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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Still to come: Town to tackle new projects

Implementing a canal maintenance program and replacing deteriorating pipes are among projects starting in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Bag-wearers to say, 'Bag meters'

Opponents of the city's parking meters will hold a rally Monday at Mattison's City Grille, then march to City Hall to voice concerns.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
Hermitage Artist Retreat's Andy Sandberg putting best foot forward

New CEO, artistic director plans on keeping a high profile — for himself and the retreat

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat to dredge 14 canals in the fall

Town plans to remove 15,000 cubic yards of material from canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
State Street merchants push to keep farmers market

The Sarasota Farmers Market plans to move some vendors from State Street to First Street, but some businesses are fighting to preserve the current layout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City, county hope to work past differing homelessness strategies

The city and county will meet next month to discuss regional homelessness issues. Can the two sides, pursuing distinct strategies, find any points of compromise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
East County couple reflects on summer road trip

After a 25-day, 4,700-mile road trip in their new RV, Jim and Kathy Keebler couldn't be more in sync about their new way to travel together - in their Class C RV.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Future of former Quay land lies in court case

A handful of investors and developers have recently shown interest in the property, but numerous challenges to its purchase and development could keep it in limbo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 3, 2013
SKVA praises plans for Siesta Trolley

The SKVA met for its monthly general meeting Tuesday; discussions included the recent approval of a SCAT-operated trolley service for Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2024
Community speaks up on Longboat Pass Bridge alternatives

The Longboat Pass Bridge project is still a ways out from construction, but public input will drive the next step in selecting an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 23, 2025
Canal sediment may be reused for Sarasota Bay pipeline

The $9.2 million canal dredging project planned years from now could benefit another major infrastructure project and save the town of Longboat Key money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 17, 2023
Via la Casa opens in Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza

The multipurpose shop is a coffee and wine bar, art gallery, home decor store and event space.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Former pro racer Michael Corbino Jr., 27, dies in crash

Corbino, 27, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29 after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a tree while traveling northbound on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 16, 2025
City sinks MarineMax lease extension proposal

Rather than granting a 25-year extension beginning 2037, the Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to reopen the lease with MarineMax for the storm-damaged marina on City Island based on an updated fair market appraisal.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
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Thunder walk off with win; SCS baseball perfect; Orioles to host clinic

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat Key commission signs off on support for ERA

Longboat Key joins list of local governments to support passage of amendment born in 1972.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Curfew lifted in Manatee County

Sheriff's Office advises people stay off the roads as much as possible

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival welcomes Rory Kennedy

Kennedy's most recent film "Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton" will kick off the Sarasota Film Festival this evening at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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