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Preliminary designs feature a central courtyard and a traffic circle for the new center.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 27, 2017
Ringling updates Longboat arts center project

The center hopes to have designs finalized by the early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Motzenbecker said it broke her heart to read about Gianna Lesselroth'   s fight against cancer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman makes miracle run

Inspired by Mill Creek 4-year-old's cancer struggle, Braden Woods resident sets sights on Boston Marathon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2020
Condo in The Beach Residences sells for $2.47 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 21, 2013
Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul and Carla Barbosa with Tommie and Carl Cannova
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 25, 2015
All-in For ALS Casino Night

A Life Story Foundation hosted its All-in for ALS Casino Night on Friday, April 24, at The Lake Club.

  • Black Tie
The city is forecasting declining revenues for funds that generate income from user fees. That includes the St. Armands parking fund, which was created to pay off a 20-year bond for a garage facility near the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on city budget

City officials are debating short-term spending priorities and bracing for long-term financial impacts associated with COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2010
Key Club presents a modified plan

The Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a tentative Islandside project proposal Friday that reduces the number of overall residential units from 176 units to 154 units. The club asked for a two-week continuance in order to meet with town staff about the revised plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
News Briefs

Entrepreneur purchases more downtown land; U.S. 301 to get new median landscaping

  • Sarasota
  • News
The most notable feature of University Park Country Club actually is what remains of the land before the community broke ground. All the trees are native, creating a unique feeling within the East County development.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
David Fink, vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, presents the C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year award to Barbara and Joe Najmy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors 'power couple'

Lakewood Ranch 'power couple' named C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year

  • East County
  • News
'Cabin Pressure' photo by Don Walker
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: Starlite Players: 'Mind Games'

Starlite Players keep it short, sweet and silly.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Benjamin Bell, center, meets with students at Imagine School to inspire them to appreciate being Americans. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 30, 2014
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard visits Imagine

Eighth-grade students will see the history they learned about when they travel to the Capitol.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

SRQ was over-expanded; A good time to consolidate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.25.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lt. Brian Carr and firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa listen to a briefing Monday morning before heading out to the Orange County Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Longboat firefighters volunteer to help with Hurricane Dorian rescues

Pair will be stationed in Orlando, awaiting hurricane's arrival on Florida's Atlantic coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2016
How the beat the traffic

Bike lanes, public transit and a narrower Fruitville won’t solve Sarasota’s traffic congestion. Fact is, expanding capacity on the most congested roads is the way to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 6, 2018
Cops Corner: No evidence of distress

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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