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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2018
Rainy weekend likely as Alberto moves north into Gulf

Hurricane season has not yet begun, but first named storm has formed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Speight tries to block a John Edwards shot, but misses.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota basketball league embraces respect for game, each other

In Dennis Bunker's league, printed rules, a draft, and post-game beers are all part of the package.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Randy Clair was appointed to the Town Commission on April 3.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 50 households in Willowbrook say KB Home did not construct their homes correctly, resulting in severe water intrusion, among other issues.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Willowbrook homeowners: "Buy it back"

Willowbrook homeowners are fighting to get their community's developer, KB Home, to buy back their homes. Residents say their homes are being damaged by water intrusion and the company has offered Band-Aid fixes to the problem.

  • East County
  • News
At the core of the lawsuit against the town, and most others filed against governments, public agencies and private businesses, is the formatting of documents and information posted on their websites.Â
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
ADA lawsuit filed against Longboat Key over website

Town's lawyer in case said no clear standards exist for governments to follow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A lifeguard vehicle is on stand-by at the Lido Beach lifeguard tower
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota lifeguards have an eye on safety

From Manasota to Lido Beach, lifeguards patrol a total of 36 miles worth of public beaches across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dominic Bennett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dominic Bennett

Sarasota High running back Dominic Bennett talks goals for next football season and his taco preferences.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Prelude to Piney Point

No doubt there will be plenty of political blaming in the wake of the Piney Point leak that Manatee County commissioners were negligent. For the truth, just watch their Jan. 26 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patty Haeussler, a social studies teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, was named a Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High social studies teacher earns recognition for her passion.

Patty Haeussler was named Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo courtesy of Sarasota Film Festival website.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 16, 2018
'Virginia, Minnesota' tackles loss, love and growing pains

The film, which aired at the Sarasota Film Festival, tangles various themes into a coming-of-age web — but not in a bad way.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River guard talks his favorite basketball memory and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2020
COVID-19 creates cause to change

The Lido Beach reopening debate serves an allegory for what has ailed the city: its form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vice president Janet Hartman, treasurer Pam Crowe and president Noreen Ackerman.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2019
Key Niners welcome members back with luncheon

The Longboat Key Club's women's nine hole golf association teed off the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Business partners Mike Granthon and Chris Brown took over The Beach Club in 2006. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2017
Beach Club Siesta Key celebrates 70 years

From rock stars to motorcycle rides, an iconic Siesta Key Village bar has seen it all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Summer Wallace, Vickie Daignault and Annabelle Mayock perform in "Women Laughing Alone with Salad." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2021
The bill that can save the housing market

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The hope is that a change in setbacks would pave the way for new types of businesses to eventually find a home in the “blighted” area near Siesta’s south bridge.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town has identified about $42.8 million in critical capital needs through fiscal year 2030.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2021
Going up? Longboat Key proposes rate increases to fund utility projects

The town of Longboat Key has identified about $42.8 million in critical projects it needs to fund by October 2030.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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