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The latest design for the St. Armands Circle bathroom is intended to better reflect the existing look of the shopping district. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
City approves new design for St. Armands bathrooms

A St. Armands group is spending more than $380,000 to bring restrooms to the Circle by fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Bike, car, collision course

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 6, 2015
O' Christmas Tree: FirstSarasota singing tree comes to life

The 42nd annual Singing Christmas Tree kicks off performances Sunday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry Grossman wants a chance to review the town’s codes and Comprehensive Plan as a town commissioner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Grossman is ready to help plan the Key's future

Longboat Key commission candidate Larry Grossman wants to use his experience to help guide the town in its future planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Francis Tiner lives in city of Sarasota limits. His hens — or his "girls"— are fenced in his yard, and he considers them pets. "Chickens are personable," Tiner said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
County residents peck at chicken-keeping ban

CLUCK hopes the county will adopt similar chicken-keeping allowances as the city. Its online petition has garnered 600 signatures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Ranch district may limit access

Some supervisors on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 hope to make the Balmoral Woods Boulevard transponder-only access.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 19, 2020
Style: Tote-Ally Awesome Bags

Got a lot of stuff but nowhere to put it? Have no fear, these great totes are here.

  • LWR Life
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 9, 2016
Music Compound Grand Opening

Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 3, 2019
Kesha delivers "Godzilla" on request

My OMG days are winding down, the Black Tie App is working on updating, a local fashionista paints with color and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Kelly Ermold walked a 5-month-old Cavapoo named Finn on Feb. 18 along Gulf of Mexico Drive. Ermold said she’d like to see more places in Longboat Key where dogs aren’t required to wear a leash.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 22, 2021
Dogs, Longboat beaches don't mix

Unless it is a service animal, dogs are not allowed on the beach in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is attempting to collect $84,000 from the town to fund the island's trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Town holds firm on trolley payment

The town of Longboat Key won't pay Manatee County for a trolley service when no other municipality is paying for the same service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMA Board of Directors Treasurer Capt. Fred Derr presens former SMA Prep Head of Schools Phillip Eddy with a ceremonial saber Aug. 2, 2014.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2016
Sarasota Military Academy lawsuit moves forward

A special magistrate has recommended denying Sarasota Military Academy’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The camp starts July 10 at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, and runs through July 14. There are both half-day ($85) and full-day ($150) options available. The cost includes a free camp T-shirt.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Premier Sports Campus soccer camp spots remain open

The camp starts July 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This African grey parrot was loose in the Summerfield Park neighborhood for at least three days before being caught.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Returned flight for African grey parrot in Lakewood Ranch

Strawberries, hug lure escaped parrot from wild in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Burns with Coleen and Stephen Weiss
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche's in the Park

Owners of Porsches and people hoping Santa is really nice to them this year took over St. Armands Circle on Saturday, Dec. 10. Suncoast Motorsports hosted its 7th annual Porsche's in the Park featuring cars from all of Florida. Royal Pet Rescue also made an appearance with puppies for adoption.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School make their way to class. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Healthy start to school year in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area parents pleased with district's efforts to provide a safe environment.

  • East County
  • News
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