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By David Conway |
October 22, 2015

Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
September 13, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

The 14th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast honored Rachel Shelley and Jaime DiDomenico.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
August 24, 2020

Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures remain

The town plans to re-evaluate after Labor Day.

Longboat Key
News

By Roger Drouin |
December 13, 2012

Density increase considered

Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
August 27, 2019

Sarasota County selects new director of Public Utilities

Mike Mylett has served as interim director since April.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
June 6, 2019

The Exchange awards $250,000 in grants to local artists and art groups

The $250,000 was divided between 20 regional cultural organizations, nine high school students and 13 college students.

Arts + Culture

By Brynn Mechem |
August 30, 2019

Sarasota's city, county officials declare state of emergency

The city of Sarasota also declared a state of emergency. Officials encourage residents to prepare their homes and plan an evacuation route, if necessary.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
June 9, 2021

Donald J. Shutello, M.D.

Donald J. Shutello, M.D. died peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 84 at his home on Longboat Key, FL.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Nolan Peterson |
August 27, 2013

County cuts emergency-reserve fund to 75 days

The Sarasota County Commission met Tuesday and approved a measure to reduce the emergency-reserve fund from 90 to 75 days - freeing $8 million to use on other projects.

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
March 3, 2020

FDOT pledges to wait until after 2021 season to redirect traffic

Roundabout work at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream won't start until after 10th, 14th, and Fruitville projects are finished, official says.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 11, 2019

Sarasota's spending is outpacing its growth

It is symbolic of a bigger issue: Who's in charge? Citizens? Commissioners? City manager?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Samantha Chaney |
February 25, 2019

Sarasota County Schools to hold second district-wide safety drill

Exercises in awareness and safety will be ongoing through the SCSPD at Sarasota County public schools.

Sarasota
News

By Shane Donglasan |
May 7, 2018

Seagrass Survey and Festival celebrates the Sarasota Bay

The fourth annual Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Festival brings volunteers to study the bay at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
May 4, 2020

Daily sports memories: May 4

Track and field championships highlight this date for Sarasota and East County athletes.

East County
Sports

By Andréa Martone |
September 2, 2021

Blasé Cafe's matriarch dies at age 65

Cynthia Breslin was an inspiration, family and friends say.

Siesta Key
News

By Kayleigh Omang |
April 16, 2019

"The Soap Myth" comes to Sarasota Opera House

A VIP Reception was held after the show April 16.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2013

Low-speed vehicles may be the hot topic on Siesta Key right now, but it isn't the first time a low-speed mode of transportation has come into question. Motorized bicycles became the topic of conversation in 1976 on Siesta Key.