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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2017
Worship Services

Schedule of services throughout Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vern Buchanan spoke to supporters during his watch party Tuesday night at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. Photo Credit: Harry Sayer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Buchanan holds off Good for eighth term in U.S. House

Buchanan is set to serve his eighth term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Key property values rise for second year

Preliminary taxable values show that the island's taxable values rose by an average of 5.4% from a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverview High School Kiltie band performs in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Trip to Hollywood makes big impression on Kilties

Around 150 Riverview High students traveled 2,500 miles to perform in the parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TWIS - Black Diamond
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

  • Arts + Culture
One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2021
Sarasota skateboarder's Street specialty, explained

A breakdown of what skateboarding is in 2021 and how Sarasota's Jake Ilardi will be scored at the Olympics next month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Corey DeAngelis and Adrian Moore |
  • August 12, 2020
Lockdown highlights why we should fund students instead of school systems

Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Allison Hoult runs during the 2015 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 10, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.10.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
Jo-Ann Yermak (center) is worried about providing childcare for her two children, Mikenna and Hayden, who are students at Braden River Elementary School, while she works full time and they start e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
E-learning poses child-care difficulties in Lakewood Ranch area

Challenges in childcare concern Lakewood Ranch parents during e-learning

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The following rendering shows how a roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street would look. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Roundabouts receive tentative approval

Sarasota city commissioners want to approve the landscaping of two U.S. 41 roundabouts along the bayfront at 10th and 14th streets because they feel they are 'signature pieces' that will act as the 'gateway of the city.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan, Katie and Robert Powers are excited Manatee County has agreed to rename a baseball field at Lakewood Ranch Park in honor of Matthew Powers, who played baseball there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Tragedy sparks year of change in Manatee County

State, local officials look for ways to speed up safety improvements following teenagers' deaths.

  • East County
  • News
Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography brings 3D screening straight to patients. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota County Schools offers mobile mammography screenings

More than 270 participated in the pilot program, which was at 18 district locations.

  • Health
Arts philanthropist Herta Klauser Cuneo gifted the Van Wezel Foundation with its largest single donation.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 15, 2018
The Van Wezel Foundation receives largest single donation

Circus legend and Sarasota arts supporter Herta Klauser Cuneo gifted $10 million to the Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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