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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 25, 2017
Leadership Sarasota class unveils community project

The Leadership Sarasota County class of 2017 cut the ribbon on Project Play and Learn at Roy McBean Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key has reestablished some of its COVID-19-related protocols. Anyone entering Town Hall will need to wear a mask and undergo a temperature check before being seated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key reestablishes mask requirement in town facilities

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key reestablished some of its COVID-19-related protocols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 24, 2020
Commissioners discuss single-member districts, future of county elections

After the 2020 elections, commissioners want to gauge public opinion on single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two properties on Siesta Key,  4049 Shell Road and 4047 Higel Ave., recently sold for $3.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 29, 2018
Siesta Key properties sell for a combined $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 12-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Promenade suit taken to 2nd District Court of Appeals

The filing comes after the 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied an appeal challenging the Stickney Point development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 17

Judith Bell photographed this wood stork outside her front door one morning in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karan Higdon. Photo courtesy U-M Photography.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key fire firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders return to work after quarantine

Four members of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department returned to work on April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota County redistricting sparks questions, concern

Residents and officials wonder how the redistricting will effect the 2020 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Founder and Dreamers Academy Principal Ruby Zickafoose.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board OKs bilingual charter school

Sarasota’s newest charter school, Dreamers Academy, is slated to open in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 13

Tom McGee photographed these two red-shouldered hawks in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher of the Year Es Swihart with Todd Bowden.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 13, 2017
Riverview teacher named Teacher of the Year

The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Some members of the public said the city should solicit proposals from other interested parties, but multiple commissioners felt that would be unfair to the group that submitted the hotel and grocery store plan. File rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City advances consideration of St. Armands hotel proposal

A majority of the City Commission spoke positively about a plan to build a hotel and grocery store on the site of the Fillmore Drive parking lot, though some members of the public had reservations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 13, 2015
3 Things | Brand new

Sarasota’s current building boom is changing the face of the area. New homes are being built all over town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 27, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hannah Roberson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dick Vitale sits at his usual table at First Watch in Lakewood Ranch. Vitale said fans are welcome to say hello and purchase merchandise from him. He's typically there around noon each weekday. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 14, 2021
No quit in Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

The Hall of Famer talks his extension at ESPN, his Geico commercial and his upcoming Dick Vitale Gala.

  • East County
  • Sports
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