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The new hours will start Saturday, Oct. 11. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 10, 2014
SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Owen's Fish Camp opened in Sarasota in 2010. A second OFC is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2020
Owen's Fish Camp hooks Lakewood Ranch location

Lakewood Ranch will be home to a second Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.

  • East County
  • News
Brock Gratton, Duncan Crowley, Jack Leaf, Rob Melberth, Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp, Michael Johnson, John Wohlwend, Derek Eisemann and Blake Gratton
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 29, 2018
Pets parade at Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its annual luncheon and fashion show March 29 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Conductor Bramwell led the Sarasota Orchestra through a challenging program with flying colors.  (Photo courtesy David Cooper)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 23, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra plays 'Sounds of Nobility' concert with regal virtuosity

Guest conductor Tovey, soloists Porter and Tovin help make Masterworks 5 a masterpiece

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“One World, One Heart” by Anna Zigel is one of three best-in-show winners for this year's Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.06.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week regarding Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences, "50 Words" short film and Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 21, 2018
Pre-Party Cocktail event sports roaring 20s theme

The Sarasota Medical Alliance Foundation hosted The Great Gatsby Gala Pre-Party April 21 at the Silverman residence.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
News Briefs

Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge; Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board; Sheriff's Office braces for spring breakers

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • February 25, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gerardo Velez's group Hendrix X Hendrix is the headliner on Saturday. Velez, a percussionist, played with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2019
Hunger burns for Hendrix at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues music festival celebrates Woodstock's 50th anniversary at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Vicki Dworski, Don Walker and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson rehearse "The Prize" by Arthur Keyser.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barancik Foundation CEO Teri Hansen addresses First 1,000 Days Sarasota County campaign partners at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 25, 2018
Community partners come together for babies’ first 1,000 days

Thirty-two organizations are coming together for one shared purposed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devan Prewett, Tanner Storck, Ron Ciaravella Justine Tryson, Clarissa Miller and Asheley Mayes
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 2, 2019
Dolphin Aviation gives back to Sarasota students

The aviation services company held its 18th annual scholarship presentation on Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The cost of extending the Legacy Trail to downtown Sarasota along an existing railway is estimated at $15 million — and that's before considering the price of the land.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2015
Arlington Park backs Legacy Trail extension

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association hopes to use its own recreational trail to connect the neighborhood to the Legacy Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Commission approves search for new manager

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a $28,500 contract to start a national search for a new city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission plans to have a conversation about the future of Unconditional Surrender after gathering input from the city's Public Art Committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Unconditional Surrender slated for temporary move

The city is preparing to relocate the bayfront artwork elsewhere while a roundabout is built at Gulfstream and U.S. 41. Long-term plans for the statue remain unsettled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water. The Walk for Water fundraiser allows participants to imagine what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children would walk to access water.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
More than a drop in the bucket in Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Walk for Water fundraiser virtually.

  • East County
  • News
Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
County staff hopes new stormwater projects can improve the quality of water in the county's watersheds and Sarasota Bay. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Commissioners hope to improve water quality

County staff hopes to implement a new stormwater rate system by fiscal year 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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