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North Shore Road is a popular spot for visitors coming over the north bridge but is limited. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 14, 2022
Police underline road safety for Independence Day

Longboat Key Police Chief George Turner stresses safe driving and planning ahead for parking on Fourth of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's new city seal in full color and monochrome versions. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota commissioners approve new city seal

Seven months after launching a public engagement process, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a replacement of the 120-year-old city seal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rev. Dave Marshall stands in front of the spot where the memorial will be.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 9, 2022
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church plans pet memorial

The church will redo part of its garden to make a space for people to grieve their pets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seth McGarry.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Boys soccer player Luke Spycher was humorously told to "be a goldfish" by Riverview coaches in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Spycher

The Riverview boys soccer senior talks his origins in the game and his favorite hobby

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
All Manatee County School District staff will see pay raises this year except senior management.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 24, 2013
School district gives more pay raises

Not long after giving state-funded raises to teachers and internally funded raises to municipal employees and paraprofessionals, the Manatee County School Board approved a 2 percent pay increase for remaining staff members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2022
Riverview football gets first win of the season against Lehigh

The Rams blew a 21-0 but eked out a 31-28 win thanks to a 48-yard field goal from senior kicker Stone Springman.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 6, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
News Briefs 04.14.11

Burglars target Mandalay vehicles; Director search narrowed to eight; Flyball tourney benefits Ranch Humane Society; East County returns salute to soldiers, families; U.S. Rep. Buchanan promotes youth art

  • East County
  • News
"Be curious. Follow your instincts. Make mistakes. Learn from them. Try to laugh at yourself now and then," Nat Krate says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2012
A life fulfilled: Nat Krate

Nat Krate, a Sarasota artist known for his realist paintings of florals and nudes, bares it all.

  • Arts + Culture
Chanie Bukiet, program director for Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, is most excited about the first phase of expansion, the mikvah,  a bath for women used in Judaism to achieve ritual purity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Chabad readies for expansion

Leaders hope to start construction on first of three planned buildings in the spring.

  • East County
  • News
The former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive that also once housed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce sold for $549,000 on April 24.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2015
Former LBK Chamber building sells for $549,000

Longboat Key property owners Anthony and Roxanne Marterie of San Rafael, Calif. purchased the bank property last month and town officials hope they keep an open mind when figuring out what to do with the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although SRQ averages between five and six commercial aircraft operations an hour, it has approximately 160,000 operations a year — about 18.5 takeoffs and landings per hour, including private aircraft.  (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2022
Apartments at former Sarasota Kennel Club approach approval

The Sarasota City Commission approves first reading of ordinances to help pave the way for apartment developer Aventon to build a multifamily community at the site of the former dog track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project in Red Bug Slough aims to filter runoff and improve water quality in nearby Roberts Bay.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Red Bug Slough project back on schedule

After being delayed by September's heavy rainfall, a wetland project at the popular nature preserve moves forward again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cougars, including Mary Page, Madison Brown, Alex Lopez and Sophia Hritz, here defending the court, are headed to the state title game against Westminster Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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