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  • By Emma Burke |
  • September 3, 2023
The best bagels in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Foodies know the difference between boiled and baked lumps of dough.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 21, 2024
Fun facts and features about the new St. Regis Longboat Key

With a grand unveiling on Aug. 16, the St. Regis Longboat Key opened its doors to locals and newcomers. The resort is filled with luxurious feats and nods to The Colony's legacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Longboat seeks solutions to Town Center parking problems

Commissioners discussed the need for more parking to accommodate events for the development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Legal action pending on term limits

A Sarasota attorney is considering legal action against the County Commission because of its proposed charter amendment on term limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
Residents call for changes to traffic management policies

As officials work to alleviate traffic troubles, an activist group wants to change the way the city accounts for the impacts of new growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Groin debate affects renourishment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sarasota County are debating whether or not a plan to include groins is the right course of action for the Big Pass dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2021
Sarasota boys, Riverview girls capture 4A swimming titles

The Rams had individual winners while the Sailors relied on their depth

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2024
Manatee County will offer $15.5M to expand Emerson Point Preserve

If sold to the county, the 98-acre property will increase the size of the existing preserve by a third.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2016
Logan’s departure leaves city homeless strategy in flux

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are leaving the responsibility of creating a housing first apparatus to the private sector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
Shelter showdown continues

The Sarasota County Commission accuses some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling the selection of a site for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 12, 2013
Budget puts recession in the past

The 2014 Sarasota County budget passed its first public hearing Monday, moving the proposed spending plan one step closer to final approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 2, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' looks back at a magical summer

The Mundy sisters don't know it, but their lives are about to be upended.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • June 23, 2016
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Corey DeAngelis |
  • July 18, 2019
Evidence clearly supports school choice

Florida families have five private school choice programs from which to select.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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