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Sparklers are among the items not allowed under Manatee County's burn-ban rules.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Manatee County sets burn ban as dry conditions persist

Rainfall is well below levels seen in 2025.

  • East County
  • News
Stephen Smagacz, Supervisor of Streetlights and Signalization for Sarasota County, checks on the proper operation of streetlights along 17th Street.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Sarasota County raises red flag over copper wiring thefts

More than 3 miles of cable has been dug up and stolen of late, county says.

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 23, 2026
Business owners, town and chamber discuss 'surviving the summer'

The first Let's Talk Business roundtable included a wide range of business representatives, from luxury resorts to a picnic-friendly mom and pop shop.

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A feather banner is anchored next to the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Longboat Key staff are preparing an amendment that could prohibit that type of sign by refining the definition of flag in town code.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 23, 2026
Flag or sign? Town may tighten code as banners sprout on GMD

A Supreme Court decision prohibits towns from regulating displays based on their content, but size, manner or place restrictions are fair game.

  • Longboat Key
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Official renderings for the multiplex will be completed after the site plan is finalized, but this rendering offers a glimpse of what the facility at Premier Sports Campus North could look like.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 23, 2026
Public-private partnership ready to bring ice rink to Premier in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County would contribute $5 million to the approximately $80 million multiplex project.

  • East County
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The pizzeria offers mostly 13-inch and a handful of 8-inch pies.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 23, 2026
Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza is known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas.

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  • Eat + Drink
Paul Mattison, chef and owner of Mattison's, at SRQ Airport's First Class Flavors tasting event.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 22, 2026
SRQ airport highlights new concession with tasting event

Now that all its new restaurants and bars are open, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport introduced the vendors with a First Class Flavors event.

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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 22, 2026
Property tax overhaul may put Longboat Key library in jeopardy

A possible general fund impact of $87 million will force Sarasota County commissioners to make some "tough decisions." The future of the long-sought Longboat Key library may be among the casualties.

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Manatee County staff and key stakeholders toss ceremonial dirt to kick off construction on a half-mile trail segment that will span from the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant to Rye Preserver.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 22, 2026
Trail system breaks ground near Lake Manatee

The half-mile trail segment will lead from the Lake Manatee Water Treatment plant to Rye Preserve.

  • East County
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 19, 2026
New town manager recommended for Longboat Key

An in-state county administrator has been recommended for the town job with a start date in September.

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Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 18, 2026
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries

The 31-year-old Sarasota woman is held on no bond in the St. Armands and Webber Road break-ins.

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2026
Driver dies of injuries in blowout-triggered crash in Sarasota

The 6:53 a.m. crash took place at the Interstate 75 junction with Clark Road.

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Tony Barrett speaks at a candidate forum in April at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 18, 2026
Manatee County Commission candidate charged with domestic battery

Tony Barrett is currently an East Manatee Fire Rescue commissioner and vying for the at-large County Commission seat.

  • East County
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Work was underway along Madison Drive at Boulevard of the Presidents in late May.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 18, 2026
St. Armands landlord formally applies for Shore restaurant remake work

Kauffman Shore Properties LLC is seeking approval for its development plans on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 17, 2026
New city manager shifts first week focus to tax reform impacts

Four days into her new role as Sarasota city manager, property tax reform forced Karie Friling to shift focus to planning for possible general fund gap.

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