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People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens is a popular venue for galas and other events. The relationship between Michael's on East and Selby Gardens is at the center of a dispute over the botanical gardnens' tax-exempt status.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 24, 2020
Selby Gardens, property appraiser remain at odds

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is preparing for a legal battle over its tax-exempt status in the beginning of the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in Inn on the Beach tops  at 210 Sands Point Road recently sold for $1,275,000. Built in 1982, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,644 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2018
1980s-era Sands Point Road condo sells for $1,275,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The preliminary budget doesn’t include cost of living adjustments (COLAs) or merit increases for town employees.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2013
Preliminary budget keeps Longboat Key millage rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock's preliminary budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year keeps the millage rate at 1.8872.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Part of the delay involved redesigning the lift station from an underground structure to an above-ground building as depicted in this image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2019
Lift station costs expected to exceed $60 million

The city could end up spending eight times its original budget to construct Lift Station 87.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pinellas Safe Harbor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
Failed model in Pinellas

The data from Pinellas County’s come-as-you-are homeless shelter doesn’t bode well for Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
“Toni Dove: Embodied Machines” runs Feb. 28 through May 20 at The Ringling.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Looking Ahead 2018

Say hello to 2018 with our most anticipated events of the new year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 26, 2015
Conversation with Bob and Teresa Simmons

The Simmons are the coordinators of the food pantry at Tuttle Elementary School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stephanie Cole, a first-year LECOM dental student, works with Dr. Francis M. Curd to fit Ken Murry, a Tropicana fork lifter, for a new set of dentures.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
LECOM students provide free dentures to low-income patients

The school's inaugural class gets its first hands-on experience in a new patient clinic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police are seeking a white male in his 20s or 30s for passing counterfeit cash last week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 18, 2014
Authorities seek counterfeit cash suspect

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for a man suspected of using three fake $100 bills at a Walgreens on the 3900 block of South Tamiami Trail last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • November 21, 2019
Main Street Lakewood Ranch offers a diverse selection to please all palates

No need for Ranchers to leave the country — or the county — to get their fix of international cuisine.

  • LWR Life
Marysa Martel made her Embracing Our Differences piece, "Ovrecome," in Sarasota Middle School art teacher Brooks Tracey's art class. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Embracing Our Differences exhibit opens students' minds and shares talents

Embracing Our Differences gives students a thought-provoking educational opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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