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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 25, 2023
Keeping beaches dark still priority through turtle nesting season

Artificial light disorientation calls to Mote Marine Aquarium & Laboratory spiked during the 2022 turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
P&Z sends north-end cell tower support signal

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted 8-1 to recommend an ordinance for an Outline Development Plan for a proposed cellular tower at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

New amenities to the park include a playground and a splash pad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 6, 2011
Crowd has a blast despite rained-out fireworks

The chance of rain was 30%. At least, that's what the weather forecast predicted for Saturday as the Fourth of July weekend approached. Early forecasts called for showers Friday night and Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Community Day ditches glasses in favor of DIY viewing

After learning that its glasses may not be authentic, Hershorin Schiff Community Day School decided to get crafty.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2023
Willis Elementary hosts first Games with Grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Grandparents enjoyed meeting their grandchildren's teachers and friends while playing games.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2025
City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Developer advances bayfront condo plans

Plans for a residential building near the Hyatt Regency have been adjusted, but the developer still plans to build an 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 22, 2015
Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota Architecture Week kicks off in style

The inaugural The American Institute of Architects Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Sarasota Architecture Week is an event series that will feature an exhibit at the Center for Architecture Sarasota June 6 through 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Squatters pay cash for keys to Colony

APRIL FOOLS - Neighbors of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort say current guests are squatters, not celebrities, and they want them out of here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 20, 2016
Christ Church holds potluck dinner

The church held one of their monthly gatherings on Aug. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 10, 2014
County staff plans for the unthinkable

Sarasota County staff publicly unveiled a first draft of its post-disaster redevelopment plan at a Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday. The county began drafting the plan in 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat planners want Pattigeorge’s site to always have a restaurant

The former 7,241-square-foot Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant on Longboat Key will soon be torn down.

  • Longboat Key
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