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Town officials expect construction of the park's beach access will be finished by October.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 28, 2017
Final phase of Longboat's Bayfront Park project is underway

The park's beach access will be closed until construction is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Our Town: Couple celebrates 50 golden years

James and Barry Walsh, of Longboat Key, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 13, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its fourth straight district title with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23. Nicole Grant powered the Lady Mustangs with 12 kills, two blocks and eight digs. Layne Thompson added 11 kills and one block. Kaylee York recored seven kills, one block and nine digs. Courtney Rapp dished out 35 assists and had a block. Lakewood will play host to East Lake in a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29. Sarasota will travel to Seminole for its regional quarterfinal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Jackson Laboratory sought $100 million from both the state and Sarasota County.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2011
Jackson Lab abandons Sarasota bid

Facing a much-reduced contribution from the state, the research facility decided it would be too risky to expand into Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Annemarie Graff of Bank OZK and LWRBA CEO Heather Kasten put some sweat equity into Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers stack up against the best

Hay maze at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota among the nonprofits helped by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
Benjamin Lima and Aspen Kaye
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 7, 2016
Pine View Prom: One night to remember

Students attend Pine View School Prom with “A Thousand and One Nights” theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"Catch Me If You Can" runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the events you should attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Beachgoers the Pelican Press interviewed said they haven’t noticed an increase in smoking or discarded cigarettes on Siesta Key public beach after Sarasota County commissioners discovered Jan. 8 outdoor smoking bans were not enforceable.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota County confronts smoking situation

Florida Rep. Bill Hager plans to sponsor a bill to allow Sarasota County to ban outdoor smoking.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Eric Garwood | Staff Writer and Managing Editor |
  • April 19, 2018
Woman's death in Longboat Key sauna ruled a suicide

Longboat police say medical examiner's report is supported by police investigation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 3

Richard Bottorff captured storm clouds rolling in recently as he walked on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 3

Nicole Graziano photographed her children on the beach at sunset on the north end of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn

Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2013
Motorcycle collision causes U.S. 301 closure

The Sarasota Police Department closed the northbound lanes of Washington Boulevard at its intersection with Fruitville Road before 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Diamond delight

Ticket sales for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's first Uncorked food-and-wine pairing fundraiser have begun, and so has a chance to win a one-karat diamond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The land for Villages of Lakewood Ranch South is located between two major employment centers. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 14, 2014
Commission holds Villages' fate

A May 21 vote by Sarasota commissioners may spark the construction of the 5,500-acre Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Thurgood checks in on her favorite permanent piece at Art Center Sarasota, "Fighting Crime in Florida," by Jack Dowd.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 30, 2013
Backstage Pass: Emma Thurgood curates excitement

Read this week's Backstage Pass about Art Center Sarasota's Emma Thurgood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 14, 2014
Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Film Festival box office moves into the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 for the festival. The festival’s new programming team, which includes Caley Fagerstrom, Michael Dunaway and Derek Horne, strives to bring buzz-worthy, new independent movies t
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
The driver of the car was driving with a suspended driver’s license and was issued citations for improper backing and driving with a suspended driver's license.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2012
Car hits Sarasota school bus

A man backing out of a driveway struck a moving Sarasota County school bus this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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