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County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cars parked on the side of the street in the Longbeach Villages neighborhood of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longbeach Village residents push for resident-only parking

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to hold a virtual meeting on June 15 to discuss parking in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Eliminate the pavilion and pool; keep it simple

So what's next for the Lido Beach project?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I knew early on that I didn't want to be on stage, but I enjoyed the whole world of theater and the only way to make a contribution to that world was working backstage," says Erin MacDonald.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

  • Arts + Culture
The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

  • East County
  • News
More than 100 citizens packed the commission chambers, with some wearing shirts that say "Rigged" on them.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County Commission moves ahead with two redistricting maps

The maps drew controversy, with many Newtown residents saying they would be disenfranchised.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
An unknown man held a gun to another man's head during a robbery after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2013
Man robbed at gunpoint

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Roberts, Lauren Ward, Dylan Jones and Neil Levine. Photo by Marty Fugate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 29, 2016
Theater review: Little Grey Hat Productions at Starlite Lounge

Dylan Jones debuted three works in progress.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In a revamped proposal, Chuck Whittall'      s proposal for Colony redevelopment would no longer rely on 12-story towers, as seen in this artist rendering.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 24, 2017
Colony developer cuts height of proposed buildings

Chuck Whittall said the decision is based on the concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Crew senior Megan Caron said she would still race if it was an option, as she does not want to miss the chance to make memories. Photo courtesy Megan Caron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2020
High school seniors talk potentially losing final season

The FHSAA has suspended all athletic events indefinitely.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cast of "The Tragedy of Hamlet," Asolo Rep's Presentation of an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Touring Production. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2016
Shakespeare Hits the Road with Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep’s touring production brings the essence of ‘Hamlet’ to young audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Demolition on Pattigeorge's begins

The entire demolition process is expected to take two weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teacher and National Honor Society advisor Betty Rogers, Meghan Grabowski, Jordan Weber, Alex Byers, James Davenport, Reese Vita, Tyler Shanahan, Josh Hallinger and Nick Owens, of A Plan for Good. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
School board

Phillippi Shores wins at national music festival; Cardinal Mooney helps the homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A town employee turned in two ballasts, a pair of rubber work gloves and two electrical items that he found in the middle of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2009
Sarasota shelter slashes adoption fees

With its shelter overcrowded, Sarasota County's Animal Services is offering lower adoption rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 10, 2016
Longboat Key may save $1.5 million on dredging

Town staff are currently reviewing three bids for the dredging of Longboat Pass and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hope Averill, 12, gets her hair done before she performs a solo dance
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players End of Year Showcase

The Players Theatre of Sarasota hosted a performance for its students enrolled in studio classes on May 30 at the theater. Students age 5 to 77 demonstrated knowledge they learned in on-camera to stage acting, hip hop to tap dance, youth and adult singing and students.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
News Briefs

Observer names associate publisher; MTC students show off skills

  • East County
  • News
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