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By Jay Heater |
July 3, 2018

Survivors in Sync paddlers head for prestigious event in Florence, Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, based out of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, are headed for the prestigious Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.

East County
News

By Dylan Campbell |
February 5, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The junior guard led Sarasota High in scoring this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Brynn Mechem |
May 6, 2021

County considers improvements to fire department

The county is considering expanding its Rapid Response Unit and improvement stations in south Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Virginia Sanders |
May 19, 2010

Turtle-nest season begins

The 2010 turtle-nesting season officially began May 1, with many more serious problems facing the sea-turtle population than ever before.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
May 5, 2010

Longboat braces for Gulf oil-spill impact

Because oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig could impact the Gulf Coast of Florida, local agencies prepare to help.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
July 11, 2012

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
August 15, 2012

Manatee County awards more funding to Manatee Glens

Officials have agreed to fund Manatee Glens' request for an additional $545,000 to continue assisting other hospitals and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
May 10, 2012

Siesta Key welcomes newest visitors

A loggerhead turtle was observed nesting on Siesta Key on the first morning of sea-turtle nesting season. Two other nests were discovered the same day.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
December 6, 2012

News Briefs

Village Association to buy holiday lights; SCAT audit exposes fiscal weaknesses; County lifeguards to watch New Pass

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 20, 2019

FDOT money set aside to study Longboat Pass bridge

Replacement would be years away if study leads to that conclusion.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
May 29, 2019

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

East County
News

By Suzanne Elliott |
February 14, 2019

Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

Longboat Key
News

By Cassidy Alexander |
November 30, 2017

Looking back at a big hurricane season for Sarasota County

This season only brought two named storms to Sarasota. One you probably forgot. One you never will.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 13, 2015

Longboat Pass dredging permit moves forward

A permit period for filing objections to a Longboat Pass dredging project is over and the state is likely to issue a permit soon. But the project still needs a federal permit to proceed.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
January 20, 2015

Lido residents await dredging developments

With a short-term shoreline renourishment project already underway, Lido Key residents are now in a holding pattern as the city's long-range project undergoes design changes.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
January 21, 2015

Lido residents await dredging developments

The sight of a barge off the coast of Lido Key was a delight for members of the Lido Key Residents Association, as a meeting Saturday coincided with the commencement of sand-pumping for a shoreline renourishment effort.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
June 4, 2014

Dorfman runs for Charter Review Board

Former Sarasota City Commission candidate Richard Dorfman has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Charter Review Board, and another Sarasota County School Board candidate emerges.