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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ricardo Graziano leads Victoria Hulland and Daniel Rodriguez through a movement in 2015 ahead of his world premiere work at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 12, 2015
Pillow Talk: Sarasota Ballet opens season at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

On the verge of their 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet begins this season with week-long residency at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the oldest and most prestigious festival of American dance in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Let Uber and taxis compete

Research shows taxi regulations do much more harm than good.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 31, 2022
Voters spoke: They’re PO’d

Politicians take note: The results in Sarasota’s school and hospital board elections and Manatee’s commission elections sent a clear message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If you want to keep those New Year's resolutions, break them down into three-month goals and apply the SMART methodology.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • January 8, 2024
Set smarter goals for yourself this year

If you want to actually keep those New Year's resolutions, here's the experts' way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 17, 2019
County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The hit musical "Beetlejuice" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from April 22-27.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By April Doner |
  • June 25, 2012
HoodRoving in G-Park: Chocolate, Radio, Tango, Change

HoodRoving in G-Park: Chocolate, Radio, Tango, Change

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The proposed multilevel parking garage at the Residences at the St. Regis Longboat Key was denied by the Town Commission on June 5.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 21, 2023
St. Regis developer granted time to present new parking plans

Longboat Key's June 20 public hearing ended in unanimous approval of a continuance in favor of Unicorp, the developer behind the Residences at the St. Regis project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beginning with the next budget year, the city will no longer receive funds from Sarasota County to support the management of several regional park facilities, including Arlington Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2021
City staff identifies preliminary budget challenges

Headed into the 2022 budget season, staff is seeking direction from the City Commission on how to handle shortfalls linked to COVID-19, parks operations and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bo Fuller
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2021
Q&A: Bo Fuller, a newer club member, is taking over the presidency of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key

New Rotary Club leader hopes to get the club firing on all cylinders and bring in new members as the pandemic fades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said commercial growth will allow the airport to provide shops and restaurants that complement air travel. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2021
Amid growth, SRQ showcases redevelopment plans

A need for parking has slightly changed plans at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, but commercial growth remains a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 11, 2022
Longboat Key home sells for $4.65 million

A Longboat Key home in Country Club Shores tops the week's sales at $4.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Peter Abbott

After being suspended for five months in 2009, Sarasota's police chief said he's looking forward to a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town hires new fire chief

Longboat's new fire chief has firsthand knowledge of dealing with hurricanes, after serving as the incident commander for Hurricanes Charley and Wilma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 30, 2009
Restaurateurs launch new eatery

Former Bamboo owners Michael and Lesley Harb opened Fast n Fresh in the same space.

  • East County
  • News
The New Pass Bridge tender was never notified by a 911 operator that an ambulance was approaching and needed to get off the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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