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The opening of Station 7 on Covenant Way will make most homes in The Concession within 5 miles of a fire station.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Station 7 about to debut in Lakewood Ranch

East Manatee Fire Rescue District aims to improve response times with new stations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 11

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The County Commission approved $5.4 million in cuts on Jan. 31.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 1, 2018
County cuts $5.4 million after reframing budget discussion

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis hopes to put off some potential budget reductions until absolutely necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. Image courtesy Corona Cigar Company.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2021
Commission approves fare for mobility-on-demand service

The new addition to the Sarasota County Area Transit system will cost $1.25 a ride.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock, Vice Mayor David Brenner and town attorney David Persson hold a discussion after a court hearing at the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center Thursday in Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 21, 2012
Town, IPOC spar over code changes

Sarasota County Clerk of the 12th Circuit Court Judge Lee Haworth will wait to make a ruling on a code change declaratory relief case that was debated Thursday in his courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.21.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2021
Free Bird

East County birder Margi Haas found her search for meaning in the sky — and when the pandemic hit two years ago, so did everyone else.

  • LWR Life
Pianist Jon Kimuro Parker is part of professional ensemble Montrose Trio. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 10, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival week one starts on the right note

The first week of the festival featured both impressive professional ensembles and emerging young musicians.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Someone else needs to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

  • East County
  • News
Tara residents have fought hard to preserve their community entrance, but the development will be allowed on the three acres behind this sign at the southwest corner of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2017
Tara corner may be developed

A settlement between Manatee County, developer paves way for changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2022
Longtime Sarasota furniture store owner, philanthropist Ed Kalin dies at 101

"It doesn't cost anything to be nice, and it pays dividends" was one of Ed Kalin’s favorite sayings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Nicoletti (left) and Dave Huff) traveled to Longboat Key from Sebastian, Florida.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 29, 2021
For Longboat Key snowbirds, many happy returns

With the doors open to overseas and Canadian visitors, residents see potential for a strong season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 26, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 28 to May 4

Ballet and dance take center stage in Sarasota this week, and there will also be heaping helpings of top notch musical theater on the menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2015
Referendum to go postal in May

Longboat Key voters will decide in a special election whether to give the stamp of approval to tourism on the Islandside property, most likely via mail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple finish renovation on historic Whitney Beach cottage

The Prices' home started life as a beach condo in the 1930s, and they tried to keep it true to its Old Florida roots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota's historic village looks to the future

In a town that's always changing, the Historic Downtown Village stands out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles Cosler, Bill Rusling, Jeffery Kin and Bill Porter discuss the possibilities of the Players' new space in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 23, 2021
The Players transforms mall into theater

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is planning a big move in the future. In the present, it has made a smaller move to a Sarasota shopping mall. It’s only a temporary home. But the shows will still go on.

  • Arts + Culture
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