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By Samantha Chaney |
July 10, 2019

Commissioners propose slightly higher tax rate to pay off Legacy Trail bond

Pending final budget deliberations, no other alteration to the rate is expected.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
October 25, 2021

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
December 10, 2020

Booker girls soccer nabs first win in three years

The Tornadoes are not satisfied yet, however.

Sarasota
Sports

In Memoriam |
September 8, 2021

Joseph P. Callahan

Joseph (Joe), age 96, of Longboat Key, Florida and Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his two daughters.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Eric Garwood |
April 11, 2019

Dredging, Lido Beach project wraps up

Sarasota city manager says shoreline now better able to withstand storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 8, 2021

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Eddie Zaun

The Cardinal Mooney freshman baseball player was named to the 14U Perfect Game Select Festival in Fort Myers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 22, 2018

Sarasota weather page photo: March 22

Neil Oldham photographed this American bittern at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kayleigh Omang |
January 15, 2018

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet host first Showcase Luncheon of 2018

Former prima ballerina Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of The Sarasota Ballet, shared her experience staging productions.

Black Tie

By Samantha Chaney |
March 26, 2019

Sarasota County Schools Police Department officially announces plans for growth and expansion

Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
May 25, 2020

Lakewood Ranch area residents asked to help honor veterans

Virtual event planned today by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to honor our fallen heroes

East County
News

By David Conway |
May 27, 2021

Mote works to get aquarium project across finish line

Still shy of a $130 million fundraising goal and awaiting development approvals, Mote Marine officials say plans for a destination attraction remain on track.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 27, 2011

City approves extra landscaping for Palm Avenue roundabout

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to spruce up the southwest corner of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue after a roundabout is built there.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
September 7, 2021

Shorebird nesting season on Longboat Key, Lido, ends with hundreds of fledged chicks

Despite predation, red tide and storm overwash, the season was a success.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
February 3, 2022

'Grand Horizons' meets great expectations

The Asolo Rep’s production of “Grand Horizons” is seriously funny. And, sometimes, just plain serious.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 3, 2011

Sarasota parking meters are back

City of Sarasota civilian volunteers are lining the streets this morning, helping motorists figure out how to pay for their parking spaces. This morning, a volunteer helped a man pay for his space on Main Street, just south of U.S. 301.