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Construction work is underway on Segment 1 of the trail. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
Construction on Legacy Trail underway

Segment 1 of the Legacy Trail, which stretches from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, will open by spring 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Item #76
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Italy's gold-medal winning Men's Pair of Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo test how the medals taste at the 2017 World Rowing Championships. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
SANCA races for revenues

Sarasota County applies pressure for operator to lessen park's dependance on tourism dollars.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 30, 2019
School Board approves 2019-2020 budget

Concern about reserve fund prompts 3-2 split.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The accident occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. yesterday. Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver of the Dodge Ram.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2012
FHP investigates hit-and-run

The Labor Day accident occurred on University Parkway, near Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses beach erosion issues with more than 100 people who attended a North End Coalition of Property Owners meeting March 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
New coalition discusses north end erosion issues

More than 100 north end residents and business owners packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 20 for the first forum of the newly formed North End Coalition of Property Owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County point to the establishment of homeless outreach teams as one part of a coordinated strategy they believe is effectively responding to regional homelessness. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
Challenges, opportunities arise for homeless service providers

Those working to fight homelessness in Sarasota hope to establish a unified strategy for addressing issues related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lightning lit up the sky 1 a.m. Monday, Aug 12, at Siesta Key Beach as stargazers looked for shooting stars at the Perseid meteor shower.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 12, 2013
Perseid meteor shower lights up the world

Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kali Reis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks recruitment and grand slams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
News briefs

Bay Isles Parkway to be repaved

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2017
Equality Florida celebrates 20 years

The 2017 Suncoast Celebration honored the progress of Equality Florida at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Diego Perilla, the chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, stands at the front door of the new ER at Fruitville.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Emergency help on the way to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's ER at Fruitville scheduled for Dec. 1 opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple finish renovation on historic Whitney Beach cottage

The Prices' home started life as a beach condo in the 1930s, and they tried to keep it true to its Old Florida roots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 21, 2017
Plymouth Harbor celebrates Earth Day

Residents led and participated in the event that include trivia, vendors and a video.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Letter to the editor

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis responds to a letter from Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emergency units are on the scene of a gas leak on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2017
Boulevard of the Arts reopens after gas leak

The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a gas leak near the bayfront this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the first week of football season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposed mooring field in Sarasota Bay and the regulations for boats outside of it will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work on entrepreneur Jesse Biter's commercial complex in the 1500 block of Main Street is scheduled for completion by early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2015
City rejects Taco Bus pick-up window, facade proposals

As the Tampa-based Mexican restaurant prepares to open a Main Street location, city staff has ruled that two proposed amenities aren’t allowed under current regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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