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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2020
Amendment would allow legal use of fireworks

If approved, residents over the age of 18 would be able to use fireworks on July 4, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2021
Letter writer says Manatee County needs new animal shelter

As Manatee County considers building a new animal shelter in East County, some letter writers back public-private partnerships.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Cougars volleyball gets assist from crowd

Cardinal Mooney had some help during its first match of a long, season-opening road stint.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Braden River beats Lakewood Ranch in return of football rivalry

The two programs had not played since 2018

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 2, 2023
Longboat Key residents to walk to cure ALS

Bob and Teresa Simmons will lead the Simmons Sole Mates at the Walk to Defeat ALS at Payne Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2023
Longboat Key art festival draws a crowd

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts was held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2022
Getting away: Red Bug Slough

A pocket of old Florida can be found in the middle of some Sarasota suburbs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 21, 2022
Secur-All Insurance cuts ribbon at new Longboat Key location

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the longtime business's new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 26, 2015

SCOPE hosts community discussion workshop

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2016
Killer Aspirations: Filmmaker gets dark with 'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer'

‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ takes a darkly comedic look at the universal desire for a sense of purpose.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2019
Picture of Health: Wendy Abner

The East County resident cycles through a healthy life.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
Thunder bats taking opponents by storm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 28, 2021
Commission considers redistricting, repealing single-member districts

Commissioners are considering what data to use for redistricting and whether voters want to get rid of single-member districts, which were approved in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 7, 2022
Sand sculptors amp up for the Crystal Classic

People come from around the region to marvel at the sensational sand sculptures, take sand sculpting lessons and enjoy the beach at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2022
Region keeps eye on gathering storm; DeSantis adds Sarasota, Manatee to emergency list

The storm could grow into Ian, and forecasts point it toward Florida by next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 26, 2022
County could cut Longboat water supply before storm, chief says

The town urges residents to prepare before the likely order to evacuate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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