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Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs said the donation will be a major asset to disaster relief efforts in Texas. (File photo).
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 29, 2017
Patterson Foundation donates to Harvey relief

The Patterson Foundation contributed $250,000 to Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Hurricane Harvey recovery fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although one commissioner wanted to require more space for pedestrians to walk by sidewalk cafes,  a majority of the board voted to maintain the current standards.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City approves expanded outdoor dining as long-term fixture

More than a year after the city enacted emergency rules allowing restaurant seating in parking spaces, officials are debating the best approach for more formal regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2015
Singing saves at Palm-Aire

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving hosted its Young Artist program July 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryan Kearse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Bryan Kearse

The Braden River High wide receiver had a huge game against Southeast High

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts garden concert

The church celebrated good weather with a returning favorite.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
i-Ride Sarasota's top destinations have been downtown supermarkets, including the Whole Foods on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crowd of about 50 people showed up to a public meeting discussing the Floyd C. Johnson & Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Manatee County discusses preserve plans

Johnson Preserve will undergo limited construction to create fire lines.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2016
'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer' set for Amazon Prime release

Local comedy horror series secures commercial release, just in time for Halloween.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
Principal Bill Stenger is known for his caring attitude, attention to details and high expectations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Willis Elemetary leader had great principles

After 14 years, Principal Bill Stenger will retire.

  • East County
  • News
Scarlett Lynch
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Creative counting in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 19, 2019
Manasota Flooring gives back to first responders

Mansaota Flooring handed out 500 turkeys to first responders on Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A debate concerning island-wide cellular service will continue to ring through Longboat Key Town Hall, but it's probably on hold for a while.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Cellular talk comes down to the wire

The Longboat Key Town Commission is unlikely to answer the call for more telecommunications discussion until the fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 20, 2020
Edward Mues

Edward Mues, 103, formerly of The Promenade on Longboat Key, passed away peacefully on October, 5, 2020, in Greenville, SC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • August 27, 2012
Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota Ministerial Association takes 1,000 people on Good Friday walk

Sarasotans walked the 14 stations of the cross on April 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On a morning more suited to hot chocolate than Gatorade, hundreds of runners turned out for the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot took place last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rev. James Golden represents District 5 for the School Board of Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 17, 2019
East Bradenton school board member modifies meeting schedule

James Golden has changed dates for two Constituent Contact Meetings in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
“The ‘how to guide’ to living (‘cause you’re doing it wrong)” is a digital chromogenic print of an ad from 1999. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
New exhibit at The Ringling analyzes the identity-shaping techniques of ads

Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas uses advertisements as a lens to analyze cultural prejudices.

  • Arts + Culture
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