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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 9, 2024
Congregations on Longboat Key plan to unite at annual interfaith service

When the community needs a beacon of light, religious congregations started an interfaith ministry to encourage bonding and help between Longboat congregants and residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 30, 2018
Search for next Manatee superintendent could have local focus

School board members will covet candidates who appear to be long-term leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 9, 2019
Legacy Trail fans rejoice at unveiling of Laurel Road overpass

Pedestrians on Legacy Trail will now be safer following the completed construction of the Laurel Rd. overpass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 18, 2013
Nature center and industrial complex provide similar boons

The Audubon Society and Benderson Development will work together to create friendly boundaries on dual projects east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 8, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary

The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso's second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Our View

Union needs to face the music

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 17, 2011
My View: Let's all go Follywood!

The lemming-like rush to try to lure Hollywood filmmakers to Sarasota and Manatee counties is costly, ineffective and a little embarrassing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 19, 2016
Bayfront planning organization members revealed

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has announced the makeup of a nine-member board of directors that will be responsible for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2016
Report: Longboat wastewater pipe has longer lifespan

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County wants more options for beach improvements

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked staff to create options that could lead to the completion of the Siesta Key Public Beach improvements as fast as 18 months after their start.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2024
Track and field no easy task to coach

Sarasota High Head Coach Rosita Reyes explains the intricacies of the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Proposed Tara Boulevard bridge removed from Manatee's future traffic plan

Commissioners voted 5-2 to adopt the long-range Traffic Circulation Plan that includes the removal of a proposed bridge over the Braden River that would have connected Tara Boulevard and Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2016
Mike Moran wins Sarasota County Commission primary

The former planning commissioner beat fellow GOP candidate Frank DiCicco with 61% of the vote in the primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The company acquired land from M/I Homes and Newton Developments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
Marine explorer and conservationist has led a life of daring

Osprey explorer Scott Cassell has done it all, from being attacked by Humboldt squid to breaking world records, but he does it for the ocean.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2025
Sarasota prepares to line up new interim manager

As search begins again following Marlon Brown's 2024 retirement, a new face may temporarily lead City Hall staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2026
Sirius Day Spa opens new location in Lakewood Ranch entertainment hub

Owner Karen Medford says it has been a dream for her to own a spa at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 12, 2021
Parking rules prompt St. Regis redo before final vote

The newest proposal calls for 62 mechanical lifts to the St. Regis Hotel parking garage. It would increase parking from 405 total spaces to 468.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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