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John Desideri and Lorie Tirenay both live on Idlewild Way, across the canal from a wastewater facility that's drawing complaints from residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Siesta residents stew over wastewater project extension

After receiving word that plans to decommission a wastewater treatment facility were delayed — again — Siesta Key residents are pushing the county to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 25 through March 3, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2011
Braden River Middle to host open house

The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2018
Local amendments

Our recommendations on local questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Sandy and Michelle Patterson, both Heritage Harbour residents, were elected to the Heritage Harbor CDD Board of Supervisors in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Newly elected board seeks unity

Passions flared during the first meeting of 2013, as the Heritage Harbor CDD board discussed dumpsites and a lake and wetland maintenance project.

  • East County
  • News
Detwiler's Farm Market offers a variety of produce, including options, such as dragon fruit, not available at other grocery stores.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
Detwiler's to expand to East County

The local market will occupy the former Sweetbay grocery space at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Hess holds her diploma along with a picture of her father, Mark Hollar, who inspired her to advance her education.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
His wish, her calling for Heritage Harbour woman

Bradenton woman follows her late dad's message to the letter — and earns her diploma 18 years later.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County met nationally recognized guidelines that assess how well a budget serves as a policy, financial and operations document, as well as a source for public information.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2012
Sarasota County receives distinguished budget award

The county has received a budget award for its accounting practices for 22 consecutive years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-year-old Calen Brown, of Bradenton, puts the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2015
Braden River Branch Library decks the halls

The East County library hosted a Holiday Decorating Party Dec. 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
City approves Ringling's Keating Center addition

The city of Sarasota's Planning Board unanimously approved a Keating Center addition and a new student health center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
Briefs

Briefs for the Longboat Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fredd Atkins believes he can become the first Democrat to win a County Commission seat in 46 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Fredd Atkins

Fredd Atkins has tried and failed to break the Republican stranglehold on the County Commission before — so what’s different this time around?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The email states that each individual owner will be able to choose one of three options for his unit.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
Email details Colony road map

An email sent to unit owners by Colony Beach & Tennis Association Board President Jay Yablon details the course of action for key issues in the resort's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Hughes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Demand for homes continues to rise; Realty company puts focus on health-care industry; Lennar Homes rings in $5M-plus in two months; Candice McElyea joins SNN Local News station

  • East County
  • News
Local officials — including (from left) county Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane, County Commission Chairman Paul Caragiulo  and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, looked on as Gov. Rick Scott spoke about Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2017
County, city lead storm recovery efforts

The extent of Hurricane Irma's damage is unknown at this point, but local leaders have work to do as Sarasota recovers — and lessons to keep in mind for future storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cameron Bahan, Michelle Jordan, Paul De Santis, Blake Lyon, Dennis Mitrano and Jaynie Peterson run down Ringling Bridge.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The 10th Annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Runners ran in the 2013 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at the Van Wezel to raise funds for the Sarasota YMCA. Two thousand one hundred eighty three people ran the 10th annual run during the cool morning. Thousands of runners raced down Tamiami Trail and across the bridge. Blue and red police car lights blinked in the midst of the gigantic crowd. Sergeant Mark Optiz of the Sarasota Police Department has been running for 30 years but also works at the race every year. 'I have fun cheering people on,' Opitz said. 'When people cheer you on it makes you run faster so that's why I do it.'

  • Arts + Culture
Map by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
Room for growth?

A 200-room Marriott is the third hotel proposed for a four-block stretch of U.S. 41. With residents already concerned about traffic, what does the future of the corridor look like?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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