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Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Longboat Key mayor writes governor on COVID-19 vaccines

The letter asks Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize distributing the vaccine to the most vulnerable populations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Women's Club visits Asolo Rep

Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club got a first-hand look at the life of a play May 15, when they spent the day at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The projects considered are comprised of the three peach-colored areas adjacent to Lorraine Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 13, 2018
Manatee Planning Commission supports Lakewood Ranch growth

Two projects may bring more than 3,000 homes to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Killijian and Harvard Jolly Architect Amy Weber pose for a portrait outside of the new Gulf Gate Library, which is 80% complete.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 29, 2014
Interior designing underway at Gulf Gate Library

The rest of the construction two-story building is supposed to be completed by late November and the library is slated to open in January 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Signature Sotheby's announces new agents; New agents join MS&Co. St. Armands Key office

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"For all the craziness of it, there is a lot to be said for it" McNees said about the tough job of running a city.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
McNees to start as city manager of Melbourne

Mike McNees was city manager in Sarasota from 2001 to 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa takes a break from a stop in Lakewood Ranch to answer questions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2018
Calendar

Winter 2018

  • LWR Life
  • By Joel Schleicher |
  • August 21, 2014
My View: County citizens deserve better

Caragiulo and Snyder want to be promoted from the City Commission to the County Commission. Their records don't make the case.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David LaRusso, the general manager of the Linger Lodge restaurant, says all of the cabins are currently booked.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
FOR SALE AGAIN: Linger Lodge

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the little piece of Old Florida up for sale. They cite a rebounding economy.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Reskow said he "came to life" when he started to volunteer at Tidewell Hospice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volunteer enriches his life working at Tidewell Hospice

New hospice coming to Lakewood Ranch seeks similar volunteers

  • East County
  • News
Chung-Yon Hong, violin, performed in Gryc's "Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Bartok."
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 23, 2019
'Mozart and More' brings finesse to the Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra's second soiree of the season featured Casella, Gryc and Mozart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 19, 2013
Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter

The nonprofit Trinity Without Borders would operate the temporary shelter for homeless at 1003 N. Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Beach project details emerge

Sarasota County commissioners' frustrations flare after receiving a timeline of Siesta Key beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sean Fitzpatrick puts the finishing touches on the turtles he has sculpted out of sand.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Sculptors ready to shape Siesta Key

Sand sculptors who will be participating in this weekend's Siesta Key Crystal Class Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach were out Wednesday morning working on a special group sand sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 26, 2017
All study, little action

The first phase of the 20th traffic study in 10 years doesn’t give much hope for improvements at the two worst chokepoints — Gulf Drive and Cortez and U.S. 41 and Gulfstream-Fruitville.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2012
July 23: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club resident Toni Ambrosio said she is worried the value of her home will decrease if townhomes are built by Legacy Golf Course.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 25, 2020
Townhouses could come to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee commissioners set to decide on townhouses in Country Club

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2014
Town Hall closes for Presidents Day

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Trash collection will take place on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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