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Results for: Blue Guardian Coupon Code [ARCH30] - Get 30% off on all the Challenges

  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 26, 2026
Former Town Commissioner Randy Clair loved the water, Longboat and family

An avid sailor, loving father and husband and two-time town commissioner, Randy Clair made an impact on Longboat Key in his 29 years living on the island. He died Jan. 17 at age 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 3, 2020
Meals on Wheels collecting gifts for Manatee County seniors

Drive-thru gift collection for Manatee County seniors coming to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2021
Riverview football shut down by Venice

The Rams failed to generate enough offense in a 42-7 road loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Jaleski questions town breakwaters

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn't be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
Miss Florida visit kicks off Southside jog-a-thon

Southside Elementary School students looked up to Miss Florida - not only because she towered over them but also because of her passion for encouraging kindness wherever she goes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Sarasota to break ground on Honore extension

The 2.7-mile extension of Honore Avenue from Bee Ridge Road north to Fruitville Road will kick off with a groundbreaking at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The groundbreaking will be on the north side of Webber Street, east of Mapleloft Lane and west of the bridge on Phillippi Creek.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Observer Updates 06.24.10

After an outcry from members of the Harbor Acres and Bay Point Park neighborhoods, the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board has taken the proposal for a park at 1150 S. Orange Ave. off the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: It was a dark and stormy (and alarm-activating) night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Police to introduce Project Lifesaver

Information about the program to help track loved ones with cognitive disorders who wander away will be available at the public safety complex open house on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2013
Term limits and Sunshine highlight Chamber luncheon

Three leaders of local municipalities introduce themselves to the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce during Engage Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2024
The Mall at University Town Center kicks off summer with a luau

The mall hosted a Moana-themed luau with music, crafts and hula dancing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2025
Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 14, 2025
Some Breeze OnDemand vans recalled

Contractor replaces 21 of 29 affected vehicles in a fleet of about 70.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: 'Stuff the Breeze Bus' for county workers

Sarasota County government is cutting costs by requiring employees to supply their own office materials.

  • April Fools
  • By Tom Thomaides |
  • June 16, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch incorporation

The growth projected over the next 10-20 years will occur regardless of incorporation. However, by becoming a city, residents would have a much more active voice in how that growth and development occurs.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: We shall not abandon the plan

In adopting the Downtown Sarasota Master Plan in January 2001, the city of Sarasota embraced the responsibility for civic parking, after hosting over the course of several years an inclusive, informative and transparent process that gained consensus among our entire community for the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2019
Rep. Buchanan's choice: me or thee

First-term Republican is expected to vote against a Bradenton colleague to designate a House speaker for 2024-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 1, 2018
Longboat P&Z Chairwoman cautions Commission about Colony vote misunderstanding

Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman BJ Bishop said she should have taken more time to understand what exactly she was recommending in an ordinance for Town Commission approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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