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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • November 18, 2014
Turkey & Tradition

Regardless of what food fills your table this upcoming day of thanks, the focus will most likely remain on the hospitality among friends and family, something the following Sarasotans hold dear.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Our View

How to divvy the tourist tax

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Let residents decide; Dedicated group helping beach-nesting birds

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 15, 2013
Low-speed vehicle debate set to accelerate

County officials will discuss controversial proposals to open Siesta Key roads to vehicles limited to no more than 25 mph during an Aug. 20 meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
The Ghost Hotel

John Ringling's Ritz-Carlton hotel stood vacant on the Key for more than 30 years, leading many locals to call it 'the Ghost Hotel.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Blocking the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2022
Proposed St. Armands developments prompt density concerns

St. Armands residents and Longboat Key leaders believe increasing maximum building height and redeveloping the Fillmore lot could add to traffic congestion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Population growth spawns prosperity. Development comes with it.

Anyone who lives in Florida, full or part time, and thinks they have the right to keep others from having what you have is delusional. Don’t like it? Go back to New Jersey.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Yacht Club leader preaches local involvement as key to progress

New Commodore Harry Anand brings his skills as a business leader, community activist and mayor to the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2024
FHSAA board approves NIL bylaws for high school athletes

Florida becomes the 36th state, plus Washington, D.C., to approve such bylaws.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2024
Manatee County needs to study reasons for Lakewood Ranch flooding

Summerfield residents say the release of extra water at the Lake Manatee Dam could be responsible.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 8, 2025
Follow the law when it comes to pickups in driveways

Nightclub noise will have negative impact in Lakewood Ranch, readers say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 10, 2025
Manatee planning board agrees to end boundary-line exceptions

Commissioners will have the final say in firming up the Future Development Area Boundary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
Architect selection timeline laid out for new performing arts center

The task force selected to recommend an architect for the replacement of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall holds its first meeting. It's scheduled to select a firm by April 2023.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 9, 2025
East County lacrosse player hopes for spot on Puerto Rican Olympic team

Cardinal Mooney alum Sean Laureano hopes to bolster his chances at playing in the Olympics with a good performance at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2025
Bay Isles Road could get a sprucing up

A project to replace storm-doomed trees in the median on Longboat Key's Bay Isles Road gains favorable reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2025
Commissioners spar over University Parkway roundabout

One Country Club resident says she will begin legal action because she feels the citizens' rights were violated.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 29, 2023
Resilient construction attempts to solve risks of beachfront living

Local architects explain how waterfront homes are built to withstand powerful storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 18, 2023
Hard Heart Burlesque unveils its Halloween show

The Sarasota burlesque troupe returns to McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre to spice up the spooky season.

  • Arts + Culture
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