was a prelude to a grander scheme for an urban-planner’s dream.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Samantha Chaney |
March 15, 2019

Sarasota police find firearm, drugs in traffic stop

Officers stopped the vehicle in the 3700 block of N. Washington Boulevard in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore |
February 2, 2017

County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Brynn Mechem |
October 9, 2019

Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

Sarasota
Schools

By Nick Friedman |
September 16, 2015

Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
October 21, 2021

Rosemary District resumes evening market

Neighborhood leaders hope the Rosemary Art and Design District Night Market will benefit businesses while bringing the community together.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 17, 2020

State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
April 1, 2020

Statewide shutdown brings end to Sarasota stay-at-home debate

Local officials have expressed different perspectives on what measures are appropriate to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Sarasota
News

By Whitney Elfstrom |
August 9, 2019

Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to expand to Arcadia

The new location will take over the Smith-Brown Reception Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Brendan Lavell |
April 21, 2021

Just another Nite at the Ranch

Tenured residents and Lakewood Ranch newbies enjoyed the food, games and company provided by Ranch Nite

East County
Neighbors

By David Conway |
April 9, 2020

COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
February 17, 2022

Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

LWR Life

In Memoriam |
January 11, 2019

Lucy Pandeloglou

Lucy Pandeloglou, 90, of Sarasota, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 surrounded by family. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer.