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 Shell Road is now over grown with grass, unable to be identified from a property owner’s lawn. Shell Road was formally vacated in 1981 and, 35 years later, Siesta Key residents fear they are losing access to beaches.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 21, 2016
Shell Road history illustrates fight for beach access on Siesta

A Siesta Key resident’s decision to sue the county over the vacation of a waterfront road has prompted debate over public beach access, but this is not the first time the subject has been hoisted into the spotlight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tara Poulton and Ed Ference are two of the four candidates vying for the Republican nomination in District 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 19, 2026
Manatee commission candidates face off in Lakewood Ranch

District 6 candidates spoke their minds about roundabouts, campaign contributions and more.

  • East County
  • News
After the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County depleted its supply of vaccines, Sarasota Memorial Hospital offered up doses this weekend to members of the public who were 65 or older. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2021
Officials monitor rising COVID-19 rates, vaccination rollout

With COVID-19 rates climbing this month, health professionals are working to slow the spread and sort out issues with vaccine distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Our View

Capital flow decides our future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
District 72 Rep. Bill Conerly, FDOT's John Kubler, Commissioner Bob McCann, Commissioner George Kruse and former Commissioner Carol Whitmore handle ribbon-cutting duties for the 44th Avenue Extension Aug. 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2025
Joyous occasion for Manatee County, but more drama on the way

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Cops Corner

April 1 Lost in translation 1:41 p.m. -- 10 block of Winslow Place. Parking Violation. A man reported that a landscape crew parked on the shoulder of the road in front of his house. Police called the landscape company's office to let them know the crew, whose members did not speak English, could not park on the grass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Christine Culp, the youth services librarian at the Braden River Library, uses her storytimes and Reading in Our Town virtual segment to show her viewers different places in Manatee County before reading them a book.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Creatively connected at Braden River Library

Manatee County libraries shift to a focus on virtual programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2009
Committee debates greenspace issue

The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Keith Tanner

The representative for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department will head back to the negotiations table to work out a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Gutierrez, a Siesta Key property owner and 23-year resident, applied for a certificate of occupancy with Sarasota County Planning and Development Services July 20, for an Internet café.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Ocean Club meets code'

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 23, 2012
The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city has designated spaces in the parking garage, a surface lot and alleys for St. Armands Circle employees to park with a permit. Circle businesses are concerned about a potential shortage of permits.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
City addresses St. Armands parking questions

Businesses are raising concerns about employee parking permits, but city officials believe the new paid parking system is working well.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

  • East County
  • News
Toby Moore, 1970
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 9, 2015
Appalachia USA, a photo series on rural mining communities, opens at the Ringling

Photographer Builder Levy's powerful and sweeping photography project comes to Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Bullock prepares for tight budget

A 2014-15 fiscal year budget will be crafted this summer with a flat operating budget and no new employee hires to combat another year of slim finances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort will close after the season for an 18-month revitalization project.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Checkout time

The Hilton project is the first to ask for additional tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 28, 2025
Sarasota Superintendent: New school year promises exciting new beginnings

Terry Connor says the county will 'continue to strive to be the premier education provider that empowers every student to thrive in an ever-changing world.'

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Myakka City Elementary School second grader Lydia Powell listens intently and follows along as second grade teacher Karen Washington reads aloud. Early childhood education is a priority for the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2024
Manatee School Board proposes new allocations for referendum

The referendum, which is on the ballot in November, could include athletics, early childhood education, and school safety and security.

  • East County
  • Schools
Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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