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This parking lot in Burns Sqaure now offers free public parking.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
City offers free parking in Burns Square

Free parking is now available in Burns Square at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue, adjacent to the Burns Square Business District area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
Temple Emanu-El Sunday school students get ready for Passover

Students from Temple Emanu-El's religious school learn about the holiday of Passover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ian Segneri co-founded the Missing Link Junior Golf Academy at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch about 10 years ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Improving your short game

This week, Missing Link Junior Golf Academy instructor Ian Segneri shares tips for making more shot putts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | The May referendum

The May 12 vote is not a referendum giving the Resort at Longboat Key Club the approval to expand. But it is a vote that will determine the future prosperity of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to a 9-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals May 5. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Return to championship

The Sarasota High baseball team played in the Final Four May 20 for the first time since 2007 when the Sailors won their eighth state title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abandoned boxcars have been left on the railroad track that goes through Shade Avenue. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: Boxcar Battle

Fearing they're an invitation for trouble, residents are trying to get a railroad company to move about two-dozen railcars that have been parked in between two Sarasota communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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
(From left to right) A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are among the Sarasota residents poised to leave their mark on 2018.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2018
Sarasota newsmakers enter new year with lots on their minds

A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are set up to lead their community in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Taylor Armstrong was given the 2018 Ford Fiesta on a two-year lease.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Ford's car give-away

Taylor Armstrong received the car on a two-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K runs into seventh year

The race honors its late namesake with a scholarship fund for local athletes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Water quality issues have come into sharp focus locally following a devastating red tide outbreak last summer and fall.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 23, 2019
Commissioners contemplate focus, priorities of Water Quality Summit

Commissioners have different ideas of what they hope residents will get out of the June 5 event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Fun date options

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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