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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota County Schools hires police chief

Grohowski previously led community college's four-campus security team in California.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Land planner Bob Schmitt, consultant for the hotel site, said the State Road 64/Interstate 75 interchange is a perfect spot for new hotels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Developer awaits approval for hotels on S.R. 64 corridor

Two hotels planned for State Road 64, west of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Arrest made in Longboat Key hit-and-run case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clinton Whitelaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
How to put the 'go' in golf and start playing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Search for next Longboat town manager begins

Town Commission hopes for a qualified candidate with local know-how.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Motion might have been prompted by family housing four Bayside College students.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Mill Creek homeowners vote down regulations

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants disagree on whether the absence of motorcycles from Main Street this weekend was a good thing.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Businesses react to Thunder by the Bay departure

For the first time in its 19-year history, the motorcycle festival wasn't held downtown — a subject that remains divisive among downtown merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction began on the Hotel Sarasota and 1500 State St. projects earlier this year, and both developments are targeting completion in 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2016
City deals guarantee garage space for private developers

Construction is underway on two private projects next to public parking garages. Will the city be able to handle the needs of both sectors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lorraine Woods
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2016
Voters sound off on local politics

Important issues face county voters, with two half-cent sales tax initiatives on the ballot.

  • East County
  • News
Town manager said he thought the ad announcing Monday' s commission meeting would not meet the legal test required by Florida law.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Mistake prompts height-issue delay

Town was worried public notice ad did not follow state rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is one roadway the county has under consideration. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to consider speed changes

Speed limits on six East County roadways are up for review. Changes to a golf-cart usage ordinance also will be considered.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: New raw bar on Osprey Avenue, Donald Trump to rally at Robard's

WEEK OF NOV. 25 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Sebly orchids and found hounds

WEEK OF FEB. 18

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community Haven and other officials and future Marlene’s House residents toss dirt for a ceremonial ground-breaking ceremony March 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Community Haven breaks ground on group home

Marlene’s House will give its nine residents a home of their own.

  • East County
  • News
Holley Hall filled with educators, artists and public officials at the 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 12, 2014
14th Annual Principals' Luncheon tunes into arts education

The Arts Education Task Force, part of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, hosted their 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon where educators, public officials, and arts leaders reflected and advocated increased arts in public education

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
News Briefs

Construction worker injured after fall from roof; Former Windward Bay employee pleads no contest; Toys for Tots campaign continues at local businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
News Briefs

Town of Longboat Key supports WCIND sand trap; Study shows manatees are touchy-feely

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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