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The city has significantly revised its plans for Lift Station 87, depicted in the rendering above. The changes have contributed to rising construction costs.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2018
Jury orders city to pay damages in lift station lawsuit

The city hoped to recover up to $20 million in a lawsuit tied to the Lift Station 87 project. Instead, a jury determined the city breached its contract with a construction firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Seventh-grader snags spot on ODA squad

TD Dietrich has become one of the leaders of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tatum Simpson, 9, works with Jaymie Klauber at Epic Equine Experiences.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

Lakewood Ranch's Jaymie Klauber finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

  • East County
  • News
Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Crew's men's youth 8A shell races at the 2017 Youth Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2017
Youth regatta to take place during World Rowing Championships

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Hores
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

The 19th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival took place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

  • Arts + Culture
Girl Scouts Mylee Gilbert, 9, and McKinlee Gilbert, 8, show off their gingerbread houses at the annual Gingerbread Festival at the Mall at UTC in 2018. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 4, 2019
Home sweet home in East County

East County Girl Scouts share tips on how to make the perfect gingerbread house

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County has released make-up times due to Hurricane Irma.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Chad Rex scrambles for yardage in the first half of the Mustangs district game versus Palmetto Oct. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch football vs Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Palmetto 33-19 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Sand trucks send shockwaves off island

While Longboat Key town commissioners and staff cite few local complaints regarding the mid-Key truck haul, the sand caravan is rankling some residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'

APRIL FOOLS - Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Our view: Post-mortem on the vote

For all of those involved in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed expansion and redevelopment plans, the holiday weekend gave them a much-needed break, time to play and think about something else. Everyone needs to recharge. Especially from the past eight, draining months of public hearings, town elections and decision making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Commission warns Colony parties

Commissioners warned the interests of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that they could lose grandfathered units if they don't reach a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Drake and President Fred Kagi
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Christmas party

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant was closed to customers on the evening of Dec. 10 for Longbeach Village Association's annual Christmas party. Residents of the Village, some dressed as elves and Santa Claus, came out to celebrate the holidays and their neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Braden River builds foundation for future

The Braden River High School coaching staff is hosting its first Freshman Athletic Foundations Camp this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2015
Special assessment could cover Circle garage costs

During the next four weeks, the city will take its first steps toward implementing a special assessment to fund a parking garage near St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2017
Helistop arguments take off again

Manatee County commissioners to determine fate of helistop proposal by The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
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