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Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder said he has to go for another referendum because his present business model just does not work.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 11, 2016
Whitney Beach Plaza owner asks for another Longboat Key referendum

Why the quick turnaround? Owner Ryan Snyder said he has no choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High School's Hunter Fioretto and Haley Mercer, two of the dairy evaluation and selection team members, finished 16th in the nation in dairy evaluation.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 6, 2017
A dairy good day for Braden River FFA team

Pirates' FFA diary evaluation team places 16th in the nation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lori Bower of Lakewood Ranch and Beth Grogan of River Club organized a toy drive for more than 130 children at Rowlett Elementary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
East County moms warm holidays for area children

Parents Beth Grogan and Lori Bower spearheaded efforts to collect toys for families in need at Rowlett Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Top Story — December: Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 25, 2015
All Angels kicks up its boots for season

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church members said “howdy” one last time for the season at the church’s Texas Round-up party on April 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paige Lewandrowski, a Pirate freshmen swimmer, and John Graves, a senior swimmer, hope some certainty can help them close the gap with their rival, Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

  • East County
  • News
Goodwill employee Marion Motley greets the store's first customers with a smile.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 19, 2015
Goodwill Grand Opening

Community gathers to shop at new Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Patriotic party

Longboat Key parade will show festive spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 21, 2018
Students show off their skills at HospitaBull

University of South Florida hosted HospitaBull March 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
File photo. Meelan Gonzalez, 5, and Connor Treffert, 5 play a game at the 2015 Mote World's Ocean Day.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.2.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Town, firefighters head back to bargaining table

Pay raises, benefits and pensions will be part of the discussion this week as the town and its firefighters come together for negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The prefabricated metal home was built to be assembled on-site — and could be dissembled if a plan for relocating it moves forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Arlington Park residents hope to relocate historic home

The neighborhood association wants to turn Sarasota’s last remaining Lustron house into a community center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hixon, right
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Brown seeks smaller planning and zoning board ddboard

Could the nine-member Longboat Key Planning Board become the Fantastic Five or Magnificent Seven?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Sarasota Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements with groups such as Mote and Save Our Seabirds. Many of the leases are $10 a year or less.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Public Art Committee selected an aquatic-themed design for the walls of the State Street garage — but later discovered the artist was the parking manager'   s son-in-law.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2017
Parking manager on leave during nepotism investigation

A committee was considering two proposals for artwork at the State Street garage. After input from Parking Manager Mark Lyons, the group picked his son-in-law’s design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Jordan Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Mystifying murders inspire Longboater to write first book

Michael Jordan’s book, ‘The Company of Demons,’ is a psychological thriller with its basis in Cleveland’s notorious Torso Murders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ted Hamm is eager to start work as a chaplain for the U.S. Army. He will participate in chaplain training in South Carolina.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Cornerstone pastor takes new post

Cornerstone's assistant pastor, Ted Hamm, will leave this month for Columbia, S.C., to become an Army chaplain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
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