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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
Bay Runner trolley service launches Wednesday

The Bay Runner trolley service covering downtown Sarasota and the barrier islands will be available March. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save our Seabirds CEO David Pilston holds his phone up to the parrots, macaws and cockatoo sign.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 16, 2016
New Save Our Seabirds app takes flight

Want to learn more about the birds at the City Island facility? There's an app for that.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fat Point Brewing is targeted for an early 2023 opening at UTC in Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 25, 2022
Fat Point Brewing to join UTC lineup in Sarasota by early 2023

The Punta Gorda-based brewery is opening a new location at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 30, 2022
Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup

The amount of hurricane debris in the Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City and University Park areas has been more than expected, a spokesperson said, though cleanup is expected by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 10

Patricia Donnelly captured this photo of an osprey hunting for fish over a lake in Village Walk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 10

Bob Gary captured this photo of a bald eagle at Winding Oaks on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach, who oversaw the project, said the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Lorraine Road projects near completion in Lakewood Ranch

Yearlong Lorraine Road and State Road 70 intersection project nears completion

  • East County
  • News
Rick Knowlton, Nicholas Lewis and Dan Hersey operate the Manasota Chess Center.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 24, 2021
Manasota Chess Center opens for all skill levels

Nicholas Lewis, Rick Knowlton and Dan Hersey have launched the Manasota Chess Center at the Crossings shopping mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Interim City Manager Marlon Brown said he wanted to make sure city officials make themselves available to engage with residents, businesses and visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Conversation with Marlon Brown

The interim city manager shares his perspective on public engagement, working with commissioners, preparing a budget and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incorporation proponent Keith Davey, with Tom Thomaides, said incorporating would create a long-term plan for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
TAKING SIDES

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
Kendall and Lynn Smith sold their home at 618 Owl Way to Robert Caine, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.88 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $1.88 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Palm Aire Country Club Board Member Vicki DeHaai, Board President Bernie Duggan and Vice President Marilyn Keyes cut the ribbon to open the course.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 1, 2021
Palm Aire's Champions Course in Sarasota reopens after $2 million renovation

Palm Aire Country Club members celebrate reopening of their Champions Course in Sarasota after $2 million renovation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Key Club

The Longboat Key Club and Resort starts the year with a setback to its Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.23.20

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Taylor Rahn poses with his award and Steven and Simeon Brubacher, two of the five people he rescued.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key police give out award to hero

Taylor Rahn, who rescued five people from the water after their canoe capsized, was given a citizen citation Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series

The speaker event was held on Nov. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Jett started preparations at Baja Boys Grill at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 11.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota food truck businesses could roam further

Planning staff has asked Sarasota County Commission to consider changes to street-vending regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bayfront Park opened in July 2017. Town leaders are planning to resod it later this summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat dog park lovers happy to hear of resodding plans

Bayfront Park's dog park has had some wear and tear since opening in July 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said district staff is motivated to make the necessary changes.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools to take deeper look at special education evaluation

After Department of Education investigation, the district will focus on its evaluation process to determine which students need special education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Like many great horned owls hit by vehicles, Archimedes, one of over 100 residents at Save Our Seabirds' Wild Bird Learning Center, suffered severe wing injuries and can no longer sustain flight. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 26, 2021
Bird of the week: great horned owl

Distinctive top-of-head features are neither horns nor ears but help serve to break up the owl's profile, better camouflaging it from predators.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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