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The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
No Toreador Crimson carpet for GMD.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2021
April Fool's strikes again in the Observer

Wacky sources, paper-thin premises, ludicrously misshapen story angles add up to our annual festival of foolishness.

  • April Fools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 20, 2016
Mote celebrates sharks with Fins and Fun Family Festival

Guests enjoyed live music, arts and crafts, face painting and games while learning about the importance of sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some residents in the Presidio, Riviera and Siena sections of Country Club at Lakewood Ranch say truck traffic has increased and is increasing the noise they hear.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch homeowners sound off on traffic volume

Country Club homeowners want solutions for traffic noise along Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
There are 122 speakers installed around St. Armands Circle, but leaders hope to stop the music coming out of them.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
St. Armands Muzak just won't stop

Tropical music is still being piped in through speakers along St. Armands Circle — much to the dismay of businesses and property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This image shows the new configuration with only one exit loop and lengthened on- and off-ramps.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Construction ramps up for I-75 interchange

FDOT begins its $80.8 million project for a safer I-75/S.R. 70 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
Chucha Barber interviews Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at MarVista Dockside in Longboat Key. Cinematographer/editor Josh McLawhron works to get the sound and images just right.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2019
Filmmakers point cameras at oyster preservation

Shell recycling project launched by Chiles becomes part of documentary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 17, 2016
Town taxes will go up

Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million. And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat residents Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Savor the Sounds jazz concert Feb. 20, at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on Monday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat Key receives reports of red tide

The town has received reports of small fish kills, water discoloration and some odor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Darinka Angelova finished first on vault, balance beam and uneven bars to secure her fifth-consecutive all-around national title July 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Five-Time Champ

Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova captured her fifth national title in the Level 8 Women's Division of the AAU Age Group Gymnastics National Championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

  • East County
  • News
Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vyasa Dodson performs at Sarasota Blues and Music Festival 2012. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled; new blues festival launches

The Sarasota Blues Festival has been canceled for 2013, but the inaugural Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival will launch Oct. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 5, 2012
Siesta dock on agenda for Sarasota County Commission

The Sarasota County Commission will hear a Siesta Key property owner's request to ease insurance regulations for a dock on the Grand Canal during an agenda that's without many Siesta-topics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 2, 2013
Longboat Key receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive additional funds from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars for beach-maintenance purposes in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Athletes get ready to mount their bikes and take off during the transition of the Siesta Key triathlon this weekend.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 5, 2013
Siesta Beach triathlon attracts athletes from afar

Athletes from all over the U.S. and Florida competed in the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon in a test for endurance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 25, 2021
Two tied for lead after round one of WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Webb Simpson and Matthew Fitzpatrick both shot six under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
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