• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

News

Former Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act in Lakewood Ranch last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2011
Mark Wandall Foundation looks to future

The foundation will help raise money for a local family and All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch board member Susan Giroux and President Debbie Rubin are eager to get the new facilities open to the public.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2011
Humane Society opens facilities

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch officially opened June 18 its new adoption center and consignment boutique to the public.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2011
CDD readies budget

Residents in Heritage Harbour are concered about proposed hikes in next year's budget.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
News Briefs: 6.23.11

Detectives investigate incident in River Club; Deputies thwart vehicle burglaries; Clarification; Out-of-Door Academy names new trustee; Manatee's Class of 2011 nets $9 million in scholarships; Buchanan named to health subcommittee; Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

  • East County
  • News
Jimmy Eatrides stands on the Longboat Island Chapel property, where the cell tower would be erected.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 22, 2011
Longboat Island Chapel cell tower still in the works

The church is still working with Alpha Omega Communications to erect a tower on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Skyler Taylor, Sayward Grindley, Fallon Niesen and Christie Wile
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 22, 2011
Taking ballet lessons to the street

Sayward Grindley points out the handprints on the floor-to-ceiling windows and makes her case. First, folks are clearly paying attention to Sarasota Ballet's Studio 20, the new teaching and performance facility downtown on Lemon Street across from Mattison's City Grille, and that presence is increasing awareness of ballet, in general, and the Sarasota troupe, in particular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • June 22, 2011
Deal Us In

When to lose

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chair B.J. Webb and the rest of her board approved a request to modify two docks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2011
Lighthouse Point boat dock approval granted

The residents of Lighthouse Point received approval from the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board to extend and widen their two community boat docks in the lagoon off of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Grosskreutz has worked with the lecture series for the past three years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Tourism leader picked as town hall chair

The Ringling College Library Association chose Stephanie Grosskreutz, managing director of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, as chairwoman for its Town Hall 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Trevino, Andy Defee, Sam Barlow, Lifiate Poliard and Steve Dart. Courtesy of Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2011
Key Club honors outstanding employees

Five staff members were honored at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's 'Memory Makers' luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yellow Strawberry closed on the end unit formerly occupied by Barney's and then a fish store, as well as two adjacent units.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
San Marco seals deal for salon

The Yellow Strawberry has closed on three units in San Marco Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teamsters packed the Sarasota City Commission chambers to protest a proposed reduction in their pensions.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Protests over pensions, homeless dominate meeting

The Sarasota City Commission meeting heard union members objecting to pension cuts and homeless advocates protesting measures they believe are unfairly targeting transients downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting began at 9 a.m. at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
County discusses impact fees

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss two ordinances involving impact fees at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Donna Hayes will complete her eighth year with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2011
Hayes will not seek re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes said she plans to spend more time with her family.

  • East County
  • News
« 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

Sponsored Content
1
  • December 23, 2025
Program Four: Notes Unspoken
2
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe stars perform in the inaugural Weekend of Soul Dec. 27-28 at WBTT's Donelly Theatre.
  • December 23, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 25-31
3
Yvette Brown poses for a photo on Dec. 11 next to the trophy case by Booker's gym. Through the first six games of the Tornadoes' season, she led in points, rebounds and steals.
  • December 23, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown
4
Myakka City's Diane and Rich Bartoszek display a handmade ceramic nativity scene each year.
  • December 23, 2025
Decorating for Christmas with a personal touch in Lakewood Ranch
5
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025
  • December 23, 2025
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now