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Longboat Key Town Hall
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 23, 2024
Town receives approval for latest revision of comprehensive plan

Longboat Key's comprehensive plan serves as a road map for the town's community vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2014
Benderson pitches Stickney project

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The motion from Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie (pictured in October 2022) to dismiss a defamation suit brought by resident Kelly Franklin was granted.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 2, 2024
City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner

Because Kyle Battie was ruled to be acting as an elected official when he allegedly defamed a Sarasota resident, the city must pay his legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School District of Manatee County has announced a press conference Tuesday to address the bomb threat at Parrish Community High School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee school district to address threat at Parrish Community

Parrish Community High students were evacuated Tuesday in response to a bomb threat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2009
Snow in Ranch's weekend forecast

Arts A Blaze Studio will hold its official grand opening on Main Street Lakewood Ranch from 11 a.m.t o 4 p.m., July 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
County proclaims Sept. 25 'Day for Kids'

Thanks to the local efforts of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Mayor Kelly Kirschner and County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County will recognize Saturday, Sept. 25, as the official "Day for Kids."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota fire and sheriff’s office officials began investigating the incident earlier today after a teal-colored pickup was found around 11 a.m. near the south end of Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2011
Authorities investigating apparent suicide

A vehicle found on fire today with a body inside is believed to be a suicide.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Prairie dog digs his new burrow

He's known for getting into all kinds of riffraff beneath the Bobby Jones Golf Club. But Putter the prairie dog has settled into his new digs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and will be officially welcomed during a homecoming celebration by the gardens, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and the city of Sarasota at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2011
Suspect chase forces school lockdowns

U.S. Border Patrol officials say a vehicle crash in the East County was related to a possible human trafficking case.

  • East County
  • News
Online access to city leaders' e-mails used to be reserved for members of the media.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2011
Public given access to city leaders' e-mail

Citizens can get insight into commissioners' and charter officials' thoughts by reading their public e-mails.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Sculptures start an up-roar

Here's what's hanging around outside of Zwiwwel (formerly Aria), a restaurant that, as of Jan. 9, is officially open for business and serving modern German cuisine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2012
County seeking member for Animal Services Advisory Board

Manatee County is seeking to fill one vacancy for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations on animal issues to county officials.

  • East County
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 26, 2012
G.T. Bray to host flag football leagues

Manatee County Parks and Recreation will host adult 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 flag football leagues this winter at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2020
Manatee County Health Department sets up coronavirus call line

Officials say call the department before seeing a healthcare provider.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 21, 2017
Longboat officials putt to fund emergency services

Resort at Longboat Key Club gave Longboat's emergency services $15,000 at Saturday's putting challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 15, 2017
Recreational burn ban lifted by Sarasota County

Seasonal rain, better conditions have reduced the wildfire threat in the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Anne Thornhill came for the presentation for Florida Power and Light.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Baugh hosts town hall meeting

Attendees also heard from FPL and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials.

  • East County
  • News
Severe weather rolls into downtown Sarasota this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 24, 2016
Officials issue tornado watch for Sarasota County

Sarasota and Manatee counties are under a tornado watch until 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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