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The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Public Works Director Juan Florensa surveys the latest portion of the island’s mid-Key truck haul.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin displaces Longboat Key sand

Although dry beaches on Longboat Key lost about 20 feet of sand on average due to Tropical Storm Colin, town officials say there’s still plenty of sand in the coastal system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Incoming Sarasota County administrator Randall Reid’s first day is Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Alachua County.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Randall Reid

Randall Reid will take the reins of Sarasota County government in January, when he assumes his new role as the county's administrator.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Drones on Patrol Effort could be sending a drone camera against your window starting in June.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Fly-by-night security in East County

Drone security gets test flight in June.

  • April Fools
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 20, 2018
John F. "Jack" Perry

John F. “Jack” Perry, of Sarasota, Fla., died March 13, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Max Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2017
Bradenton Area EDC appoints new business director

The new hire formerly worked for Enterprise Florida.

  • East County
  • News
LECOM Park has been garnering substantial attention to its namesake according to a school executive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's LECOM puts naming rights on stage

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
New beach plans in the works

Longboat leaders begin looking through spending proposals for long-term renourishment projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
C.J. Ramsey (the Beast) and Zach Herman (Gaston), middle, act out a fight scene while Jouse Rivera (Cogsworth), Ryan O’Dell (Lumière), Sierra Schwabach (Mrs. Potts) and Emma Slotabec (Belle) watch.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2011
Middle-school drama takes center stage

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students will perform the musical, 'Beauty and the Beast,' at 7 p.m. April 15 and 16, at the Booker High School Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2011
Pirates summer basketball camp set

The Braden River High basketball team will host its 7th annual Summer Basketball Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 13-16, June 20-23 and July 5-8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Jason Ward Tasler

Jason Ward Tasler, of Bradenton passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at the age of 45; he was born September 11, 1973 in West Lake Village, California.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A nest, handcrafted by a bald eagle, sits high up in the trees on Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Bradenton bald eagle electrocuted

Eagle bodies are shipped to National Eagle Repository in Colorado.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Misch and Tom Darby hold up the presents they brought to the DSA holiday party.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: DSA Holiday Party

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance got together for a holiday party, Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Irish Pub on Main.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Picerne Development's Bill Shallcross explains to planning commissioners why he believes the apartments will not need as much parking as the county's code requires.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2019
New plan includes apartments in Lakewood Ranch

Picerne Development wants to build more than 200 apartments at Lorraine Corners.

  • East County
  • News
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