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Verizon placed a 35-foot cell tower on the corner of North Shore Road to the left of the Longboat Key sign. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2022
Nine cell poles built in north Longboat, town awaits antennas and activation

Improvements in phone service are expected to begin no later than early 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Shaw. Courtesy Photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Scene & Heard

Blues Fest rolls on, Strauss still rocking out; Wannabe TV scribes put on your thinking caps; Circus Sarasota expands its big top

  • Arts + Culture
The proposed site is just west of Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County School Board likes SMR land swap

School officials say a school site near Premier Sports Campus would be ideal to handle future growth.

  • East County
  • News
Cari Whiddon, voluntary pre-K manager for the School District of Manatee County, Catherine Schutte, the pre-K teacher, and Brooke Rypel, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait for the Mini Mustangs program to return.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2020
Mini Mustangs back in session in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School pre-K program to be offered again in January.

  • East County
  • News
Malachi Wideman dunks against North Port High last season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
Riverview star's offseason injury puts talent in perspective

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town used a 30-foot light pole along Bee Ridge Road as an example of a dark-painted aluminum pole. The flag pole is 25 feet high,
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2019
Town moves ahead with heights for small-cell poles

Longboat Key leaders take a critical step in the design of their town's underground utilities and upgraded cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aaron Watkins, a coach for the Circus Arts Conservatory, helps junior Emily Peterson understand how she can juggle multiple balls at once.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2022
ODA high schoolers learn hands-on physics from circus performers

Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory performers teach Out of Door Academy students how physics applies in the real world.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dave "Watchdog" Miner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Dave Miner

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Memorial Hospital said COVID-19 is having a growing effect on the health system and the Sarasota community.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2020
Second COVID-19 patient dies at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The hospital also announced four workers tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Twenty-four COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke King right before he takes off for his solo flight.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Fourth generation Sarasota pilot pursues his passion in the air

Sarasota teen Luke King makes his solo flight on his 16th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents have a 30-day window to appeal the permit approval.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
State approves Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted a permit to dredge Big Pass as part of a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 1, 2012
All the Right Ingredients

All the Right Ingredients

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Dex Honea. The Observer Media Group staff helps Paint the Town Blue for the Child Protection Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: "Paint the Town Blue" and affordable apartment proposals

Last week, Observer employees wore blue to help support child abuse prevention. Also, the City Commission is preparing to weigh in on a high-density housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored  their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alex Stoks with HR&A Advisors speaks to attendees at a Tuesday open house for The Bay Sarasota, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Residents share visions for bayfront

The Bay Sarasota is working with the community to compile ideas for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Bianchi with the Longboat Key Fire Department. Courtesy photo from Michelle Bianchi.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
David Bianchi, last volunteer fire chief on Longboat Key, dies

Bianchi died on Jan. 13 at 78 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • January 20, 2021
Nursing home reform is needed in response to COVID-19

The evidence indicates that CON laws are counterproductive to the goals of reducing costs and improving quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Bridge study could span three years

FDOT is in the beginning phases of studying whether to repair or replace the structurally deficient bridge that connects Bradenton Beach and the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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