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The proposed Siesta Promenade project at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 has received criticism from nearby residents — including some who feel the Benderson Development plans are co-opting the island’s identity.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Mainland businesses capitalize on Siesta Key success

You don’t have to be walking distance from Siesta Key Beach to take advantage of the island’s increasingly high profile.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • A time to celebrate |
  • October 19, 2022
Piper Anne Dawson

Longboat Key has a NEW (youngest) resident!

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
The Sarasota Garden Club hosts Gardens in Paradise foe the seventh year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
See Sarasota's tropical side at Gardens in Paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club will host its seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Arts Center withdraws site plan

Ringling College of Art and Design will table plans to amend and extend the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' existing site plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Ranch's Polo Grill sizzles with annual shrimp boil

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fourth annual Sypder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil from 6:30-10:30 p.m., July 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
2017: Sarasota Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Sarasota saw it all in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
News Briefs

The Pines buys adjacent cement plant; City Commission supports Marina Jack

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 27, 2022
Longboat Key church welcomes back members

The guest speakers were a mother and daughter from the Beauty Bridge Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Tara Bergstrom Merino with her children Michael and Natalie at The Market, where LWR SAVVY, in partnership with LWR and Little Geniuses, helps facilitate a free tent with activities.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 22, 2019
Local woman brings STEM education to Lakewood Ranch youth

Tara Bergstrom Merino saw a deficiency in STEM education. She opted to fix it herself by starting a nonprofit program called LWR SAVVY to help fill the gap.

  • LWR Life
Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • January 7, 2021
New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
Holland, Lumpkin hold keys

It's probably not too surprising that Susan Chapman garnered the most votes in Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The opening class, which begins at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 5, will be held at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration still open for goverment class

Longboaters still have time to register for the Academy of Government, which begins tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jenni Kopelman models a sundress and bag.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 14, 2023
St. Mary's holds Sara Campbell fashion show

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a fashion show at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A rock-solid explanation

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Major League Football will head to Lakewood Ranch for spring training in February.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
Major League Football will have major impact on the area

The inaugural Major League Football announced this month it will bring more than 1,000 people to Lakewood Ranch for spring training and located its headquarters there. Local businesses couldn’t be more thrilled.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Stevens in "The Guest." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Cringe Blog: Don't answer the door

"The Guest" and "Tigers Are Not Afraid" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Parrish's Donnie Nelson, Jami Nelson and Owen Nelson stand in front of a greeting presented to them from members of the Malachite EMS station in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Special delivery: Baby born in Lakewood Ranch parking lot

Manatee County EMS chief delivers baby in Lakewood Ranch parking lot

  • East County
  • News
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