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The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This year's event features a variety of casino games.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2015
Kiwanis Valentine's Day tickets still available

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has 20 tickets remaining for tomorrow's Valentine's in Monte Carlo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
North American Properties partners Dale Hafele and Shawn McIntyre say they expect to start construction of the new facility in the fall of 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2017
Road improvements drive commercial center

Publix is the only tenant signed to date.

  • East County
  • News
ODA senior Reanna Gregory sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine School of North Port 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brett Gastman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Key gets thumbs up from travel writer

Brett Gastman, 10, vacations on Longboat Key with his family. His grandparents, Ted and Sara Gastman, have owned a Beachplace unit for more than 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terri Weagant and Michelle Aravena act in Asolo Rep's production of "Roe." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 21, 2018
Politics gets personal in Lisa Loomer’s 'Roe' at the Asolo Rep

"Roe" is a pro-choice play that's both serious and surprisingly funny.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
i-Ride Sarasota's top destinations have been downtown supermarkets, including the Whole Foods on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand will be placed just north and south of the severely eroded beach near Longbeach condominiums.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2014
Sand arriving next month

The town manager is optimistic that sand placed on the north end of the Key will act as a buffer before two groins are installed in summer 2015 to hold sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tammy Taylor has taken the job as business development manager for the Neuro Challenge Foundation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation hires business development manager

Neuro Challenge Foundation hires Tammy Taylor to be its business development manager

  • East County
  • News
Kayla Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is one of several shopping plazas located within the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mote tags whale sharks off Sarasota County shore

Mote scientists located five whale sharks, which can be identified by their polka-dotted pattern, offshore of Longboat Key and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Town, WCIND to draft agreement on cost share for $760,235 sand project

The town's estimated cost for an upcoming West Coast Inlet Navigation District (WCIND) dredging project that will place sand on the severely eroded north end this summer will be approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Evans, aka the man I will be jealous of for the rest of my life.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Et tu, YouTube?

In a special edition, four YouTube series are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 20, 2020
Rock of Ages

Forget going quietly into retirement. The members of Lakewood Ranch’s Blue Pelicans are ready to rock their golden years.

  • LWR Life
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota County redistricting sparks questions, concern

Residents and officials wonder how the redistricting will effect the 2020 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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