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On the north end of the island, two crosswalks will be built on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Companion Way and near Banyan Club to accommodate pedestrians north and south of the Centre Shops.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 19, 2015
Crosswalk construction slated for November

Construction on four Gulf of Mexico Drive pedestrian crosswalks begins next month and will be complete by Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
100-year salute to Lakewood Ranch veteran

Surprise parade marks the 100th birthday of a Lakewood Ranch veteran.

  • East County
  • News
The Village's Safe Treats Halloween observance isn't just for children. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Island Beat: Tushes slowly make progress on service station plans

The Tush family, owners of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Stickney Point Road, slowly are making progress on their plans for the former BP station just to the west of their store.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alexandra Coe
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2018
Coe announces run for Sarasota County Commission's District 2

Republican Alexandra Coe announces her bid for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Even Hotels housekeeper  Vicki Jimenez prepares a room for the next guest.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Hotels check in to growth in Manatee

More hotels scheduled to open in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched a playoff berth last Friday.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote Marine Laboratory CEO Dr. Michael Crosby addresses members of the Bay Area Legislative Delegation Tuesday morning at the WAVE Center at Mote Marine.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 26, 2019
Bay area lawmakers vote to make red tide funding a top priority

Mote Marine’s Dr. Michael Crosby asks regional legislators to commit to $3 million a year for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets via Zoom

Networking doesn't quite look the same these days, but they're making it work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2014
Cup o' Joe

Joe Genovese, fresh off a decade at Starbucks, will now lead franchise development at First Watch. His priority: Balance bold growth goals with patience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Abbey Milholland, Bella Torres and Carmen Powell are in the fourth grade at The Tabernacle Christian School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Children at The Tabernacle Christian School frolicked in the winter season Jan. 25, as the school hosted its annual Winter Wonderland event

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service

The Longboat Island Chapel honored veterans with a Memorial Day service May 25. Members of the church and community were treated to patriotic music, the procession of the colors and a presentation of four memorial wreaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Key dragon boat team wins weekend race

Town Hall staffers paddle to victory over neighboring towns to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 3, 2019
Brilliant acting and directing make 'Rocketman' the latest musical hit

The story of Elton John's rise to fame is lead by director Dexter Fletcher of "Bohemian Rhapsody."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 16

Bruce Lehman photographed this chorus line of seagulls that seemed ready to dance at the bayfront by the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nancy's Bar-B-Q owner Nancy Krohngold expects to open the Lakewood Ranch location within eight weeks, or by the end of summer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Nancy's Bar-B-Q preps for Lakewood Ranch opening

FDOT considers signage request for Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Buchanan
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
School Board

Please send your school and classroom news, events and extraordinary efforts to Community Editor Harriet Sokmensuer, [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 16, 2018
Madeline Naval

Madeline Naval passed away on July 4, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida, she lived in Longboat Key, Florida and her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Sons of American Revolution honor county veterans

More than 200 people attended the annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, hosted Feb. 25 by the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
  • Sports
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