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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Business Briefs

Daiquiri Deck reopens; Pettingell attends luxury summit; The Key Club to hold job fair

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 6, 2019
The Exchange awards $250,000 in grants to local artists and art groups

The $250,000 was divided between 20 regional cultural organizations, nine high school students and 13 college students.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim City Manager Terry Lewis has instructed the police command staff to walk downtown for two weeks to see the issues firsthand.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Aggressive vagrants anger commissioners

The Sarasota Police Department has been told to curtail a growing, aggressive population of homeless people downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ty and Stephanie Gremaux and neighbors Deborah and Jack Skelly love seeing their yards lit up for Christmas and having friends and neighbors to stop by to view them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the alternative-energy program was worth the cost.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vern Buchanan spoke to supporters during his watch party Tuesday night at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. Photo Credit: Harry Sayer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Buchanan holds off Good for eighth term in U.S. House

Buchanan is set to serve his eighth term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Schools consider land purchases east of I-75

Due to growth, the school district is considering land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and near Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 2, 2019
Events to attend in 2019

Here's our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
Zack Weston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 29, 2020
East County athletes had shown promise before season was cancelled

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA stars gave great performances.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mona Jain is one of the three new schools being built that is putting a drain on the budget.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee schools budget up for approval

Surprise drop in student enrollment causes adjustment.

  • East County
  • News
“A Streetcar named Desire” runs through Sept. 11, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 7, 2016
Sex, Lies and Tennessee Williams: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The Two Chairs Theatre Company’ s ‘Streetcar’ plays through Sept. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Since 2017, the city has been developing a parks and recreation master plan, a process that has included community outreach sessions to identify public priorities.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2019
City to discuss parks master plan

Implementing the first phase of a parks improvement initiative would cost $50 million over the next decade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team celebrate winning their fifth district championship in a row. The team will now move onto state. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Braden River High School knows its drill

Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team wins district championship for fifth year in a row and heads to state.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Greg Wood took over the Sarasota Scullers in August 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota Scullers coach has navigated the waters of a turbulent first year

Greg Wood has big plans for the program's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Traffic issues frustrate city residents.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Traffic Study

As traffic issues continue to frustrate city residents who live and work off of the mainland, leaders on St. Armands Circle are working with city and state officials on solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • July 17, 2013
My view: Why should all Key residents have to pay for sand structures?

When the residents of the town agreed to embark on the mission to continually enhance and maintain the beach, it was on the clear understanding that the beachfront owners and the commercial interests were to shoulder 80% of the costs and the remainder of the owners would pay 20%.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 30, 2015
Manatee County closes offices for holiday weekend

Although Manatee County is closing its government offices July 3, other services will still be available into the Fourth of July weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dukor celebrated three years with his new set of lungs on Apr. 28. April is National Donate Life Month. Courtesy photos
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man celebrates with every breath he takes

Lung transplant three years ago gives 70-year-old a second wind.

  • East County
  • News
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