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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 31, 2017
Film review: 'Elle'

Isabelle Huppert doesn't disappoint in this thrilling bait-and-switch revenge story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Guest conductor Gerard Schwarz. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 11, 2019
'Classical Romance' shines with warm, romantic sounds of Western European classics

Sarasota Orchestra begins its Masterworks series with guest conductor Gerard Schwarz

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hideaway Bay resident Philip Tyson spoke against the 10% millage rate hike.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2013
Longboat commission sets millage at 2.0760

The rate is up 10% from last year, meaning that a property owner with a $500,000 home will pay $94.20 more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lourdes Ramirez is a Siesta Key resident and president of the Sarasota County Coalition of Neighborhood Associations.
  • By Lourdes Ramirez |
  • February 16, 2012
My View: Post-disaster response plan needs to be a priority

After a hiatus of a little more than a year, Sarasota County has restarted the process of creating its Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractor E. T. MacKenzie began work today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2014
Reclaimed water project produces road closure

The intersection of State Road 70 and Palmbrush Trail, in Lakewood Ranch, is closed through Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Lido Pool agreement approved

The Lido Beach Pool will continue to be operated by its current concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 19 Nap time 9:59 a.m. - 100 block of Broadway. Suspicious Vehicle. Police observed a man lying down in a sport utility vehicle parked at the Broadway public beach access. The man told police he was early for an appointment at a real-estate office and had pulled over to take a quick nap.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
EcoFest is an all-day free festival that includes fitness demonstrations and live music.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Wellness EcoFest

The festival's mission is to create awareness for living healthy and to teach the community the importance of a healthy planet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 17, 2016
Tucker B. heads off to sea

The subadult loggerhead turtle was found on May 22 and has spent the last four months at Mote Marine's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2013
UPDATE: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy

Witnesses found 55-year-old Mitch Phelps pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Manatee seeks new planning commissioner

Manatee County government will accept applications through June 26 for a recently vacated seat on Manatee County Planning Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango, at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2015
Ten things to do on Longboat Key this summer

If you’re looking to fill those summer days and nights, check off these summer must-dos from your bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his basketball camp July 11-15
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2016
Lakewood Ranch bugged out on midges

Dragonflies can scratch off 300 mosquitoes a day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2020
Traffic: Officials respond

Longboat town commissioners sent comments about traffic to Sarasota commissioners and FDOT, requesting immediate action and better coordination. And the city’s response? The usual nothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
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