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Plymouth Harbor’s COVID-19 leadership team meets Monday, March 16 to discuss the latest plans related to combatting the spread of the disease.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
Retirement communities work to protect residents

Screening visitors and halting group activities are two of the steps Plymouth Harbor leadership has taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil Chiocchio and David Vozzolo are beginning to monitor the water levels in the canal. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Siesta pilot program looks for grant funds

Now that the mini reef program has about 60 participants, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to monitor the water levels.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
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City of Sarasota welcomes new store; Electric-car parade planned for downtown

  • Sarasota
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The city plans to reopen a number of parks and recreation facilities over the coming weeks. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2020
City reopens playgrounds, basketball courts

Officials continue to urge residents to follow safety guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 as public amenities reopen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival has been changed to a virtual run. The festival portion of the event has been canceled.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun 5K changed to virtual run

The move was made because of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Jillian Walker, who has been practicing yoga since 14, helped open a yoga studio in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 28, 2021
Yoga studio opens in Siesta Key Village

Yogi builds on a lifetime of experiences to manage a new studio.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mary Lynn Cheatham sits on a specialized wood made from white oak.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Lido Beach's Holiday of the Arts

Lido Beach hosted their holiday art festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Bowman, Marco Vannucci and Quayshaun "Q" Oliver make up the band AWAKENNATION. Photo Courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 8, 2019
Local band premieres first song 'Sarasota'

The band AWAKENNATION featured lyrics about Sarasota Bay and the Ringling family in the city-themed song.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 18-story, 73-unit condo will be built on the southwest corner of the Quay property. Courtesy rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2017
Condo tower marks first phase of Quay development

An 18-story, 73-unit condominium is the first announced piece of the 15-acre downtown Sarasota project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Clare and Greta explore their new territory in the Islandside waters.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Swan pairs enter same-sex territory

David Novak has matched two swan couples as part of a long-term plan to control the island's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota County Schools now hiring for internal police force

The School Board hopes to hire 30 people by August to secure elementary schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2014
Event Preview: Wish

Event Preview: Wish

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker envisions acreage north of Premier Sports Campus as a government services hub for the eastern part of the county.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County plans service center in East County

Proposed Manatee County government building would have a premier location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Diana Greene
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Mills creates plan to fix budget

The plan Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills created establishes clear timelines and deadlines and holds specific administrators accountable to lead each task to completion.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Dry Dock owner seeks roof for outdoor dining

After four years of discussions between the owner of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and town staff about adding a roof to Dry Dock's outdoor dining area, the planning board approved the application.

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After the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County depleted its supply of vaccines, Sarasota Memorial Hospital offered up doses this weekend to members of the public who were 65 or older. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2021
Officials monitor rising COVID-19 rates, vaccination rollout

With COVID-19 rates climbing this month, health professionals are working to slow the spread and sort out issues with vaccine distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Supervisors Mike Griffin and Keith Davey say improvements to the bathrooms at Greenbrook Adventure Park are needed. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
News briefs: Facility improvements planned at Greenbrook Adventure Park

FDOT completes I-75/SR 64 project

  • East County
  • News
Construction hasn’t begun yet, but Greg Kveton still intends to turn the DeMarcay Hotel into an 18-story condo building.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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