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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Venice High teacher Mary Dembinski and her students work to plan a supply drive.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 28, 2019
Recruitment, retainment struggles in Sarasota County Schools reflect nationwide teacher shortage

Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary for Florida teachers. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy employee named STEM Teacher of the Year

Todd Brown received recognition for his "Inspire Project" curriculum.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By The Observer |
  • July 29, 2020
The Observer's 2020 primary election recommendations

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
12th Circuit Court Judge Teresa Dees, President and CEO Kathryn Shea and Sonia Figaredo-Alberts
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 4, 2019
The Florida Center for Early childhood celebrates champions

The Champions for Children Breakfast honored Judges Rochelle Curley and Teresa Dees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Design Works |
  • October 11, 2021
Make Your Home More Loveable

Make Your Home More Loveable

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 6, 2012
VDay Contest: Tell us your favorite restaurant and be Hugh Hefner for the Day!

VDay Contest: Tell us your favorite restaurant and be Hugh Hefner for the Day!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

  • Black Tie
In addition to the usual business movement along Main Street, some bigger projects with the potential to change the downtown landscape are shaping up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Main Street

In 2014, Main Street saw a flurry of businesses coming and going - a level of activity that appears ready to continue throughout the heart of the city in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue Rooster co-owners Devin Rutkowski and Bill Cornelius describe the new establishment as a live-music venue and restaurant.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota Rosemary District welcomes fresh faces

Customers with a taste for Southern food and live music have a new haven in the Rosemary District. The Blue Rooster is one of several new businesses moving into the district, which was set for growth before the recession hit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota Opera hosts dinner for Co-Producers

The annual dinner was held Dec.10.

  • Black Tie
The current way finding plan calls for six two-sided and six three-sided kiosks for pedestrian wayfinding signs downtown, which could cost $49,000.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 9, 2012
Wayfinding sign designs stay put

City of Sarasota Public Works staff say they will still be able to the lower the cost of the way finding signage project by 40%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 29, 2021
It’s time for new leadership

There comes a time in the life of every company when it needs new energy, new perspectives and new ideas. Unfortunately, that also means some of those who grew the business need to go. A case in point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Kolter Group hopes to finish construction on the Bayso project by early 2023.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
Developer plots another high-rise on Quay site

City staff has offered preliminary feedback on plans for an 18-story building near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenna Santiago. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock says if the Sarasota-Manatee area can’t manage traffic more efficiently in season, it’s in danger of losing both tourists and residents to areas that can.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
MPO approves island traffic study

A $675,000 study will examine seasonal traffic on the barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 16

Jill Anderson captured a honey bee landing on a flower in her backyard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trisha Calandra and Renee Baggott. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Back in action in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas reopens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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