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The Florida Department of Transportation has given county officials a permit to use its right of way at the north Siesta bridge for offloading spoil material from Palmer Point Park. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 3, 2011
Palmer Point Park project awaiting one more permit

The county needs a Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit before a contractor can use state right of way by the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Save the dates

The social scene is packed, as usual, for the fall. We're looking forward to countless events this season - but here are 10 through the end of 2014 we already have circled on our calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

Think Green -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team huddles together before the start of its Class 4A-Region 3 final versus Plant City Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
End of the Road

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Melbourne, in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 1. It was the Lady Mustangs' first trip to the Final Four since 2010.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote Scientific has owned this property since 1982.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 10, 2018
Development plans once again up to Longboat voters

Mote Foundation land makes its second appearance on the ballot. In 2017, it came closer than any other to winning a density increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil Pagano, executive director of the Sarasota Farmers Market, intends to relocate the event because of safety concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
State Street merchants push to keep farmers market

The Sarasota Farmers Market plans to move some vendors from State Street to First Street, but some businesses are fighting to preserve the current layout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2017
Exciting times ahead for Sarasota sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Developer Jim Bridges described the architecture of “The Queue,” which could break ground as early as March, as urban modern, with lots of glass and an open look.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Modern townhomes proposed for downtown

The project requires a Planning Board and City Commission vote to move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • November 8, 2012
PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

  • Arts + Culture
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 8, 2017
Chili Cook Off spices up Southside Village

Morton's 18th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off takes over Southside Village for a robust competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

Teen drowns in Crystal Sands condo pool; Crosswalks functional but not complete; STAC seeks public input on tree policy

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High JV cheerleading squad took home a first-place trophy for its performance.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Cheerfest

East County cheerleaders showed off their team spirit during Braden River High's Cheerfest Dec. 10 Three JV squads and five varsity squads performed cheer and dance routines in front of their families and friends and a panel of judges. Lakewood Ranch won the JV competition while Braden River finished third. In the varsity competition, the Mustangs took home second place while the Pirates finished third.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Women’s Center at LWRMC |
  • July 2, 2019
Birth Designer Program Empowers Women to be Uniquely Involved in Their Care

Birth Designer Program Empowers Women to be Uniquely Involved in Their Care

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
FDOT presents plans for Longboat's roadway

Several construction improvements for Gulf of Mexico Drive were presented at an open house last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Town preps for property value drop

Property-tax estimates won't be released until June, but town staff is preparing for an estimated $255,000 drop in revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Burkhart Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 23, 2019
Just Married: Will Chase and Anna Hahn

A love story so real it could be a made into a movie.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles aims to redevelop his restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 26, 2016
Longboat Key restaurants move forward with changes

Owners of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant push ahead with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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