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Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 8, 2019
Speed hump project beginning July 15 in St. Armands

FDOT plans to monitor effects of the temporary humps, then decide if raised crosswalks make sense. The installation was pushed back a week due to inclement weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Right car, wrong person

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The homeless can go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 2, 2017
Local providers take regional approach to solving the homeless crisis

Leaders solidified a framework, called One by One, for a coordinated and consistent response system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To avoid bogging down the flow of traffic on U.S. 41, resident Lou Costa believes a pedestrian bridge would be a good idea.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Residents discuss pedestrian bridges on U.S. 41

As city and state officials consider adding roundabouts at key U.S. 41 intersections, residents believe a pedestrian overpass could help traffic problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There have been 24 crashes at the curve at Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue in the past five years, the Sarasota Police Department said.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Siesta residents target traffic solutions

Residents say the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue is a hotspot for speeding and accidents, and they want officials to do something about it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Wendy Popp takes a phone call while setting curlers in Shirley Klein's hair.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Armando Linde and others support the construction of crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
GMD crosswalk construction begins this week

Four crosswalks are being installed on Gulf of Mexico Drive to make pedestrian crossings safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Structural problems lead to gate repairs

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will close inbound lanes of the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse, leading into the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for a week.

  • East County
  • News
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Walter Breuggeman with the Florida Department of Transportation and traffic engineering consultant Samuel Berkman give a presentation to Rosedale residents May 21.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 26, 2025
FDOT addresses traffic concerns at State Road 70 and Lena Road

Rosedale residents asked for solutions to make it safer for them to exit their neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
A roundabout at the Ringling Boulevard/Pine Place intersection is in the early planning stages.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
Ringling roundabout, Serena St. bridge among Sarasota transportation projects

The Sarasota City Commission was updated on impending and longer-range planning of transportation projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Baraka Atkins and Dumaka Atkins show campers the proper way to burst out of a stance as a lineman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2024
Former football pros give lessons at free camp for Sarasota youth

The camp is the first of its kind put on by Truly Valued, Inc., in the hopes of uniting the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioners Mike Rahn and Tal Siddique vote against terminating the contract with Red Speed.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2025
Manatee commissioners shut down speed cameras, fine collections continue

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy our edible gift guide.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 16, 2014
Edible elation

Christmas is quickly approaching, but there is still time to shoot straight to the top of your friends' and family's nice list. Here are Diversions' picks for local edible gifts that can be as pleasing to the taste buds as the spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 14, 2023
Sarasota Ballet names principal dancer

Jennifer Hackbarth, a Dresden Semperoper Ballet veteran, replaces Danielle Brown, who retired.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Booker High wideout Talik Keaton, a sophomore at Marshall, and other athletes can now promote brands on social media thanks to the NCAA's new Name, Image and Likeness laws, which went into effect July 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NCAA laws boost Sarasota-area alumni's potential earnings

The Name, Image and Likeness laws went into effect July 1, and a former Booker High wideout has taken advantage

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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