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Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 17, 2023
Mosquito season is coming, and your yard might be part of the problem

Sarasota County's mosquito manager says residents can help control the population during the rainy season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Origin has additional locations in Southside Village, UTC and Palmer Ranch. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 12, 2022
New restaurants offering pizza, coffee and more open in Sarasota, Waterside Place

Four of the Sarasota area's newest places to grab a bite are now ready for you.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 1.5.16

Readers comment on topics including dogs in parks and downtown signage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rev. Ken Blyth from SAKLC, Father Dave Marshall from All Angels, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman from Temple Beth Israel, Rev. Norman Pritchard from CCLBK, MiMi Horwitz and Rev. Brock Patterson from Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 15, 2021
Communities of faith plan for Thanksgiving service on Longboat Key

The interfaith service on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving is a long-standing tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gurland tries to work on clay everyday but said sometimes other things come up or she doesn'   t have enough energy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 1, 2017
Clay brings passion to Longboater

99-year-old Regina Gurland molds a happy life with her hands-on hobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
GreyHawk mom uploads new Web site

Rachel Branson's site, freeinmanatee.com, offers visitors a calendar of free events, opportunities for deals and a listing of free or low-cost kids meals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie Schindewolf has been walking the beach since April to make sure no early nests go unmarked.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2022
Tag along with the sea turtle patrol

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts turtle walks every Saturday in June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Save the date: Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival calls for 2014 festival submissions

The 16th annual Sarasota Film Festival could feature you or your neighbors.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission agreed to move forward with a State Street parking garage process Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2011
State Street garage process moves forward

Sarasota city commissioners reviewed a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendell Vaught educates Emma Griffith about state parks at last year’s festival.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 30, 2013
Festival will celebrate importance of Sarasota Bay

The second Sarasota Bay Water Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The smell of something dangerous

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Vanguard Lofts is one of four projects Halfants + Pichette is designing in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 16, 2016
Rosemary District development steamrolls ahead

Sarasota-based Halflants + Pichette has four residential projects in the works in the north-of-downtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin offered a positive assessment of his time in the top administrator position, stating the local government took a major step forward in terms of centering community-building as a priority. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2020
Commission finalizes Barwin’s retirement plan

Following the city manager's exit agreement, the board selected Marlon Brown as interim city manager and moved toward making him Tom Barwin’s permanent replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Back row: Honorees Beth Duda, Amanda Horne, Jone Williams, Janet Kahn. Front row: Co-chairwoman Joan Bour, honoree Wendy Katz and co-chairwoman Joyce Hersch
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 19, 2023
National Council of Jewish Women recognizes past and present honorees

The annual Women In Power luncheon was held Jan. 18.

  • Black Tie
Frank Galati when he directed Asolo Rep’s 2011 season-opener “My Fair Lady.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 9, 2023
Sarasota theater community mourns loss of stage legend Frank Galati

The two-time Tony Award winner and Asolo Rep associate artist died Jan. 2. He was 79 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 Vice Chairman Jim Hill uses a tablet during a meeting. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2014
Town Hall improves document access

Town Hall invested $3,500 for 11 tablets, and already the savings are adding up.

  • East County
  • News
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