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Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Seibert designed many “pavilion homes” like this on Siesta Key. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2017
SarasotaMOD Weekend will celebrate architect Tim Seibert

Sarasota Architecture Foundation honors the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert in its fourth annual festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
An area that's already used to new hotels will be getting a few more by 2018.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 26, 2017
More than 1,000 new hotel rooms expected in Sarasota

Between 2016-2018, the county will get 1,112 new hotel rooms — most of which are centered in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teri Jordan submitted this early-morning photo, taken in Buttonwood Harbour on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Weekly Winner: Spooky Start

Teri Jordan submitted this early-morning photo, taken in Buttonwood Harbour on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker celebrates keeping her seat with daughter Liza Leonard, left, and Margie Cohn.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 30, 2016
Zucker defeats Mast in District 2 School Board race

Zucker will keep her school board seat after a contentious campaigned characterized by political influences and record-breaking campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 24, 2018
Puppy love fills the air at Michael's On East

Animal Rescue Coalition hosted its Unconditional Love Gala on Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 21, 2014
Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lift Station 87 is 90% complete. The city is slated to hire engineering firm McKim & Creed to complete the project.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Lift station project progresses

Since December, Sarasota officials have been working to get a long-delayed and troubled $12.5 million lift-station construction project back on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
County looks at possible park site

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood remain hopeful that the county could purchase an eight-acre site for a community park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo 6.26.13

John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carol Cohen and Barb Standich
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 3, 2019
Sarasota Farmers Market boogies down Lemon Avenue

The "Taste of the Market — Sunday Night Fever" raised money for the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Students' display a new state of mind upon return from Broadway

Lakewood Ranch theater students have bring back extra confidence after New York trip.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
+Weather photo: SUNNY OUTLOOK

Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Goodwill Manasota hosts veterans services open house

Veterans get a look at the newly renovated Veterans Services Center in Sarasota on May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Planning and Zoning Board Member Andrew Aitken and four other current planning members so far plan to reapply for a new seven-member board the Town Commission will appoint in June. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Musical Chairs

There are eight members of the P&Z Board left. But soon there will only be room for seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former NSA employee Joseph Harb. Jr., has written his first book, a "challenging spy hunt."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2017
Former NSA executive becomes author in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
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