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The Charter Review Committee's recommendations will soon put before the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Longboat Charter Review: small changes, big implications?

Charter changes could end up on the next ballot, if commission approves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two new city commissioners will take office May 12.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2017
Meet your 2017 City Commission candidates

A field of eight will compete for two at-large seats on the City Commission in the March 14 citywide election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2009
Merchants issue rallying cry

Spurred by the announcement that Sarasota News and Books is closing at the end of the month, downtown merchants will gather in Five Points Park to spread the message, 'I believe in downtown.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Chris Gallagher

Sarasota resident Chris Gallagher is the senior designer at Sarasota-based Jonathan Parks Architect and a member of the city's Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Justin Terry declined the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Justin Terry declines Lakewood Ranch High principal position

Dr. Justin Terry declined principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School June 11.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2009
Intermittent lane closures begin today

Lane closures on the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive will occur between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m and are expected to last for the next two to three weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Team of Salkin and Soublis joins Barbara's Inner Circle; Eisnaugle joins Coldwell's St. Armands Circle office; and Schemmel closes almost $10.7 million in 30 days

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Longboat Key referendums

As Longboat Key voters prepare to vote on two density referendums, the Observer sought the mayor’s take on one, and a property owner’s on another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
County may change its growth strategy

Manatee County officials will ask the public for feedback on three alternatives for addressing growth in the next 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
The Maverick and Lulu radio show broadcast live from Morton'       s Gourmet Market this morning to offer support for firefighters and paramedics.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2017
Chapman draws backlash for ambulance criticism

Following public outcry in response to an email about ticketing ambulances using Orange Avenue, City Commissioner Susan Chapman has apologized for her comments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joanne Assaly of Country Club Shores and her dog, Toby, 10, brave the crosswalk at the Country Club Shores beach access at Longboat Club Drive in the 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Nov. 24 and had to wait for 10 cars to whiz by them before they could
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks aren’t shortcuts to safety

Mayor Jack Duncan seeks an education plan for new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks and Police Chief Pete Cumming plans to have officers present when they are fully functional.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
News Briefs

Seventeen arrests made in prostitution stings; Economist predicts recovery this year; Orioles and the county to promote reading

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophia Hernanez, a Riverview High freshman, was named to the 2019 USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program's (ODP) Southeast Zone team on Dec. 29. Photo courtesy Beth Bailey.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Making waves: Local student excels in water polo

She was named to the Olympic Development Program's 2019 Southeast Zone team

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad performs during the Region 3 meet Jan. 25 in Tampa. Courtesy Photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2014
Lakewood wins regional title

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad won first place in the extra large varsity division of the Region 3 meet Jan. 25, at Freedom High in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall tonight is hosting an event for landscape enthusiasts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 29, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts science cafe

The Protect our Ponds Science Cafe will offer Ranch residents an outlet for voicing landscape concerns.

  • East County
  • News
During a March 26 presentation, representatives of the Urban Land Institute told Manatee County commissioners to create a bold vision for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Institute casts vision for Manatee's growth

Representatives of the Urban Land Institute said Manatee County should work hard to create an identity for itself and plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2018, Randy Langley ran against Ed Zunz for a town commission seat. Today, only one of those signs would be allowed, and it would be 1-foot square.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 10, 2019
New Longboat sign ordinance goes into effect

Town's rules regarding signs were rewritten to comply with a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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