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A.J. Grande paddles at the SUP Series Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2014
Sarasota County gauges support for SUP

Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Center of attention: Mall at UTC

Mall at University Town Center officials are using the buzz the mall has generated in print and online stories to launch a large-scale media campaign before the mall opens its doors Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Approximately 75 people attended a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee forum titled "Beaches 101" Thursday, Jan. 27, at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Mayor supports beach project

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Thursday why a $16 million beach project starting in November is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Dietterle, ARC executive director
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Pick of the Litter

The Animal Rescue Coalition is saving area cats and dogs one spay and neuter at a time.

  • LWR Life
Sea turtle nests are frequently taped off with bright signs. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 10, 2019
County encourages beach visitors to “keep light out of sight” of sea turtle nests

With over 200 nests per mile, Sarasota County hosts the largest nesting sea turtle population on Florida’s gulf coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • March 2, 2012
Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • September 13, 2012
My View: A long-term solution for a long-term problem

My fellow My View columnist, Jeffrey Weisman, provided some excellent solutions to the serious parking problem that confronts Siesta Key Village and the public beach every season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors are also working on Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2016
Waterlefe gate closure ends

Residents again have two access points into the community.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2018
State College of Florida's 'The Laramie Project' moves without overdoing it

Reality-based play looks back at a brutal attack — and an unlikely team of investigators who struggled to find the truth behind it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New  Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
Tanner Thatcher, a Braden River High School senior, talks about the school's JROTC program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Heater: Have faith in our future veterans

Have faith in our future veterans

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Half-Acre Construction started work last week to extend Braden River Middle School's on-campus drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

  • East County
  • News
"As ringmistress, looking at everyone is more exhilarating than being on a flying trapeze or high wire. Everyone's attention is on you," Bailey Sloan says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 18, 2014
Bailey Sloan Steps Right Up

This year, 16-year-old Sailor Circus performer Bailey Sloan will be ringmistress of the Summer Circus Spectacular.

  • Arts + Culture
J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asset Manager Ruth Hofer and Project Manager Philipp Hartl (not pictured) hope the Linger Lodge restaurant will open in January. The restaurant is not undergoing any renovations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 28, 2021
Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key

"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller's motto.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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