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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024

Islandwide transit, a vacant commission seat and beach erosion are just a few of the issues on tap for Longboat in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 13, 2025
Life in Sarasota is back to normal for the 2025-26 season

With recovery from the 2024 hurricanes largely complete, the Sarasota you return to is largely back to normal, among other news to catch up on from while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 27, 2023
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2024
Heartbreaking loss for Lakewood Ranch community

Amy Sessions cherished her family and helped others from behind the scenes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 10

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2023
Are we the Byzantines?

Nowhere is it foreordained that America has a birthright to remain the world’s preeminent civilization. We should take heed from all of the parallels that led to the fall of the Byzantine empire.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
'Hal' of famer: Hal Lenobel

Commissioner Hal Lenobel resigned this week after 12-and-a-half years. He is the longest-serving commissioner in recent town history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Sand sculpting events coincide

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is up against another sand-sculpting event the same weekend. But reality TV stars could help build hype.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Developer pitches Main Street hotel

County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 24, 2016
The Art of Advertising: Ringling alum broadens the definition of art

Pedro Pérez exhibit explores the creative process of an advertiser.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 18, 2016
Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Learning Curve

Sarasota High junior defensive lineman Gerome Howard has only been playing football for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Tracking turtle watchers

Beginning in May, Turtle Watch volunteers hit the beach before the sun rises in search of turtle nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 16, 2014
Market Watch

A currency crash and the effect on investments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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