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The Sarasota County jail sits at 2020 Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 5, 2016
County jail expenses continue to mount

Sarasota County could spend more than $5 million on jail maintenance costs by 2021, but even bigger challenges may loom on the horizon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2002, the home at 15 Lighthouse Point Drive has five bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 9,157 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2020
Lighthouse Point home sells for $7.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Sustainability Program Supervisor Sara Kane speaks during the opening portion of a sustainable living workshop Friday morning at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 5, 2020
Longboat-hosted workshop provides strategies for green living

The class, which addresses topics from red tide to LED light bulbs, will be taught once more Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Home-based business waves victory flag

The longstanding Sarasota flag business finally gained legal status following a contentious hearing with county commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Chris Gallagher

As a senior designer with Jonathan Parks Architect, Chris Gallagher shapes not only Sarasota's facades but also its community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. The other side will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
City shares plans for two-lane Ringling Bridge

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a narrower John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Golden Apple could close

The 40-year-old downtown Sarasota dinner theater may have to shut down, because two simultaneous construction projects will take away its customer parking areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports a 3-year-old drowns in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2016
3-year-old drowns in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office says the girl was found in a pool.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
  • News
Michael Hayes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 21, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity shines a light for people in need

Share Care Global plans a two-week India trip for a Sarasota resident, Designing Daughters launches its launches its giving society and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Residents along the Grand Canal hope to place mini-reefs below their docks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A two-property deal including 7858 Sanderling Road sold for $9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 8, 2017
Two Siesta Key properties sell for $9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 20, 2019
Continue Mote's legacy

A vote to allow seven residential units will mean more money for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In addition to the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the Sarasota Orchestra uses spaces such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for performances, which can make scheduling a challenge, officials say.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
Orchestra prepares update on venue search

The Sarasota Orchestra wants to build a new music hall within the city, but any specific sites under consideration remain unknown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2016
Sarasota Ballet jingles all the way into the holidays

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet members celebrated at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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