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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sgt. Michael McHale with K-9 officer Nero.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
William Shell, Pharaoh Tyehimba, Ryan Gray and Charles Nichols
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 68th annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted its 68th annual Labor Day Regatta Saturday, Aug. 30, at Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The GMD parcel was listed for sale in 2003.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 25, 2019
Longboat parcel reappears on ballot over density question

Mote wants to rezone the vacant GMD land

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation has circled Aug. 3 for the construction start date of the new diverging diamond University Parkway interchange at Interstate 75.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2015
Construction of University Parkway interchange starts Aug. 3

Plans for the University Parkway Interstate 75 interchange have been sent to Tallahassee for review and the $82 million project, which is completely funded, will be complete by September 2017.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Donald H. Ashmall and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
LBIC installs the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll

More than 200 parishioners welcomed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as the sixth senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2016
Top Story — June: Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tay Peterson, Trinity Pitts and Todd Bellamy II rehearse “Sweet Georgia Brown,” one of the many iconic songs featured in the WBTT Stage of Discovery production of “Broadway in Black Jr.” Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
WBTT sets the stage for emerging young performers with Stage of Discovery

In its third year, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s summer theater program, Stage of Discovery, amps up the intensity — while still being a blast.

  • Arts + Culture
Hannah Bergan Kates graduated May 5 from Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's of science in environmental engineering.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 30, 2012
Class of 2012

These Longboat Key, Lido and Bird Key high school seniors have aced countless exams, read stacks of literary classics, won football games and tennis matches, danced at prom, learned to drive, learned foreign languages, mastered the FCAT and took their high schools by storm.

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The Downtown Improvement District is developing a strategic plan through 2022.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Downtown group maps out future

The Downtown Improvement District is trying to figure out what projects it should take on during the next five years.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 29, 2021
Bay Island properties sell for $7 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2012
New Gulf Gate Library plans in the works

Gulf Gate residents are encouraged to attend a Feb. 23 workshop to discuss what they want for a new library coming to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 29, 2017
Unfair for 155 years

Sen. Bill Nelson laments how the Republicans’ proposed tax reform is unfair. Duh. The U.S. tax system has never been fair. But we’ll take the corporate tax cut over no cut.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 7, 2016
SKVA bids members a final farewell

The Siesta Key Village Association held their final meeting Wednesday night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pajama factory workers hold a rally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "The Pajama Game"

The Lakewood Ranch High School theater department opened "The Pajama Game" tonight. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 7, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • August 20, 2020
Back at the Ranch: The new back-to-school blues

How to turn back-to-school anxiety into something more productive.

  • LWR Life
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Euphemia Haye is one of 30 restaurants that will participate in tomorrow's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party is the must-attend event this weekend. Not only will there be a variety of signature dishes and delicious drinks, but this Kiwanis Club event will benefit local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
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