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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tony Sciame, a Tara Golf and Country Club resident, sank aces on the same hole seven days apart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 13, 2017
Tara golfer beats the odds — twice

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
 Longboat Key Club’s Women’s 3.0 USTA 55 and over team will compete in the state tournament on May 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Club's women's tennis team aces game

Ten team players are heading to the state championship on May 4 in Orlando.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Legacy Trail was constructed in 2007, and the County Commission has been working on extending it since 2013.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 28, 2017
UPDATE: County commission approves contracts to buy land for Legacy Trail extension

Though one commissioner raised concerns about funding for the multi-million dollar project, the commission unanimously approved moving forward with the extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orioles head groundskeeper of Florida operations Dan Thomas stands on the field he maintains.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2018
Field day: Orioles' Florida groundskeeper shares secrets of the trade

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rachel Jarrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney runner talks her next time goal and getting mentally prepared to race.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The four candidates spoke about major issues such as homelessness and affordable housing at Monday's forum.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2015
Commission candidates discuss party politics

At a neighborhood association forum Monday night, the four candidates vying for two open Sarasota City Commission talked about the partisan element of the nonpartisan race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle merchants say rampant ticketing is causing them to lose business. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Merchants make parking pleas to city

St. Armands Circle merchants told Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Parking Manager Mark Lyons that increased parking enforcement is hurting their businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 21,000 soccer fans attended the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and Nike International Friendlies tournament in December. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Premier Sports Campus

Leaders expect Lakewood Ranch's newest amenity to bring more than $60 million into the East County economy in 2012.

  • East County
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Kate Barlaug reviews enrollment data with registrar Gricel Valls.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
More middle (school) ground in Lakewood Ranch area

Fewer portables, smaller classes benefits of Mona Jain Middle opening in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Cyclists in the Lakewood Ranch-based Village Idiots cycling group turn onto  Hidden River Trail from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to travel to Lorraine Road during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
For cyclists, it's an open road in Lakewood Ranch

No-cycling signs come down on Hidden River Trail.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 16

Here's a calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Susan Phillips said any Longboat residents who haven't attended Freedom Fest will be hooked once they attend.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Phillips named Freedom Fest grand marshal

Phillips, who has lived on Longboat Key since 1998, is the assistant to the town manager, president of the Garden Club and is involved in various other Longboat organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2018
Hurricane Irma taught Sarasota-area residents a lot

Sarasota-area residents learned a lot from Hurricane Irma and plan to put those lessons into action during the 2018 tropical-weather season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Key Club, town take appeal to the 2nd District court

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town are asking an appeals court to overturn a recent ruling that quashed the development order for the Key Club's proposed $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 1, 2020
County survey finds upbeat attitudes

The 2020 Citizen Survey found that 96% of residents say they are happy with the quality of life in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Cerullo, a downtown Sarasota resident and member of Control Growth Now, waves a sign on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 1, 2015
Protestors rally for resignation of Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson

More than 600 people have signed an online petition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Architect Michael Halflants hoped Whitaker Lofts would be a defining project for the North Trail. Rendering courtesy Halflants + Pichette Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
North Trail plans promote walkability

As a developer works on a mixed-use project, the Sarasota City Commission will consider new regulations for the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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