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Larry Greenspon
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 5, 2022
Larry Greenspon qualifies for Maccabiah Games in 2022

The Longboat Key tennis player will be heading to his fifth appearance at the games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch continues to be the nation's No. 1-selling, multigenerational community as announced Tuesday by real estate consulting firm RCLCO.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 4, 2022
The Villages reclaims top spot over Lakewood Ranch as best-selling master-planned community

Lakewood Ranch remains nation's No.1-selling, multigenerational community as the RCLCO consulting firm issues survey results.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse has said the development of a master trail system has been one of his top priorities since taking office.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 4, 2022
Manatee County approves funding toward design of trail system

Commissioners earmark $1.5 million for the design of trail system that would link Sarasota and Hillsborough counties. The money is part of the $78.3 million the county is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 4, 2022
At-home COVID-19 testing kits available at Manatee County libraries

Manatee County will be distributing 7,500 at-home COVID-19 tests at all county libraries on Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • News
Racelle Weiman spoke at the Dec. 14 meeting.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 4, 2022
'Miracle on the Key' gets Longboat talking

The Longboat Key Democratic Club and the Republican Club of Longboat Key have been meeting for months to talk about their differences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2022
City advances plan to add 30 docks to Sarasota Yacht Club

Three existing dock structures will be rebuilt and a fourth added.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ceremonial shovels and an earthmover from Moss Construction Management were ready for the groundbreaking on Oct. 25. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boats will land at Historic Spanish Point's Packing House dock, where a restored vessel is often moored. File photo
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 4, 2022
New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department often assists the Fire Rescue Department on emergency calls. Photo provided by Longboat Key Police Department spokesperson Tina Adams.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 4, 2022
Longboat Key police to begin accreditation process in early 2022

The Barancik Foundation provided the town a grant worth $274,850 to help the Longboat Key Police Department get accredited.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Garrett works at the barber shop when not in school.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 4, 2022
Sarasota High School student cuts hair after hours

Seventeen-year-old Landon Garrett works as a licensed barber outside of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The inaugural March 2020 Savor the Sounds drew more than 100 people.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 4, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series to return on Longboat Key

The series was canceled in early 2020 after just one concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A pair of yard signs in support of Siesta Key incorporation.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 3, 2022
Local delegation to decide fate of Siesta Key incorporation

Sarasota County legislatures will vote on Siesta Key incorporation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2022
Sidney Katz

Sidney Katz was born in a cold-water tenement flat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 27, 1917.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The town of Longboat Key hasn't held its annual Citizens Academy course in person since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key Citizens Academy planning to return in January

The free classes about the town of Longboat Key government are offered starting on Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2022
Gregory James LaPensee

Gregory James LaPensee, 39, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away December 14, 2021. Greg was born on December 17, 1981 and was a true Manatee County native.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Police received a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Main Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2022
Woman charged with murder in New Year's Main Street shooting

37-year-old held on $1.1 million bond.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. Jordyn Byrd stars in volleyball and girls basketball at Cardinal Mooney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2022
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2022

These rising stars demand your attention.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Inside the Town Commission Chambers, the town has used signage to ensure members of the public are maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key re-establishes COVID-19 precautions at town facilities

Inside town facilities, Longboat Key is requiring masks to be worn in common areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 10-member board, which has been at work since August considering potential alterations to the city’s foundational governing document.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2022
Sarasota's Charter Review Committee OKs recommendation for elected mayor

Proposal needs City Commission approval before heading to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Francisco Llosa of Florado/Sharp Printing (center) breaks in front of the field to put a shot on goal. His team won the title match 10-8 over Hillcroft/Hawkwood.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2022
Thrills mark new year at Sarasota Polo Club

High-scoring title match highlights Sarasota Polo Club action

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An overhead look at what will become Center Point at Lakewood Ranch. The CASTO project is located on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and University Parkway.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 2, 2022
2022 construction projects take shape in Lakewood Ranch

Another big year on tap for East County's formation.

  • East County
  • News
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says offerings in Waterside Place will take off in 2022.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2022
Sarasota crowds flock to New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop

The annual block party returned on Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 8372 Catamaran Circle sold for $2,965,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,160 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 31, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area sales at $2,965,000

Eight homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell in excess of $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2021
2021 through the lens in Sarasota

A look back in pictures to the year we (almost) got back to normal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Weyant qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 400-meter individual medley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
1. Jillian Herbst, Olivia Laney, Ella Dodge, Grace Hogie, Jayla Doust, Addyson Bruneman, Taylor Shepherd and Callie Bua rush to greet Cassidy McLellan at home following McLellan's walk-off triple.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 30, 2021
Top-10 moments of the East County sports season

Lakewood Ranch High softball tops 2021 moments with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 30, 2021
Florida is the place to be

When Floridians look at the ‘2021 Year in Review,’ while strife was rampant elsewhere, hopefully, Floridians will remember and see that Florida was a lone beacon for freedom. We need to keep it that way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County purchased this 161-acre plot of vacant land at the corner of S.R. 64 and Lena Road for $32.5 million in Oct. 2020.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 30, 2021
Manatee County ponders sale of its controversial 2020 land purchase at Lena Road and SR 64

Manatee County's plans for an operations center at Lena Road and SR 64 could be scrapped.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 29, 2021
Longboat Key's Year in Photos: 2021

A look back at the news of the year, with an accent on the visuals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 28, 2021
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner, 2021

It’s been another wacky year on the streets of Longboat Key. Just have a look.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 28, 2021
Top Longboat-area real estate sales of 2021

Here are the real estate sales that made the headlines in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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