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The removal of trees associated with development led to concerns from residents about enforcement of protection rules, while some landowners had concerns about whether city regulations were flexible enough. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
City holds off on changes to tree protection rules

A series of recommended revisions to the city’s tree regulations are years in the making, but officials are still not ready to adopt new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Coast Guard helicopter flies over Nathan Benderson Park on July 26 for the Spirit of America camp week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2023
Coast Guard teaches boating safety at Nathan Benderson Park

Campers, ages 10 to 14, enjoyed fun, adventure and safety during Spirit of America week at the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chef Christopher Covelli
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Viking Culinary Center

The Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street already has garnered local attention. Its new manager, Christopher Covelli, hopes to bring it national attention in 2012, as well.

  • East County
  • News
The upper school at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is expected to be open by the fall 2023 semester.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep's upper school begins to take shape

As enrollment opens for kindergarten through seventh grades and ninth and 10th grades, construction continues on the upper school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2019
Director Laura Braza brings the odd odyssey of ‘Theophilus North’ to Sarasota

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production teaches that writing is truly an adventure.

  • Arts + Culture
Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Archers provide discipline, focus and fun.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clint Eastwood stars and directs in "The Mule." Image courtesy of Empire
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2018
Audiences take a gripping road trip with actor/director Clint Eastwood in 'The Mule'

The 88-year-old actor is at his best in this true story of a senior citizen-turned-drug runner trying to make up for past mistakes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

  • Arts + Culture
Kirk Boylstond, president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial, and Rex Jensen, president and CEO of SMR, are running out of dirt to develop.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2020
Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

  • East County
  • News
Sunday’s storm drove high seas up the beach on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Lido Key beach project is critical to public safety

Sarasota city manager makes case for solutions in sand wars

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kathryn Parks based her character, Lilly Green, on herself and her experience performing in local theater. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
Zooming in on local filmmakers at the 2018 Sarasota Film Festival

SFF is celebrating its 20th anniversary by refocusing on independent — especially local — filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack

An evening on the beach is interrupted by a suspicious man on the beach, and a service dog dispute. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Garden Club presented grants to different local nonprofits at their annual meeting.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 14, 2023
Longboat Key Garden Club awards $60,000 in grants, scholarships

The annual meeting hosted all scholarship and grant recipients to celebrate the impact they have on the Longboat Key community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney is headed to the Final Four for the second consecutive season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2022
Mooney girls basketball heads to second-straight Final Four

The Cougars reached the championship game in 2021 before falling to Miami Country Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
The best swimsuits to find in Lakewood Ranch

Beat the heat with a dip in the pool — while looking your best in one of these snazzy swimsuits, of course.

  • LWR Life
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner reminds people to register for the presidential primaries. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2020
2020 elections underway in Sarasota County

The first batch of vote by mail ballots were sent out Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri got to meet Sir Frederick Ashton, and got some notes from the celebrated choreographer for her role on "Les Rendezvous." Courtesy photo
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Les Rendezvous' can trace its steps to 1933 original production

In 1970s, Margaret Barbieri met Sir Frederick Ashton, got tips from original lead dancer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The ups and downs of a portable sign

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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