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Thousands of dead fish lined Lido Beach on Aug. 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota grapples with red tide's effects

Sarasota beaches were inundated with the unpleasant sights and smells associated with red tide this weekend. How does the community deal with the fallout?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2016
Holiday spirit sails through Sarasota Bay

The floating parade featured an extended route and viewing areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The jury is in session at “12 Angry Jurors” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. (Courtesy: The Players Centre)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2020
“12 Angry Jurors” paints film noir portrait of American justice

Players Centre production upholds convictions set forth in Reginald Rose's 1957 original

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 3, 2017
Half Shell undergoing quick exterior repair

Throughout the duration of repair, Half Shell will still be open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall

Whose development project proposal will Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners select? All unit owner eyes are on Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat commissioners cope with limitations of virtual meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission began its virtual meetings in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county will continue its redistricting discussion when it reconvenes later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • April 22, 2014
Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Leland Thompson performs a pow wow dance imitating the movements of the prairie chicken at the Sarasota Native American Indian Festival.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2014
VIDEO: Native American Festival draws crowds for crafts, dancing

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival kicked off Friday, with performances aimed at educating and entertaining the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 10, 2016
Porsches drive crowd to St. Armands

The 12th annual Porsches in the Park was hosted by Suncoast Motorsports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jay Bushell, 82, began rowing in 1946 after a lack of hand-eye coordination kept him off of the cricket field. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2015
The time of the ancient mariner

Jay Bushell rows about four times a week with the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kevin Cooper, pictured here, was appointed to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 9.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 9, 2015
Commission appoints Chamber executive to planning board

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper is appointed to Sarasota County Planning Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a bomb threat Monday in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2016
Bomb threat at Lakewood Ranch church proves hoax

Bradenton man arrested after making threat at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Lynches offers spirited end to St. Patrick's Day

Lynches Pub & Grub will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations Friday, March 15, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The six-bedroom property is called Snook Inn for its Old Florida resort-like feel.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 23, 2013
Web Year in Review: February 2013, Siesta Key $10 million home sale largest in two years

A waterfront home on the northern tip of Siesta Key sold for $10 million, the second highest sale price for a residential property in Sarasota County in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violent and nonviolent crime has decreased in Sarasota County in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2013
Sheriff's Office reports drop in crime

Crime in Sarasota County has fallen 10% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same timeframe the previous year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

  • East County
  • News
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