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Susan Smith
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
New finance director excited to take on role in Florida

Finance Director Susan Smith is prepared to tackle the town's fiscal year budget after moving from Connecticut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theater Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace — Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 4, 2019
Urbanite Theatre reveals 2019-2020 lineup of plays beginning this summer

The upcoming season, which starts next month, features a mix of comedic and thought-provoking plays that will start conversations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 9

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michelle Jett started preparations at Baja Boys Grill at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 11.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota food truck businesses could roam further

Planning staff has asked Sarasota County Commission to consider changes to street-vending regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Conversation with Jonathan Lewis

Sarasota’s new county administrator discusses his approach to the never-boring job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Jane Pollak and Chairwoman Lucy Hedrick
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity welcomes author Jane Pollak

SCLO hosted the Jane Pollak Author Luncheon May 9 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
The proposal for parkland at Bobby Jones with the most radical changes eliminates nine regulation holes from the course and places a greater emphasis on natural features. Images courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 27, 2019
City shares proposals for park at Bobby Jones

The city is considering three options for adding parkland to the municipal golf course, one of which would require eliminating nine more holes from the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 2.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Waves and high tides wiped out the sand from a series of bags posted along the Lido Key shoreline. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael causes closures, cancellations and flooding

As the storm heads for land, rising waters have affected Lido Key parks. Sarasota County Schools has also canceled after-school activities Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 21, 2016
The five-year relief plan

FDOT is expected to start in June improving U.S. 41 and Gulfstream and Fruitville. The good news: It will take half the normal time. Bad news: It’ll take five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kim Betts sings along with the Gamble Creek Band Friday evening at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 10, 2015
Friday Fest brings out country music fans

Music fans filled the lawn along the bay front for the free monthly concert Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Friday, July 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 21, 2018
Fashion Insider: Animal Print

Bring out your wild side with these prints.

  • Black Tie
Seniors Ricky Yanez and Chance Cohen celebrate together.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota Ballet honors director Iain Webb

Sarasota Ballet donors gathered for a private dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 12

Tonight's games include Booker vs. LaBelle, ODA vs. Imagine School of Naples, and Riverview at Southeast.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anthony Bavaro and Mikey Bavaro and their parents, Giovanna and Louis, enjoy spending time together with their dog, Luna.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Challenge looms for Lakewood Ranch teen

Parents say their son ready to take on spinal injury rehab.

  • East County
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer Jeremy Scott and Assistant Principal Derek Jenkins use the Instant BMS app.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
Booker Middle parent creates first school app

Booker parent Jeremy Scott created Instant BMS, an app to help Booker parents access student grades, class assignments and school events from an Android smartphone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Billy Wilds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Wilds

The Riverview High second baseman talks the Sarasota Baseball Classic and going to the Keys.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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