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Results for: RebatesMe Referral Code "HY5FFS" – Earn Cashback on Every Purchase

  • By Ken Shelin |
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood and Bret Hauff | Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2018
Fewer condos, less density proposed for Colony site

Whittall's newest plan falls within boundaries of existing rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer monthly to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Colony Resort proposal will go to referendum

The referendum will decide whether to allow 180 residential units on top of the existing 237 tourism units in the planned $1B redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
News Briefs

Plea deal struck for fatal 2012 DUI crash on Siesta; Controversy continues to cook at Bob's Boathouse; Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2020
East County students can get free meals through Manatee County schools

Manatee County students 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch every day through Dec. 31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 1, 2019
Church of the Redeemer can hear the bells, too

The church famous for its bells teaches downtown residents about what they mean.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 11, 2016
Longboat Key volunteers might be sought for Charter Review Board

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a Charter Review Committee at least once every 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 16, 2011
Home, Sweet Home

Lake Erie College of Osteophathic Medicine student Lauren Acton bought her first home in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Her sale was the 8,000th for Ranch developer Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Shoebox drive targets seniors in need

Organizers of the ninth annual Community Shoebox Reception hope to collect 1,000 filled shoeboxes for homebound seniors in need of the bare necessities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Copenhagen Imports |
  • November 25, 2024
Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Skimmer swipes card info at Mobile station

Longboat Key police plan to pump license-plate camera information and surveillance videos to find out who’s responsible for the high-tech heist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Main Street

In 2014, Main Street saw a flurry of businesses coming and going - a level of activity that appears ready to continue throughout the heart of the city in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2015
Skimmer swipes card info at Mobile station

Longboat Key police plan to pump license-plate camera information and surveillance videos to find out who’s responsible for the high-tech heist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 1, 2023
Investment in police compensation, vehicles already paying off

Take-home vehicles and increased salaries and benefits for Longboat officers have helped the department fill vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddler Storytime

The Selby Public Library held Toddler Storytime on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Youth Program Room for children to enjoy singing, dancing, and reading. Toddler Storytime is held every Tuesday and is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old. 'The library is a form of socialization [for Henry] so we come here every week,' said Annie Schiller mother of 19 month - old Henry. 'His favorite part is the puppet show.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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