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SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2021
SCAT's on-demand ride service catches on with Longboaters

Sarasota County data shows from June 5-27, a total of 941 trips either started or ended in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is proposing reducing travel lanes on a one-mile stretch of Ringling and adding protected bike lanes. Images via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
City plots bike lanes on Ringling Boulevard

The city is gathering feedback on a proposal that would reduce the number of vehicular lanes on the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jory Murphy, Denise Cormier, Anne-Marie Cusson and Peggy Roeder in Asolo Rep's production of "Good People." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Good People'

For some folks, losing a job is the end of the world. Case in point: Margie Walsh (Denise Cormier), the protagonist of David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Good People,' the latest offering at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Jackson Nealis, an eighth-grader at St. Stephens Episcopal School, first became enamored with history after learning about the Titanic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth makes buzz about history

Titanic's sinking raised youth's passion for history.

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell volunteers Lynda Anderson, who works in patient support, and Phyllis Scarff, who works as a host, stand outside the entrance to the Lakewood Ranch facility. Anderson couldn't do patient support for more than a year.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Tidewell Hospice welcomes back Lakewood Ranch volunteers

Tidewell Hospice also seeks new volunteers after losing more than one-third of its volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Town Attorney David Persson has sat through more than 3,500 town meetings in the past 22 years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Town attorney resigns

David Persson cited a need to rebalance his law practice but plans to represent the Key from the podium in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Party problems. 4:34 p.m. -- 100 block of North Shore Road. Code Enforcement. A man reported that three men were on Beer Can Island "partying." Police found the underage suspects in a self-made lean-to with several empty beer cans nearby. The spring breakers were cooperative, and the remaining beer was emptied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is coming up next week, and everybody seems excited about their plans for the three-day weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Signs like those on the left, posted by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association, inspired Florida ACLU Vice President Michael Barfield to post signs like the one on the right downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission to discuss sign regulations

At today's City Commission meeting, the board will revisit the city's regulations on posting signs, a discussion sparked by the appearance of provocative signs downtown last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Messick worked in the war office at the Pentagon in 1942, during World War II.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Your Neighbor: Peggy Messick

Growing up in the small town of Lead, S.D., Peggy Messick never imagined herself working in the Pentagon, but, at 18 years old, that was exactly what she was doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch forward Cameron Darby spent his freshman year sweeping floors before practice and keeping stats. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Developing his game

Lakewood Ranch senior forward Cameron Darby spent a year as a student assistant for the Mustangs after getting cut his freshman year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Guttridge and Eduardo Anaya at Coterie Market in New York City.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Fresh Salon Spa Style buys for Fall #FollowtheBuyer

This might come as a shock to those of you who are still trying to figure out what styles you like for spring, but the buying for fall has begun. Buyers headed to New York the week after Fashion Week to get a hold of the best styles for their stores.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner

July 15 Mysterious message 7:24 a.m. - 4800 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A man told police that he believed someone entered his condominium, while he was sleeping in his recliner with the television on, and left a scrolling message on his laptop that read, 'Ah, love the beach, you should turn off your TV. It wastes so much electricity.' An open screen door and smudges on a sliding-glass door were also noted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Minta, Will and Jim Getzen were overjoyed at Will's new Eagle Scout status.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 26, 2020
Sarasota scouts receive Eagle Scout awards at ceremony

Scouts from Troop 895 received the honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • November 8, 2012
View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Ande McDonald will lead the Mustangs in their season opener against Riverview Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Catherine and Bob Luckner show off the shirts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
SKA enjoys shirt sales at Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key Association members spent time manning a booth at Siesta Fiesta this weekend, where the group enjoyed a steady sale of collectible Siesta Fiesta T-shirts to benefit the Siesta Key Village Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The closest Artspace project is in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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