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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Plans for new park shift into drive

Construction on 40-acre park expected to begin in a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
Ringling Corridor expansion halts

County commissioners agreed to shift the county's priorities east because of an ongoing conflict with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 20, 2009
'Design Star' finalist dreams up a white Christmas

Jason Champion creates a modern holiday look for a Longboat Key estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2018
Club hears expert's take on Bitcoin

Kiwanis Club on Longboat Key welcomes David Kotok, a chairman and co-founder of Cumberland Advisors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2016
Project completion still set in concrete

I-75-University Parkway project running on time and budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Rotary Club cooks up Pioneer Picnic tradition

Swamp cabbage takes center stage at the club's 41st annual picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 15, 2025
County proposes take-or-leave-it offer to Hermitage Artist Retreat

The Sarasota County Commission offers a lump sum to help hurricane restoration at the Hermitage providing it assumes responsibility for repairs going forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
CONA opposes changes to Sarasota 2050 Plan

President Lourdes Ramirez says changes to the plan could increase taxes for Sarasota County residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: What is the business plan?

We keep reading and re-reading the 34 goals members of a town subcommittee presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission to be adopted into the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Jaleel Duncan

The Lakewood Ranch wideout talks getting into football and his future goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 16, 2023
The Paradise Center hosts beginners pickleball workshop

Volunteer certified instructor Terri Noyes and other experienced pickleball players give the low-down on the fastest-growing sport in the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Longboat leaders lament spike in traffic congestion

Although immediate congestion was expected, the town is still concerned about long-term placement of pedestrian crossings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 15, 2019
Business meets bags for entrepreneur and fashionista Shari Phillips

Shari Phillips' Kate Spade-filled purse collection is far from boring.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad traded to Phillies organization

He will report to the Clearwater Threshers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2015
Ed Zunz files for wife's commission seat

Longboat Key District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz seeks a break from her 13 years of consecutive service to the town. Her husband, Ed, is filing to run for her commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2014
World of Beer to expand to Eat Here building

After revealing plans to move to downtown Sarasota, World of Beer co-owner Dean Lambert confirmed the bar will move into the Main Street building occupied by Eat Here.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 29, 2021
County names Legacy Trail extension trailheads

Construction on the three extensions segments is expected to be fully complete by the end of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 12 Safety first 7:30 p.m. - Off the Key. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a juvenile for riding a motorcycle without a helmet on Longboat Pass Bridge. It was discovered the boy was riding a moped, but he still received tickets for driving with a learner's permit only and not wearing a helmet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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