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Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi speaks at an emergency meeting of the town commission ahead of the storm.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 12, 2017
Longboat pleased with town's response to emergency

Officials plan to change re-entry procedure after long lines formed following announcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaimee Baker won a trophy for catching the most fish, a total of 21 during the Kids Klub Fishing Tournament of the Sarasota Slam.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.4.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Hood's fifth-grade class gathers around Shane Hense, pictured in his wheelchair. He returned to school Dec. 1 and students saved a desk for his return. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Classroom welcomes student's return

Student Shane Hense returned for his first day of school at Braden River Elementary Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
FDOT's Jeff Mednick shares about the project with the Manatee-Sarasota Metropolitan Planning Organization last month. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2016
FDOT holds public meeting for interchange improvements

Plans for the intersection of State Road 64/Interstate 75 will be on display tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Evan Mendoza while at NC State University. Photo courtesy NC State Athletics Communications.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.03.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles aims to redevelop his restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 26, 2016
Longboat Key restaurants move forward with changes

Owners of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant push ahead with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marty Rappaport
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 7, 2018
Persistence brings shine to a jewel

Mary Rappaport and St. Armands Circle

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 31, 2016
Sarasota officials to discuss Rosemary condos

The city’s development review committee this week will vet plans for a 62-unit, five-story building in the burgeoning Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amber McNew and Michael Judah in "Arcadia." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Ryan Bolduc is expected to carry the offensive load in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney High football season preview

Experienced Cardinal Mooney High Cougars football players hope their talent can stay upright in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Regnier speaks at a press conference today about COVID-19 alongside Assistant Chief Carson Sanders. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 27, 2020
Sarasota firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

County Fire Chief Mike Regnier discussed the department’s safety protocols at a press conference today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state will replace the traffic signals on U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets with roundabouts.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2017
FDOT to hold U.S. 41 roundabout meeting

Construction on roundabouts at 10th Street and 14th Street will begin soon and continue into spring 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Cycle owner David Holm leads a team repairing bicycles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2020
Back to the Bike

Local bike shops report an uptick in sales during pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.30.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Special guests The Hon. James. A Joseph and Mary Braxton-Joesph, Carolyn Johnson and Barbara Zdravecky
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 5, 2015
Celebrate! Planned Parenthood 'Growing the Promise' 49th annual Dinner

Celebrate! "Growing the Promise" 49th annual dinner benefited Planned Parenthood in Sarasota, FL.

  • Black Tie
Madison Wandall, right, shared some cotton candy with her cousin, Easton Wandall.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 7, 2010
Wandall foundation hosts Family Fun Night

From inflatable obstacle courses and cotton candy to face painting and hot dogs, the Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night featured a plethora of fun Nov. 5 at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch. All proceeds from the event benefited Safety Saves Lives and SPARCC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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