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Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team won its third-straight district title in 2017-2018. When it goes for the title in 2019-2020, the FHSAA system will look a lot different.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2018
FHSAA shuffles its classification and playoff format for five sports

The changes, affecting baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, will take place in the 2019-2020 school year

  • East County
  • Sports
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 the city has not yet secured any land for a project, Rosemary residents produced a rendering envisioning what a park could look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Rosemary District refines park vision

Neighborhood leaders are seeking resident input on a potential community park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local doctors say for students with no underlying risks, it is safe to return to school to receive necessary early development learning. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Doctors say returning to school for most is safe

Local experts say kids don't get COVID-19 frequently and those without risk factors are safe to return to brick-and-mortar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Larry Dick

Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2013
Manatee County honors fallen officers

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Couple grounds its plan for an SRQ-based airline

A Longboat Key couple halted plans for a Sarasota-based airline due to a lack of investors for the business model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erika Cain will be teaching yoga once a month in front of the lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2019
Wild workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Wild yoga workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
A sandbar stretches out from the groin at the south end of Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'American Sniper'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'American Sniper'

'American Sniper' is the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Harmer begins working at Longboat Key Town Hall on Dec. 11.
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kevin Beach, operations manager for the county's library system, and Braden River Branch Library Supervisor Cathy Laird say the Braden River Branch Library is the busiest library in Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2014
Business booms at local library

The Braden River Branch Library needs two full-time employees to keep up with a 30% increase in traffic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 16, 2019
The Lido mob wins

The developers’ withdrawal of their Lido Beach Pavilion plans will be a Pyrrhic victory. In the end, all the city’s residents will lose.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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
Gene Witt Elementary Principal David Marshall
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary renovation put on pause

Gene Witt Elementary School renovations on hold as School Board of Manatee County member approaches state about replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
USF to hold fishery talk at Mote Marine

The University of South Florida will present "Environmental Economics: Sustaining the Fishery" from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 5, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Mote's Run for Turtles

Mote Marine Aquarium is hosting its 27th Annual Run for the Turtles to raise funds for conservation and research for the Sea Turtle Program at Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 17, 2018
Longboat Key Firefighters Association swings into second golf classic

Around 150 people participated in the second annual Longboat Key Firefighters Association Golf Classic on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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