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One man dies in accident near Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 10, 2017
Head-on collision in Manatee County leaves one dead, one critical

Land of Lakes man dies in the accident, Sarasota man is critical.

  • East County
  • News
Brooks Larson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.18.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
 A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
En Pointe is a proposed four-story structure on the interior of Golden Gate Point with four living units and parking for eight vehicles underneath. Five street parking spots are nearby.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Golden Gate Point project sparks parking concerns

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the supply of public parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley serviced more than 350,000 riders in 2019, but residents hope to see improvements on the line. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 5, 2020
Siesta Trolley is No. 1 route, residents hope for improvements

The trolley had more than 350,000 riders in 2019, making it the No. 1 line in Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
The city's Washington, D.C., lobbyist, Marlowe and Co., will ask Congress to include a $500,000 earmark for Lido Beach renourishment, possibly on a Water Resource Development Act bill.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
City Hall seeks federal earmark cash

The city hopes Congress will attach onto House and Senate bills several spending requests to help pay for more than $100 million in local projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review occupy the third and fourth floors of the Crisp Building, 1970 Main St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Observer moves its offices to Main Street

The Observer and its sister publication, Gulf Coast Business Review, opened their new offices at 1970 Main St., in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 4, 2013
March 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight; Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road; Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Double-crested cormorant feathers become easily waterlogged, allowing them to deep-dive.  Once back on land, they must dry their wings in the sun.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 27, 2020
Bird of the week: Double crested cormorant

Deep diving bird is most often spotted drying its wings on the shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff will investigate the possibility of prohibiting large trucks from using Main Street as a through route.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
City investigates Main Street truck prohibition

Rumblings about noise and pedestrian safety have led city officials to consider preventing large trucks from cutting through Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tropical Storm Eta brought flooding to many parts of Longboat Key. Here Longbeach Village neighbors John DeVito (left) and Fred Kagi  (right) chat outside their homes in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 3, 2021
Longboat Key makes changes to reserve funding criteria

The town of Longboat Key is making the changes ahead of the next fiscal year.3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Mark Sultana of DSDG Inc. designed the planned mixed-use film festival building.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Film festival president plans mixed-use project

A residential and office development is coming to the Rosemary District home of the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet Huelster, Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Juanita Connell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 9, 2017
Sarasota Opera Guild gets supporters in the holiday spirit with 'Phasions of the Opera'

The 33rd Annual Poinsettia Luncheon was held on Dec. 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
A  Marina Tower condominium recently sold for $3.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 31, 2017
Marina Tower condominium sells for $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 14-18

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Vancouver is one of international cities that have hosted the event since its inception 18 years ago. Photo courtesy Art Battle International
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 21, 2019
Art Battle International painting competition making inaugural stop in Sarasota

Art Battle attendees will experience the visual arts in its most dynamic form.

  • Arts + Culture
Hope Byrnes, Kathy Scott, Julie Baker and James E. Duffy
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 23, 2018
Literacy Matters Luncheon awards Suncoast Technical College

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its annual luncheon on Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
A closer look at county budget reductions

Here are the big cuts from each department, approved on Jan. 31 by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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