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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota County says Siesta house barricade is unauthorized, homeowners remove ropes

Sarasota County officials sent a letter to the homeowners asking them to remove the barricade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
SCAT rolls out new routes, buses and mobile site

With the release of 19 new buses, a new Siesta route and a mobile website, Sarasota County Area Transit hopes to attract more riders, especially to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2010
Paid parking on hold again

City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2012
Light's green for new facility

Lakewood Ranch officials have closed on the property and financing for the maintenance facility project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 16, 2021
Longboat to vote on mask mandate renewal

An emergency meeting is set for March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 24, 2021
Charter Review Board postpones single-member district debate

Residents argued for 90 minutes the merits of single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Located at 1438 Boulevard Of The Arts, this downtown Thai and sushi spot is the perfect spot to kick off an evening on the town (or treat yourself to a tasty lunch!).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Comment: Lakewood embodies sport's best

Nine years ago, 12 Little League baseball players walked onto the field with big dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2024
Ray Turner says District 5 will get a long-term plan and transparency from him

The Manatee commissioner, who is running for reelection, stresses the county must "get ahead of the growth."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 22, 2025
Manatee County chips away at comprehensive plan rewrite

Residents will get another chance to weigh in on the process this summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A town employee turned in two ballasts, a pair of rubber work gloves and two electrical items that he found in the middle of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 21, 2020
Paddling in Peace

Think Gulf Coast beaches are your only waterfront respite? Think again. Take a quick drive east for a trip back in time, and experience the unspoiled Florida wilderness along the waters of Peace River.

  • LWR Life
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 11, 2023
Longboat, Sarasota discuss Fruitville lane reduction, infrastructure projects

Commissioners from Longboat Key and the city of Sarasota met on Oct. 9 to share updates on infrastructure projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Eva Rey becomes new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Eva Rey started Aug. 1 as the executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Allan Gehrig |
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Picture of Health: Susannah "Zana" Carbajal

The East County resident uses her kids to help her get a good work out in Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • Health
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