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Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson presents on behalf of Sarasota County at the Long Range Transportation Plan workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 22, 2019
County officials identify transportation concerns, priorities for next 25 years

The MPO will release the first draft of their official Long Range Transportation Plan in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

  • East County
  • News
The Unicorp Development rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
The Colony referendum

Many residents have said Unicorp’s proposed Colony redevelopment looks fabulous. Just not for Longboat Key. The developer should remember: ‘Keep Longboat Longboat.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Grant Coyle leads couples Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland (right) and Ricardo Rhodes and Ellen Overstreet (center) in a passionate embrace.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Sarasota Ballet makes American dance history

Once considered untouchable, Sarasota Ballet revives ‘Marguerite and Armand.’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Regina Jenkins and Meadow Walker conclude the Interfaith Service on a high note with the Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 23, 2015
Congregations gather in harmony for Interfaith Service

Sixteen congregations from varying faiths and denominations joined in fellowship at First Presbyterian Church Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 is largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, but some internal changes are necessary to make the facility functional.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2014
Obstacles continue to emerge at lift station site

The new engineering team in charge of work at Lift Station 87 has discovered more challenges in the process of completing the protracted project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rotary Club of Longboat Key collected wrapped gifts for the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
The Nice List: Longboaters spread good cheer and deeds

There's no need for Santa to check his list twice. These Longboaters are going straight to the top of the nice list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It was off to the races last year during the Take Stock in Children 5K. File photo
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
Take Stock 5k coming March 3

The Take Stock 5k Space Race takes place March 3, and it’s the 10th year of the annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Maurice Richards and Jack Kesler. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 22, 2013
Scene & Heard

Richards and Kesler start their next act

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 30, 2019
Cops Corner: A stray sailboat on shore leave.

Police reports from around the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 14, 2018
La Musica turns musicians into chefs

Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner was hosted April 14 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High will cost almost $500,000.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 29, 2017
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High to cost almost $500,000

Work to begin at 23 portables at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Bryan, Bethany Saputo-Dugger, Denise Saputo and Bob Bryan
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 26, 2015
Gold Coast Distributing family meets its match

John Saputo, founder of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, sponsored the Western & Southern Tennis Open from Aug. 15 to 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Strasser
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Larry Strasser

Larry Strasser, of Bradenton, passed away on Jan. 17 with his devoted wife, Nancy, at his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Photo by Binary Flips.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Just Married: Ethan Biter and Molly Klauber

Lieutenant Commander Ethan Rahn Biter and Molly Michael Klauber were married April 5, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
David Arnold said he was threatened with arrest if he tried to enter First Street Chop House, the restaurant he owned for nearly two years, to retrieve his belongings.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Meters blamed for demise

The owner of First Street Chop House was forced to close up shop, after he failed to pay this month's rent. He blames the shortfall on parking meters, which he said hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 27

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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