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  • By John McGuire |
  • July 28, 2017
Final phase of Longboat's Bayfront Park project is underway

The park's beach access will be closed until construction is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2017
Katherine Harris marrying Texas man

The former Florida secretary of state and U.S. representative will live in Amarillo and Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballrooom

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2015
Bullock directs plan for traffic meeting

The town manager hopes to build bridges with agencies to ease backups, or at least alleviate what residents see as a traffic spike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Artist carves out new hobby

A former avid runner, Blaine Broadbridge enjoys a new pastime of crafting wooden creations in his garage.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2014
Sarasota Open moves to Lakewood Ranch

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open will now be held at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2013
Moments in time

Low-speed vehicles may be the hot topic on Siesta Key right now, but it isn't the first time a low-speed mode of transportation has come into question. Motorized bicycles became the topic of conversation in 1976 on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2022
Sarasota senator sponsors cigarette butts bill

The measure would give local governments the ability to ban smoking on beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County readies as tropical system approaches

Lake Manatee Dam work is complete, and sandbag stations are open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 31, 2024
Vow renewal event set for Valentine’s Day on Longboat Key

Longboat couples are invited to commemorate their special day with a vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2024
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2025
Online romance ends in trespassing warning

Boy meets girl online; boy gives girl credit card number; girl has surprise child and "cousin"; boy lets girl move in; boy finally figures it out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Welly speaks to local groups

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager is presenting an overview of its $400 million Islandside plans to residents and members this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2012
Father-and-son team up to capture life on Siesta

Ryan and Shawn McLaughlin have teamed up to create a website that will showcase videos related to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
County expects record turnout for primary

So far, 3,791 Republicans registered in Sarasota took advantage of early voting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2011
Lakewood executive director resigns

Bob Fernandez has resigned after three-and-one-half years of managing community affairs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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