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New donations will fund gym equipment and a wall separating the station and Gulf & Bay Condominium Association.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
Siesta fire station budget grows

Two donations will fund gym equipment and a fence between the station and a neighboring condo.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2015
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mike Crea, owner of Survive Anything, is extending store hours leading up to — and potentially during — Hurricane Irma. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 8, 2017
Survive Anything store extends hours due to Hurricane Irma

Owner of the survival essentials store, Mike Crea, says he will remain open Friday and Saturday, and will be open Sunday if conditions allow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earned an "A" rating in one of the nation's most prominent evaluation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

  • East County
  • News
Cafe L'Europe owner Betsie Coolidge
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2016
Café L’Europe will change hands but not flavor

New owner Ron Milton plans to keep the same staff, menu and traditions of the 43-year-old restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In a March referendum, the foundation sought to convert the commercially zoned 1.8-acre lot at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to residential use, allowing for 10 homes to be developed. The referendum was rejected by 58% of the vote.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 23, 2017
Self-storage on Longboat? Probably not, commissioners say

Referendum to convert Mote Foundation land to residential failed in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Standing water from heavy September rains stalled progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Siesta Beach construction

Extensive renovations to Siesta Beach are set to break ground in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
MTC Board of Governors member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick  Farmer and Manatee County School's Executive Director of Adult, Career and Technical Education Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Haflich.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2018
MTC dedicates auditorium for late administrator

MTC East in Lakewood Ranch now has the Priscilla Haflich Auditorium.

  • East County
  • News
The design of the Whitney's property has taken into account a proposed traffic circle at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2019
Restaurant planned for former Longboat gas station

Whitney's restaurant is hoped to be complete in the fall at intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House District 72: Ray Pilon

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Franzone helps Max Berndt get loaded up in the sled at The Tabernacle School's Winter Wonderland event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2013
East County schools celebrate winter

Foundations Academy and The Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with snow days.

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  • Neighbors
The Giving Challenge results were presented virtually instead of during an in-person ceremony.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 5, 2020
2020 Giving Challenge raises $18 million for nonprofits

The fundraising challenge easily broke 2018's record of $11.7 millions

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Surtax revenue comes up $253 million short

As it prepares to begin dozens of capital-improvement projects, Sarasota County must combat a $253 million sales-tax revenue funding dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction of The Shore restaurant on Longboat Key has been delayed.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Design change delays Shore on Longboat Key construction

Co-owner says construction has ceased due to design and structural changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 6, 2018
What will grow Sarasota tourism?

Visitors who say good things about Sarasota constitute the big X factor in tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. The Rams girls golf team won the state title after finishing third in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2020
The top-five Sarasota sports moments of 2020

These teams and athletes weathered adversity to triumph.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kurt Schultheis The flag at Bicentennial Park is once again flying high day and night.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Turtles cause flap for flag at Key park

Laurin Goldner was driving on Gulf of Mexico Drive just before Memorial Day when she noticed that the American flag at Bicentennial Park at Longboat Key Town Hall was flying in the dark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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