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By David Conway |
January 21, 2016

City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

Sarasota
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By Mark Bergin |
July 31, 2020

Longboat Key leaders continue to monitor Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to come near the east coast of the Florida peninsula Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

Longboat Key
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By Cassidy Alexander |
March 29, 2018

Sarasota County scores water win, but what did we think?

Sarasota County won best-tasting drinking water, so we tried it ourselves — and it was pretty good.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
March 8, 2019

Planned Parenthood brings supporters to their feet

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Fighting for Truth and Care for All, took place March 7 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Black Tie

By David Conway |
September 3, 2015

Could Five Points Park become a wildlife showcase?

As the city works on creating more activity in Five Points Park, Jonathan Katz has a wild idea about displaying unconventional animals downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 27, 2017

Sarasota officials caution against travel during flooding

With Sarasota County under a flood warning, the Sarasota Police Department advised motorists to avoid St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
January 17, 2014

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

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By Kurt Schultheis |
December 15, 2011

North Sarasota crime top priority

Sarasota city commissioners will work toward reducing the crime and number of homicides in North Sarasota by enlisting the help of a criminologist who has reduced crime in cities nationwide.

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By Brynn Mechem |
February 20, 2020

Solutions to SCAT may include ride-hailing service

Upgrades to Sarasota County's transit system may include partnerships with services such as Uber or Lyft.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2019

Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

Sarasota
Sports

By David Conway |
May 25, 2017

Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

Sarasota
News

By Klint Lowry |
March 30, 2020

Sarasota Orchestra announces 2020-21 season

Multiseries concert calendar offers usual variety of themes, styes, guest artists

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
July 14, 2017

Acts listed for World Rowing Championships opening ceremonies in Sarasota

Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Pops Orchestra highlight free event Sept. 23

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 22, 2019

Nokomis man arrested after fleeing into a lake

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested man, who said he couldn't swim, after saving him.

Sarasota
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By Ryan Kohn |
March 28, 2019

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Wilds

The Riverview High second baseman talks the Sarasota Baseball Classic and going to the Keys.

Sarasota
Sports

By Samantha Chaney |
January 24, 2019

Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its police department while building rapport with students

Having first entered local public schools in August, Sarasota County’s internal school police force will continue to expand its countywide presence in the 2019-2020 school year.