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The Urban Design Studio has shared a draft map of what they believe a built-out transit system could look like in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Urban Design Studio envisions new density, transit options

The Urban Design Studio is writing zoning regulations focused on form over density. Can it change minds in a community fearful of high-density development?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Foerster, Steven Connell, Scott Carrington, Shawn MacFarlane and Matt Kurtz celebrate Dom Dwyer's goal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
American Outlaws show off their love of country and soccer

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 17, 2016
CAN celebrates 25 years of service to those living with HIV/AIDS

Community AIDS Network Sarasota held its anniversary celebration Nov. 17.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee YPG joint after hours

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee YPG joint after hours

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2016
Sarasota group aims to shake up local elections

Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections is pushing for single-member districts for the County Commission and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

  • East County
  • News
In an email sent to the five Sarasota city commissioners, Sarasota business owner Cathy Layton urged the commission to reconsider adding Jody Hudgins.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Local push for Jody Hudgins as city manager still exists

Residents and business owners are upset that local banker Jody Hudgins didn't make a list of eight finalists for the city manager position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to an explosion at 2141 Cork Oak Street at 9:24 p.m. Thursday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2015
One dead in Colonial Oaks blast

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating an explosion and fire that resulted in at least one fatality Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
CONA celebrates 55 years

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations commemorated their 55th birthday on Thursday at the Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Johnson with her new Jaguar XJL
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Betty Johnson gets a new set of wheels

Longboat Key resident Betty Johnson, 90, purchased her fourth Jaguar recently from Wilde Jaguar of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Our View: Our wish list for 2013

So much for the Mayan calendar. We're all still here. And ready to move on to another year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 26, 2015
Two properties in Harbor Acres sell for $3,656,000

Two properties in Harbor Acres top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The 42-acre campus is located at 14000 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center in Manatee

The facility will service Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Combs treated daughter Alayna and son Ethan to ice cream
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2. The festival offered guests a day full of live music, educational workshops, fun activities and panel discussions. The event was free and celebrated the importance of the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The latest effort is coming through FDOT's Barrier Islands Traffic Study, an effort to evaluate traffic on Sarasota and Manatee county's barrier islands and the adjacent roadways on the mainland.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 10, 2017
Barrier island traffic study reaches second milestone

Town leaders will evaluate the study's latest figures in an effort to improve the island's traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Gerald Monteleone last displayed his aluminum sculpture work in the lobby of a New Jersey medical center where his parents were treated. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 31, 2019
Runway rookies learn what it takes to make an iconcept fashion show piece

Beaux Arts Ball's iconcept fashion show offers new designers a unique opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Jovan Cine.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 22, 2015
Family Promise indulges in Just Desserts

Wine, sweets and smooth music were all on the menu for the Family Promise Sarasota event the 7th annual Just Desserts Friday, March 20 at the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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