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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
You Observed: The Paradise Striders took to the streets of Longboat Key to walk for breast cancer awareness

During October, the team usually participates in a local walk but organized their own this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
St. Armands leaders expand bathroom wish list

As the city works on addressing a long-standing need for public restrooms on St. Armands Circle, businesses want to add even more facilities to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Core Development President Kevin Daves presents a concept plan for the property at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2016
City moves forward with downtown land swap

A deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants

Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants worth more than $9,000.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Ronn Wyckoff, 73, won a pair of gold medals at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city and county hope additional signage can help prevent damage to the dunes at Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Judsen looks out on a spot on Siesta Key Beach that used to bring surfers together.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
Point Break: Juan Rodriguez and Jim Judsen

Although much has changed for Siesta surfers who embraced the lifestyle decades ago, they still find time to relive their days of catching waves.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
News Briefs

School district cancels security contract; MTI plants seeds for farmworker careers; Meals on Wheels PLUS finds home for new program

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Olivia Thurber
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 19, 2019
Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The state funded the barrier islands trolley program in an effort to offset some of the effects of imminent roundabout construction at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Trolley service to link downtown, barrier islands

The city, county and state are collaborating on a new public transportation route, though city officials are pushing to make it more expansive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2021
Payne Park to hold Olympics watch party for Jake Ilardi

The local skateboarder is competing in the Street event on Saturday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Henry the Heron. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2021
Heron about town

A blue heron has captured Longboat Key's attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seaplace planning committee members Kathy Neudorfer, Peggy Jelinek, Gloria Long, performer Marcy Downey, Susan Pariseau, Mary Del Pup and Pat Stusek pose with an Ed Sullivan cutout.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2017
Life of the party: Meet Longboat Key's party planners

With season upon Longboat Key, four condominium party planners weigh in on how and why they do it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
An upbeat note: Outdoor concerts are a hit on the Circle

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church keeps it concerts small, but it's making a big impact with residents searching for something to enjoy safely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to hosting workshops and posting an online survey, city staff attended events like Friday Fest at the Van Wezel to gather public input. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2020
Welcome back, Sarasota!

Here's a snapshot of some of the news you missed while you were away.

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