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Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Ray Rajewski to run for District 3 seat; Town issues requests for proposals; Town Commission approves write-off of debt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 5, 2018
Children dance through summer camp

The Sarasota Ballet held its Step Into Ballet Camp June 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siblings Vergene Mayne and Mike Thayer take in the Siesta Fiesta art and craft festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 9, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Siesta Fiesta and Celebration of Pets Fest

Weekend events include activities for art lovers and pets with Siesta Fiesta and Celebration of Pets Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts Wednesday night dinner

About 150 members came for dinner and a show by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2009
Corrections

Corrections

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cherie Landriau, Dan Ewing and Carol Taylor all have different dragon boat stories, but all three will compete on one of the sport's biggest stages at the 2022 IBDF Club Crew Words at Benderson Park July 18-24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2022
Sarasota hosts dragon boat racing world championships

The 2022 IBDF Club Crew World Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park from July 18-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 26, 2019
County approves increased fine in response to Siesta Key rental concerns

County agrees to implement greater fines in an effort to deter illegal short-term rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state funded the barrier islands trolley program in an effort to offset some of the effects of imminent roundabout construction at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Trolley service to link downtown, barrier islands

The city, county and state are collaborating on a new public transportation route, though city officials are pushing to make it more expansive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Northwest kicks off the festival with its set.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival

The third day of the Harvey Milk Festival kicked off with live music Saturday, May 12, in Five Points Park. Community members gathered to remember the life and political career of Harvey Milk and enjoy art, music, film and vendors.

  • Arts + Culture
The Shoreview amenity center, pool and beach opened for resident use in March. (Randi Donahue)
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
Sandy shores come to Lakewood Ranch

Construction within the Waterside community rumbles along, hitting a milestone with the opening of the first residential amenity center – part of the Shoreview neighborhood.

  • LWR Life
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2015
Youth soccer scores with season opener

Soccer season began for the Suncoast Sports Club Saturday, Sept. 13 at Glebe Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans at Tribute to Heroes Parade

Tribute to Heroes Parade returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch after a two-year absence.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The master plan recommends improvements to encourage more activity in neighborhood parks, as depicted in this rendering of Shenandoah Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
City’s parks ambitions remain uncertain

A master plan outlines $200 million in potential improvements to city parks. How much of that are officials interested in pursuing?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arnold Rich with Peanut. Rich said larger, unleashed dogs have run up to Peanut.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
City to consider Payne Park leash rule

An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Ted Lindenberg, director of the Books for Kids program, celebrate the program's success.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
A success story in Manatee County

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates growth of Books for Kids program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Oh, nothing, just the end of the world

"Watchmen" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 12, 2022
Park plan, golf restoration approved for Bobby Jones

18 holes would trace original route of golf course; nature park would occupy remainder of 261 acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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