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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2014
Planning Commission vets 2050 changes

Sarasota County staff presented the second phase of proposed tweaks to Sarasota 2050 Thursday. The new changes make environmental aspects of the long-term growth regulations more flexible for developers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 27, 2021
County amends affordable housing incentives

The changes mean developers who build east of I-75 no longer have to include affordable units, but they can opt to.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2023
State finds no wrongdoing in investigation of One Park, Erik Arroyo

The Florida Division of Law Enforcement has closed its investigation into a city commissioner regarding a donation his charity accepted from a One Park investor.

  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2025
Carole Salmon

Carole Salmon, A longtime resident of Longboat Key, FL and Active Member of the Sarasota/Longboat Key community, passed away on May 31, at the age of 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 18, 2022
This Week in A+E: Jan. 20 to Jan. 26

International tango sensations, virtuosos musicians, award-winning theater and more dot the Sarasota's arts and entertainment scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny benefits schoolhouse

Becky Ayech has put on the "country" fundraiser for 39 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2022
No solid dates yet for cell tower construction at Lorraine/SR 64

Residents near the area surrounding the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 64 have a shot at better reception.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2023
Former HGTV star John Gidding offers gardening advice in Lakewood Ranch

About 125 people showed up to meet the former host of "Curb Appeal" at the Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Center of the storm

As a barrier island, Longboat Key is vulnerable to hurricanes, but historically the island has avoided major storm damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 8, 2023
Housing trumps traffic concerns in Bahia Vista Apartments approval

The Sarasota City Commission approved the rezoning and site plan for Bahia Vista Apartments over Arlington Park cut-through traffic concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2020
Growth still on the rise in Lakewood Ranch area

Interesting projects flood into Manatee County for permitting.

  • East County
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 4, 2024
Hurricanes shifted 60% of Longboat Key sand placed since 2021

Town staff and coastal consultants explained how the dunes lost height and vegetation and pressed the need for a long-term solution to one of the island's most erosive areas.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2017
Natural Beauty: How to create the fresh-face look that's perfect for the heat

Three local makeup artists gave us their best tips and tricks for an easy, barely-there makeup look.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • May 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 31

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events happening in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton May 31-June 6.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Crabs can't keep claws off each other

Alfred and Jwannette Dirwanger spotted this pair of crabs who couldn't keep their claws off of each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2019
Restaurant planned for former Longboat gas station

Whitney's restaurant is hoped to be complete in the fall at intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

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  • News
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