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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 26, 2017
Sarasota extends local state of emergency again

Officials are continuing to work to get life back to normal in Sarasota County, but the process is ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwoman Mimi Hernandez, Speaker Bruno Duarte and Founders Garden Club of Sarasota President Gina Gregoria
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2017
Flower Talk luncheon hosts budding conversation

The annual Flower Talk: “Beyond Beleaf” event was hosted by Founders Garden Club of Sarasota on Nov. 7 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 19, 2020
Amendments could make changes to county charter more difficult

A pair of amendments could make it harder to get citizen-initiated amendments on the general election ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boog Powell threw out the first pitch Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2019
Meat the team: Orioles food options receive an upgrade

Boog's BBQ, owned by Boog Powell, is now part of the Baltimore Orioles spring training experience at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tina Bazell, Toni Auteri, Toni Coit and Bianca Scheip
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Under the city’s proposal, enforcement officers would regulate parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 4, 2011
Parking enforcement hours may expand

The city wants to add two hours to the time parking-enforcement officers patrol city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning consultant Bo Medred addresses attendees during a public meeting at St. Boniface Episcopal Church Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2016
Lack of details big hurdle for Siesta Key hotel

Siesta Key residents decried murky plans for a hotel on the barrier island during the first public meeting on the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Forrest Properties' Nick Derby comes weekly to check on the apartment complex site just south of Ranch Lake Apartments. The new apartment community will have patio homes, town homes and apartments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Developers buy into apartments in Lakewood Ranch area

Hundreds of new apartments on the way in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 3, 2013
Hot Tickets: Holiday Music

Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 5, 2018
Children dance through summer camp

The Sarasota Ballet held its Step Into Ballet Camp June 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Savage and Bernie Phillips
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Plymouth Harbor resident hosts seminar on self-evolution

Phillips is hosting the seminar with his neighbors, but hopes to bring it to a larger scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vittorio Nastasi and Adrian Moore |
  • April 1, 2021
Telehealth reform will expand health care access after COVID-19

Although the arrival of a vaccine promises to bring an end to the pandemic, increased use of telehealth is likely here to stay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2018
Sarasota elections supervisor suggests voters consider vote-by-mail

Deadline to request ballot for August primary is Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive has long been considered for a roundabout.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2021
North-end roundabout design spending part of new budget

Longboat Key wants to move ahead with plans with hopes FDOT can add project to its future construction list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rich Puckett inspired his son, Jason, to volunteer as well.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota volunteer sees all sides of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Experience as a boy informs Sarasota man's choices to work with children himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kayla Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat voters dig plan to finance beach projects

Gulfside and Bayside voters in both counties approve borrowing plan to launch renourishment, groins and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 23, 2018
“Change a Life Over Lunch” with Take Stock in Children Sarasota

Mentors, scholars and supporters of education share the profound impact of Take Stock in Children’s scholarship program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 22, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Gas is on the way

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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