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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2019
Why capitalism is better than socialism

Start with these quotes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Adley Community Manager Zabeth Huffhines said customers like the location of the complex because it is a close drive to downtown, shopping and more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
The Adley debuts in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

The Adley becomes first apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 18, 2022
New SPD union agreement with the city is 75% complete

With its three-year collective bargaining agreement expiring at the end of September, a Sarasota Police Department union leader says a pay gap and anti-discrimination policy remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carla and Pete Rowan founded Keep Longboat Special in 2016.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
A conversation with Keep Longboat Special

Carla and Pete Rowan founded the Longboat Key community group in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders hope to share more details on a new planning organization within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
City Commission hears update on bayfront planning effort

At a workshop Monday, commissioners asked questions about Sarasota Bayfront 20:20’s vision for developing city-owned land near the Van Wezel — before offering signs of support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joel Schleicher
  • By Joel Schleicher |
  • September 16, 2022
My View: 'Mad as hell' — and not willing to take it any longer

It is unconscionable for our president, Joe Biden, to call half of American voters “fascists.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 13, 2019
The Secret Life of Recycling: A look inside Sarasota's recycling system

Two months in, Sarasota's single stream proves successful. We take a look at how it all works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Subcommittee debates places to store boats

A subcommittee believes boats and trailers should be confined to side yards and backyards, out of sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Snuttjer, 77, is a new convert to rowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
Picture of Health: Emily Snuttjer

The Sarasota rower feels brand new at 77 thanks to her daily trek on the water.

  • Health
Madison Binkley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key's new fire station officially opens next week

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key held a grand opening ceremony for Fire Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview's Jayven Millien hits a corner 3-point attempt. He would finish with 17 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2021
A pair of possibilities

Rams boys, Cougars girls still alive in basketball playoffs

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 12, 2022
Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones

18 holes would trace original route of golf course; nature park would occupy remainder of 261 acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2020
May we quote you? The Sarasota Observer news quiz

See what kind of 2020 newshound you were. Like you had somewhere better to go or something better to do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball wins Class 7A state championship

The Mustangs run-ruled Park Vista High 14-4 on Saturday in Clermont.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Horowitz will play Detective Sgt. Fred Burchitt in "An Act of the Imagination."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 8, 2013
'An Act of the Imagination' opens at Island Players Thursday

Sarasotan Steve Horowitz who plays the Sergeant in the murder mystery play talks a little about his role and why you should come see it.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling at Indian Beach Apartments is among the Class C communities brokered by Phil Ginexi and The Apartment Firm. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2022
More than limited supply is to blame for rise in apartment rents

Don't just blame profiteering for the rise in apartment rents. As demand continues to exceed supply and interest rates climb, cost to purchase or upgrade complexes rise too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work along Gulf of Mexico Drive over the last few weeks does not involve the town's underground-utilities project, but is a separate project involving replacement of leases cell-service cables.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
Longboat to hold undergound-utilities kick-off event

The town hopes to inform residents of the coming project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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