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By Cassidy Alexander |
November 30, 2017

Looking back at a big hurricane season for Sarasota County

This season only brought two named storms to Sarasota. One you probably forgot. One you never will.

Sarasota
News

By Samantha Chaney |
May 23, 2019

SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
January 5, 2018

Sarasota Opera gets hip with the kids

The opera is trying to reach a younger audience, which could help the art form thrive for many years to come.

Arts + Culture

By John McGuire |
June 14, 2017

Longboat analysis shows tax savings under Sarasota County

Town staff is moving ahead with analysis of one-county proposal.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
January 16, 2020

County poised to take over Stickney Point Road as Siesta residents raise concerns

At a Florida Department of Transportation meeting, Siesta Key residents implored FDOT staff to maintain jurisdiction over the road.

Sarasota
News

By Heather Merriman Saba |
April 7, 2016

10th annual Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 10th annual Paws on the Catwalk on Thursday, April 7, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and shopping before being seated a lunch, followed by a fashion show produced by Influ

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
March 8, 2012

Letter to the Editor

An increase in parking fines would be a deterrent

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
February 16, 2018

Lakewood Ranch balloon festival lands Carnival rides

The new Sarasota Balloon Festival has joined forces with Reithoffer Shows.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
March 19, 2020

Longboat Key's Publix store puts customer limit on water, toilet paper

Longboat Key's Publix store uses a third-party service called Instacart to deliver groceries to customers.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 3, 2009

In Brief

Community news and notes

Sarasota
News

By Cliff Roles |
December 14, 2015

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Holiday Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet met on Monday, December 14 at Michael's On East for their Holiday Luncheon

Black Tie

By Brynn Mechem |
September 17, 2019

Sarasota County officials break ground on fire station

The fire station is located on Apex Road, near Celery Fields.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 25, 2018

State House District 72: Ray Pilon

Questions and answers with the candidates.

Sarasota
News

By Randi Donahue |
December 5, 2013

Singing Christmas Tree branches out

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, commemorates 40 years of the popular seasonal production with a new lineup of music.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
February 16, 2020

Sarasota gets romantic with Valentine's Day

The Suncoast was full of romance during the Valentine's Day Weekend.

Black Tie

By Jay Heater |
March 14, 2019

Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

East County
News

By Roger Drouin |
December 10, 2012

Downtown parking changes coming this week

Parking signs will soon let people know there is no enforced parking time limit after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturdays.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
May 11, 2018

City Commission picks Alpert as mayor

At a meeting today, the Sarasota City Commission selected outgoing Vice Mayor Liz Alpert to fill the role of mayor for the next year. Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch will serve as vice mayor.