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The interactive touch-screen kiosk units cost $50,000 each. The city has not settled on how many units it might want, or where the kiosks would go.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
City tests interactive wayfinding kiosks

The city is developing a technology-focused program to help people get around town.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
Cops Corner East County 07.16.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 12, 2016
Film review: 'Sully'

Tom Hanks is at his best portraying an everyman, confident in his ability to do the right thing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dylan Zafirov knocks a ball into the hole at the Fish Hole while his sons, Leo, 12, and Michael, 6, cheer him on.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Fun times 10 in Lakewood Ranch

Here's 10 summer activities in Lakewood Ranch to keep kids entertained, from Archery Tag at the Manatee YMCA to mini-golf at The Fish Hole.

  • East County
  • News
Renee Di Pilano. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
County names new head of Libraries and Historical Resources

Di Pilato succeeds Sarabeth Kalajian, the current director, who retires in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County football roundup: 10.26.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.26.18

East County football roundup: 10.26.18

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 30

Dennis Nessel captured this photo of beachgoers watching a sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 30

Claire Leininger captured this shot of a spectacular sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 1, 2016
Developer names downtown Sarasota condo project

The Kolter Group plans to begin work on the 157-condominium “The Mark,” as it will be called, by the end of March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during  the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2016
Developer pitches Siesta Key mini-golf course

Par for the course: Parking is the main concern about a proposed Siesta Key Village project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory (top) and the Sarasota County History Center (right) both have subsidized leases with the city of Sarasota for their properties on city-owned land. Each organization pays $10 or less a year.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements that charge organizations such as Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium $10 a year or less in rent.

  • Sarasota
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Pictured at a Dec. 10 meeting, commissioners George Kruse wants to decrease county government regulations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Sarasota
  • News
Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Constance Wu plays Rachel Chu in "Crazy Rich Asians." Photo courtesy of The Atlantic
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2019
Binge Blog: Feel good Friday

From "Crazy Rich Asians," the rom-com that saved the genre to "Queer Eye," the binge-worthy Netflix show, this week's picks are sure to make you feel your best this weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 17, 2020
It’s not who; it’s what

Voters should know what they are voting for in November. The candidates are only facades.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Aubrey Riggins celebrates with goalkeeper Alex Latham following the Lady Mustangs 4-1 regional quarterfinal victory over Cape Coral Ida Baker Jan. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Cape Coral Ida Baker

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Cape Coral Ida Baker 4-1 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match tonight. Forward Angelica Rego scored a pair of goals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Midfielder Talia Falco and forward Tyler Gordon each added a goal. Tatum Young had two assists and Delaney Riggins and Chelsea Martin each had an assist. Goalkeeper Alex Latham had four saves. Lakewood Ranch will advance to the regional semifinals Jan. 26 to face the winner of the other quarterfinal match between Venice and Barron Collier.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city hopes to complete the St. Armands parking garage by December 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2017
City approves St. Armands garage project

The $15.5 million project will also bring the implementation of a paid parking system in St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work has largely focused along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Segments of Longboat's underground project could wrap up this year

Longboat Key resets schedule for $49.1 million project in more compact form.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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