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  • By Thomas Luzier |
  • October 23, 2019
My View: Time for a reality check on Selby

Not in my backyard opposition to master plan has played out to an extreme.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2025
Sarasota County closes business at 1660 Ringling Blvd.

With staff having vacated in preparation for the final move to its new center, the Sarasota County Commission gaveled out its final meeting on Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Harris |
  • February 12, 2025
Longboat resident's idea deserves a spot at the park

Dogs with disabilities, permanent or temporary, still need exercise at their local park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Longboat: top issues to watch in 2014

We compiled a look at some of Longboat Key's most pressing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 8, 2011
Music Review: The Sarasota Music Festival

Driving home Friday, June 3, from the country's No. 1 beach, top down on my convertible, Sirius satellite radio was playing Schubert's "Trout" quintet in a knockout performance by the Takacs Quartet with pianist Andreas Haefliger and bassist Joseph Carver.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2022
Town considers water navigability responsibility

The commission opted to ask town staff to investigate the effect of townwide change to boat size rules due to complaints of a boat impeding a canal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2015
DID seeks public input on flower baskets

Beginning Thursday, the Downtown Improvement District will ask residents to weigh in on their favorite configuration of a proposal to install flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Where should your flowers go?

A downtown group wants resident feedback as it works on installing flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Quay owners envision energetic district

The developer of the former Sarasota Quay property has plans for a lively 15-acre project that embraces its surroundings, though some nearby residents are bracing for impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2021
Longing for Longboat

Some snowbirds didn't fly south for the winter and are living out their first northern chill in years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2015
A+E Year in Review

A look at some of the top moments from 2015

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

If I Were A Size Two; Back in action; Crafting a show

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 7, 2020
Longboat Key sees reduced revenue from COVID-19 pandemic

The town of Longboat Key's 2021 fiscal year budget started Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's advice

Commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role, but some question her performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2026
Garbage collection a hot topic at town hall meeting in Lakewood Ranch

One constituent requested new residents be tested for their skills in negotiating roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 3, 2022
A day in the life of a Longboater: Meet TPC's Suzy Brenner

Brenner is the executive director of The Paradise Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2014
Long Ball

Senior catcher Brandon Chapman hit a pair of home runs to help power the Sarasota High baseball team to a 14-2 victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
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