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The Longboat Key Town Commission extended a contract with Waste Management six months while the town waits for bids for a new trash and recycling project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2013
Commission approves telecommunications changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood in Country Club East

Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • News
In August, Mote tested its ozone treatment system in a Boca Grande canal.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2019
Mote Red Tide Institute to roll out tests for various products

Mote is supposed to have a product by October that will knock back red tide and get rid of it in certain places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 7, 2017
The Ringling's 'Skyway' exhibit bridges Tampa Bay arts communities

The collaborative exhibit connects contemporary artists from four counties in three major art institutions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
FDOT gives green light to signal at Greenbrook

FDOT gives green light to signal at Greenbrook

  • East County
  • News
"Saving Mr. Banks" opens Dec. 20.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 18, 2013
'Season stunners:' Holiday film picks

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" ... especially for catching great films. 'Tis the season when studios strategically release the best they've got for the upcoming awards ceremonies. The following are at the top of Pam Nadon's holiday picks list.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 17, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Tullio and Joni Reid orchestrated the event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Running Club New Year Social/Recognition Ceremony

The Lakewood Ranch Running Club rang in 2015 by celebrating members who ran 1,000 and 500 miles last year, during the New Year Social and Recognition Ceremony, Jan. 11, at The Ranch Grill. The group also presented a $14,766 check to the benefiting charity of the 2014 Boo Fest event - Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.

  • East County
  • News
A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
City seeks task-force members

City parks staff held a meeting last week to recruit community members to help design a scaled-down second phase of Payne Park construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 4,800-square-foot unit offers views of the beach from nearly every room. (Photo courtesy Roger Pettingell)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Business Briefs

La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million; Premier Sotheby's honors top 20 teams and associates; BP station rebrands as Mobil Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Shh! tells Shout to Stop!

A third grassroots organization has stepped forward to fight for its agenda — in an inside voice.

  • April Fools
Positano was built on the Gulf of Mexico side of Longboat Key in 2007.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 15, 2016
Longboat Key condo sells for $4.2 million

A three-bedroom unit in Positano set the price-per-square-foot record in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wooden gates from John Ringling Towers add a colorful note of local history.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Where Style Meets History

One of Sarasota's first model homes retains its star power after almost 90 years.

  • Arts + Culture
Allanna Smith is a fourth grade student at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2013
VIDEO: Students return for first day of classes

Students return to school after summer vacation to new classrooms, new teachers and, for some, new schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
East County calendar for July 2 week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2014
City stakes claim in SCAT station proposal

Sarasota city commissioners Monday, directed staff to declare an interest in buying the land occupied by the downtown transfer station, which the county has sought to relocate near Payne Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Juniors Lucas Romano and Chance Sharbono both transferred to Braden River this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River grapplers poised for solid season

  • East County
  • Sports
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