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The county is posting signage alerting beachgoers about the elevated levels of red tide detected in the water. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2021
Red tide present at all Sarasota County beaches

The county reported the current conditions on the beach include minor fish kills and respiratory irritation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key residents will attend the Jan. 30 County Commission meeting to oppose a potential change to the zoning code.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 25, 2018
Residents plan to oppose proposed Siesta Key zoning change

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the County Commission will decide whether or not to amend part of the zoning code that says how close commercial buildings can be to the sidewalk.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jay Yablon
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 28, 2016
Board sets Colony vote standard high at 91%

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association Board believes high vote approval means no legal backlash

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers

Meet the workers behind Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine site

  • East County
  • News
A makeshift nursery uses poles that were formerly part of the ceiling as supports at Jessica's Organic Farm. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 15, 2022
Organic farm struggles to survive in the wake of Hurricane Ian

Among the significant losses at Jessica’s Organic Farm in Sarasota were two nurseries that were ripped apart and the loss of trees and crops.

  • East County
  • Business
About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • News
Lynda and Gordon Hall
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Rookie Small Business: Green Ginger Hair Design

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2018
Local artists sail with paint brushes

The second annual event benefited the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's youth sailing program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bryce Williams

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks about his best game and the University of Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clever license plates highlighted the National Plug in Day electric-car show Saturday, Sept. 28, at Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 30, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota GOP honors Hannity

Sean Hannity addresses Sarasota Republicans; electric-car enthusiasts plug in at Mote;

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum throws colorful soiree gala

The annual fundraiser was held Dec. 8.

  • Black Tie
Former City Commissioner Fredd Atkins defeated Hagen Brody.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2022
Field set for two Sarasota County Commission seats in general election

Fredd Atkins takes close race over two Democrat opponents in District 2 while two Republican races were easily won by Mark Smith and Joseph Neunder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Coming Right Up

Lakewood Ranch is expecting another year of tremendous housing growth.

  • LWR Life
Greg Hebert of Wildlife Inc, and David Novak with Clark  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2018
Match made in Harbourside heaven

Clark and Greta, Longboat Key's newest mating pair, are settling into their new home on the Harbourside Golf Course after testing David Novak and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County code enforcement officer John Lally (left) is currently on extended leave from his duties on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2014
Siesta vacant lot becomes nuisance to neighbors

Siesta Key residents report partying and the sale of parking spaces at 645 Beach Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 13, 2022
Comic fans assemble at SarasotaCon

Comic convention makes its debut in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization intends to have a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land by June 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Bayfront planning group sets target date

By June 2018, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 wants to have a plan for the bayfront. In the meantime, they want to generate some activity on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 11, 2022
The Most Common Questions About Gallbladder Disease

David W. Dexter, MD, FACS, Board-Certified General Surgeon with Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, Answers Some of The Most Common Questions

  • Health
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 27, 2015
OUR VIEW | More Medicaid: Federal ransom

The call of media editorialists, state senators and altruists for expanding Obamacare’s Medicaid program in Florida remains a cacophonous drumbeat of pots and pans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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