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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
ivory
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2015
Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

Ivory Lounge takes on condo owners in continuing lawsuit

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Teagan Allen, 11, in the Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 22, 2019
Man arrested after striking two police vehicles

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested the man who was wanted on six outstanding warrants.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7806 Mathern Court sold for $1,295,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton home sales at $2,085,500

List of residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for Nov. 23-27.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
A conversation with School Board newcomer Tom Edwards

Edwards was elected to the District 3 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 24, 2020
Resist permitted parking

There are more creative and private-sector options to solving the Village’s parking problems than creating a new government department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sand Cay Beach Resort is located at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The resort was allowed to reopen on Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat vacation rental managers celebrate new ruling

On Thursday, the state approved Sarasota County's plan to resume the short-term rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luke Simmons dresses as Harry Potter.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 14, 2019
Ed Smith Stadium transforms into Hogwarts for 'spooktacular' night

The Orioles held its fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular on Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: May 28

Tony Munson captured a pair of sandhill crane colts fresh from their nest in Palmer Ranch.

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  • By Kelly Kirschner |
  • October 30, 2018
My view: Keep city elections away from toxic pool of hyper-partisan politics

Keep Sarasota commission elections as they are.

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  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2013
Our View: Panhandler paradise no more

Thanks to the crafty law drafting of Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier, the Sarasota City Commission outlawed panhandling Tuesday on many of the city's busiest streets and roadways.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 11, 2013
VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2022
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary of Myakka comes to the rescue

Dave and Lisa Burns of Myakka City provide love to dumped animals through their animal sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Backups that affect Longboat Key can often originate miles from the island.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

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  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

The 1st annual Harvey Milk Festival, to benefit ALSO Out Youth of Sarasota, takes place Saturday, May 22, in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2018
Deadline is July 30 to register for Sarasota and Manatee primary elections

State, local and congressional candidates will be on the Aug. 28 ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The photo above is one proposed idea of how the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover could look. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Downtown to move at fast pace

APRIL FOOLS - On the heels of a proposed pedestrian walkway comes the next step in bayfront connectivity - the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover system, which reaches speeds of 38 mph.

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  • News
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