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Bayfront Park, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be revamped as part of a $3.1 million project that includes tennis, pickleball and a kayak launch among other new offerings. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota County parks $2 million at Bayfront

The answer to the town manager’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Devin McDermott |
  • May 7, 2009
STANGS: Senior earns acceptance into Rotary exchange

Megan Reuss is eager to leave home and live a full year in Scandinavia.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Town Commission is determined to decrease bridge openings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
Bridge openings don’t clog traffic, study shows

Commissioners gave Town Manager Dave Bullock direction to invite Coast Guard and FDOT officials to a future meeting to discuss bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat, Alan and Danielle Pollak of Serve to Protect
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 29, 2017
Alan Pollak gets locked up

Pollak did some jail time to support Muscular Dystrophy, ALS

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
At least 22 breakfast dishes are now available at The Old Salty Dog, including Maine lobster Benedict. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Breakfast now served at The Old Salty Dog on Longboat Key

Managers Josh Shear, an 18-year veteran from Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Blair, a 26-year vet from Sarasota, said the breakfast idea has been on the back burner for a long time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota City Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2016
Sarasota Chamber welcomes back Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are the guests at the 9th annual reception by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Erni
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Real estate reports

Joan Erni appointed to national RDC board; Wagner Realty announces its top agents for October; Island Real Estate honors its top agents; SAR and Immobel partner for new Facebook platform

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Nikki Yanez. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2017
Ten Sarasota athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 12, 2009
USF professor named one of the top Twitterers

Dr. Delaney Kirk, a management professor at USF Sarasota-Manatee and social media expert, was recently named as number 62 on the Top 100 Twitterers in Academia list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The series premiered in July, and production is currently under way on eight more episodes.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 2, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returning in winter 2018

The new episodes will air in winter 2018, and will include all of the original cast members.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2017
Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

  • East County
  • News
In her March 11 letter, Lori Dorman pointed to findings by an engineer hired by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the club's developer, who ran sound tests around the proposed property.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued her second letter of intent to approve a special permit for the Ancient Oak Gun Club March 11.

  • East County
  • News
Sophie Yturralde and Caitlin Abrams examine contained currents to see what electricity looks like using a plasma globe designed by Nikola Tesla.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 23, 2018
The Out-of-Door Academy unveils Dart STEM Lab

The new lab puts an emphasis on innovation in elementary education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Student Government Association members Emily McNulty, Kennedy Hunter, Meagan Gigliotti and Sarah Crawford show off their shirts for the event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2016
BRHS bans together to raise money for the Carrier family

The school hosted a Lip Sync Battle, which benefited Band Director Kendall Carrier and his family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Open Women's Champion Paula Creamer hosted a clinic in honor of The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club's fifth anniversary.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2011
Paula Creamer tees off out east

U.S. Women's Open Champion Paula Creamer conducted a clinic for members and their guests in celebration of the fifth anniversary of The Ritz- Carlton Members Golf Club Jan. 22. During the clinic, Creamer provided instructional tips and insight into her winning shots, answered questions and demonstrated some of her shots.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane, Emmalyn and Camden Walters get up close to the tanks.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Sharks and humans chow down together at Mote Marine

Mako no mistake, this event was fun for families and great for hungry sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 before regular sales begin Jan. 19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 14, 2019
Pirates single-game spring training tickets on sale this week

There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 for Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training tickets at LECOM Park before regular sales begin Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
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