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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
State of the beach

$20 million. In the next two years, that’s the amount of money the town is prepared to spend on three separate Longboat Key beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found at last year's search.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017

The 10th annual scallop search will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program'     s certification.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic has increased around The Mall at University Town Center, but the county doesn't yet have data to determine by how much. To manage the flow of traffic, it manually changes the traffic signals during peak times. Kurt Schultheis
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Officials give UTC traffic the yellow light

Traffic isn't flowing as quickly as many residents would prefer, but officials say UTC congestion hasn't been the 'doom and gloom' scenario many feared.

  • East County
  • News
Get healthy with puppies at this Saturday morning event. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-thon

All proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit. There will be live music, shopping vendors, food and plenty of puppies to hug.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. Photo courtesy of Roger Pettingell
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Key home

H. Lee Scott sold his Gulf of Mexico Drive home for the not-so-low price of $5.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Commission wants 'interim' taken out of manager's title

The Town Commission considers options for entering into a long-term agreement with Town Manager David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Sergeant Randy Thompson was named police officer of the year for the third time in his career this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2014
Thompson named officer of the year

Randy Thompson was honored for a Dec. 12 incident in which he was able to restrain a suspect that was threatening several neighbors with a gun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Subway spokesman visits Ranch hospital

Jared Fogle and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson spoke about their weight loss successes.

  • East County
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team won the Manatee County Championship Cross Country Meet Oct. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs win county championship

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 17 points to capture the Manatee County Championship Oct. 27 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her No. 1 ranking after spending a year focusing on practice, not tournaments. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
A strong return for Sarasota tennis star

After a year spent training, former top-ranked tennis player and Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her throne.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town labor attorney W. Reynolds Allen calculates the impact of a wage reduction versus a deduction from wages during Thursday's contract negotiations.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2013
Firefighters agree to vote on contract

The town and its firefighter union agreed on the terms of a contract to put before firefighters for a vote. But state rules could make it a tough sell.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2010
Wallenda stunt ready for takeoff

Circus Sarasota star Nik Wallenda will perform a high-wire stunt this Thursday in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Dry Dock owner to pursue second-floor expansion

Eric Hammersand plans to apply for a zoning text amendment that would reduce the required waterfront setbacks for three properties on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 12, 2017
Old Florida

Nostalgia and authenticity still can be found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Family Trade: Kibler Ranch

The 1,009-acre Kibler Ranch site will be sold June 6, for the first time in about 100 years.

  • East County
  • News
Tomasin Brennan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
Foil your other plans and try Sarasota Fencing Academy and Club

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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