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Beach volunteers Michael and Kelly O'Brien walk along the beach in Longboat Key in 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Citizen group tries out volunteer beach patrol

The pilot program is set to launch in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Universal Window Solutions owners Bob Smith, right, and Rocky Smith expect a new headquarters with a larger showroom to pay for itself through more revenue. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Sean Roth |
  • July 25, 2012
Universal Window plans for a growth spurt

The owners of a Longboat Key window showroom hope a new headquarters and larger showroom will yield oversized results. The shift is the culmination of smaller growth moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Officials, residents discuss city-neighborhood relations

The city seeks to cultivate a partnership with neighborhood associations. How much sway do these groups have among officials — and within their communities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Warrack
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karen Warrack

Karen Warrack took up tennis while living in Toronto, when she was 25 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Dep. Chief Sandi Drake, far left, looks on as firefighters conduct an emergency training exercise Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 21, 2011
Firefighters conduct training exercise

Longboat Key firefighters practice their response to a man falling off of a roof yesterday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle, Cyndee and Melanie Vanderford. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Barista pours on fun for daughters

State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
Planning Board questions city meeting protocols

A majority of the volunteer advisory board is opposed to in-person meetings that exceed two hours, disrupting the city’s development review schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diane Proios checks Maika Arlond’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair on May 21.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2015
Longboat to offer deskercise class

The hour-long session will teach workers how to increase their physical activity while at work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Two of the top three transportation projects in city staff's proposed master plan involve trails, including connections to an extended Legacy Trail in Payne Park. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayfront Park has a baseball field, tennis courts and playground. Its Recreation Center building is used for fitness classes and occasional meetings and debates. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
The Bayfront Park Question

The town will soon revisit an issue that's familiar to any longtime resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holley Short, the Audubon Society's bird steward coordinator, is responsible for recruiting and educating volunteers willing to watch over the black skimmer colony during this crucial nesting period.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Volunteer stewards protect Lido black skimmer colony

As a colony of black skimmers settles into a new home on Lido Beach, a group of volunteers is ensuring beachgoers don’t interfere with the birds’ nesting season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One person died on scene. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2017
One killed, two injured in vehicle crash

A driver pulled into the path of a speeding vehicle Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 23

Matthew Press captured this shot of a snowy plover on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 23

Jeannie Sparks captured this photo of a male anhinga by a marsh pond in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 23

Cindy Leder captured this sunset from The Beaches condos on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposed cell tower site was located at the front of the River Club Golf Club property, just north of the parking lot, in an open area adjacent to the  pump station.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County wins cell tower case

A judge has ruled that Manatee County was OK to deny a cell tower application within River Club more than five years ago.

  • East County
  • News
Ina Gross died at her home Jan. 9, 2012. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2015
Warrant issued for Gross' son

An arrest warrant has been issued for Thomas Gross, charged with murdering his mother, Ina Gross, of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Levi works as an ambassador dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Barking good time at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Heroes Breakfast

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted their annual Heroes Breakfast on Jan. 16 to honor veterans who have guide dogs and service dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2016
Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance

Riverview High School hosts Homecoming Dance with an Olympic theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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