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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bay Island resident Phil Agnes agrees that some improvements need to be made at the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue — a hot spot for accidents caused by speeding, among other factors — but he says the roundabout and commercial zoning suggest
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2015
Residents fret about input on new form-based code

As the Urban Design Studio works on zoning regulations for the city of Sarasota, some neighborhoods believe their voices aren't being heard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteer coaches and athletes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
Aptly named Tennis for Fun program starts at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

Tennis for Fun program is part of the Special Olympics, and the Longboat site already has three athletes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2015
Gators chomping with fun

Gullett Elementary School students today participated in the annual Chompy's Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo. Dr. Beach or Stephen P. Leatherman, a coastal geologist, announced his list of top 10 beaches in the nation with Siesta Key at No.2.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Key No. 2

Dr. Beach releases ranking for top beaches in America.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kathryn Metze and her daughter Brinley are celebrating their first Mother's Day together. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
Birth of new perspective for East County moms

Lakewood Ranch, GreyHawk Landing moms talk about their role as they celebrate Mother's Day.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioners approved a critical area boundary around the Siesta Promenade development during today's meeting.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 11, 2016
Commissioners delay final judgement on Siesta Promenade

After nearly six hours of staff presentations and public comment, county commissioners decided to continue discussions regarding Benderson's Critical Area Plan proposal for Siesta Promenade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2011
Ranch CDDs to meet

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts and the Inter-District Authority Board will discuss a new governance website, among other topics, at a meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles, pictured in 2010, plans to begin construction in fall 2015.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2014
Mar Vista deck receives approval

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two applications for a second-story deck at the Longbeach Village restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On the schedule for February: a 5K, a regatta and a world record. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park announces February events

On the schedule: a 5K, a regatta and a world record.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission also will discuss what to do with the growing number of Longbeach Village peacocks today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2011
Commission debates beach funding today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss whether it should try to attain federal funding for future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Board member James Golden, Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Lakewood Ranch High School's mascot and Lakewood Ranch High Principal Dustin Dahlquist move dirt for the groundbreaking. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High, Freedom Elementary break ground on new additions

The new additions to the Manatee County schools will help address growth in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
Go to sarasotavotes.com or votemanatee.com to find a polling location.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 26, 2014
Primary election polls open today

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 23, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Amy Schlaf

Female World War II civilian found freedom through bombs and bazookas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Nov. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hurst Capital expresses interest in Hostess, St. Armands parking fixes, Siesta mowing woes continue, Thanksgiving recipes and Popcorn Bob!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet will perform "La Sylphide," about a Scotsman torn between his love for his betrothed and his attraction to an ethereal creature.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 21, 2023
Sarasota Ballet stages 'La Sylphide'

Macarena Gimenez and Luke Schaufuss star in the Scottish-themed romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 2, 2012
A New Kind of Health Coach

A New Kind of Health Coach

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Letters to the editor

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The IDA will conduct interviews with each candidate June 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch IDA selects director finalists

Candidates include: Laurence Arnold, of Parrish; Jim Gleason, of Ocoee; Laura Hannah, of Lake Worth;, Eva Rey, of Summerfield; Shane Crawford, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; and Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski.

  • East County
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