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Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Between state and city funding, $445,422 is going toward improvements to the Federal Building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2017
State issues historic preservation grant for Federal Building

The city received nearly $300,000 in state funding for improvements to the downtown building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state grant will go in part to further Embracing Our Difference's annual art display in downtown Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Embracing Our Difference.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 24, 2017
Embracing Our Differences receives latest grant

The Sarasota nonprofit received $20,000 to further its art education programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andreas Leonardo Montilla-Monsalve
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 24, 2017
Man stabbed after argument in night club, deputies say

After two men knocked over the victim's drink, he was later hit in the face and stabbed in the back, according to a release from deputies.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner

Members gathered at a Lido Key home for the catered dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lido Pool, located at 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, is temporarily closed for repairs.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2017
Lido Pool remains closed following lightning strike

The pool is likely to remain closed for at least the rest of the week as the city works to repair the damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marie Pelicano photographed these birds flocking on the shore of Lido Key. Shorebirds’ lives depend on healthy coastal features such as beaches, water and dunes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2017
Your Florida birds

These are a few bird-centric photos submitted by readers to our weather and nature photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phillip Broomhead works with Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive students. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2017
Phillip Broomhead joins guest faculty at Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

The former Royal Ballet principal shares his approach to teaching young dancers.

  • Arts + Culture
Snooty died on Sunday at the South Florida Museum. File photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 23, 2017
Snooty, world's oldest known manatee, dies at 69

South Florida Museum attributes famous manatee's death to an accident.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Krug won the USTA Girls' 12 Clay Court Championships doubles title with Tsehay Driscoll. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 22, 2017
ODA student wins USTA clay court doubles title

The 12-year-old partnered with Tsehay Driscoll in the tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 22, 2017
City rededicates, renames Pineapple Park for Paul Thorpe

The park will now be called Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park .

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials from the Sarasota Police Department and Florida Department of Health speak at a press conference July 21 following the arrest of Ronald Wheeler.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 21, 2017
Sarasota doctor arrested for practicing without license

Ronald Wheeler was arrested July 20 after having his license revoked in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 21, 2017
School Board to lower millage rate

The millage rate for fiscal year 2017-2018 is down and the taxable property value is up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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