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Jeff Kattrein, Jamie Minton, Young Professionals Group Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova, City Manager Tom Barwin and Shantel Norman and Hellen Osorio pose outside City Hall after a meeting in May.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If passed, the referendum could bring a 120-unit hotel on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Michael Hodges |
  • August 10, 2016
Before allowing a hotel, fix the traffic jams

Never in our 40-plus years as residents of Longboat Key have we been exposed to such an infrastructure failure as now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Cops Corner 04.28.11

An unknown subject entered the victim's unlocked vehicle. Once inside, the subject removed $419 in cash and a cell phone.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cortez Bridge
  • By John McGuire |
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Understudies will get a chance to star in this unique performance, the first of its kind for the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2018
The show goes on for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe understudies

Second cast shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “The Mountaintop.”

  • Arts + Culture
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy of Sarasota County) Nathan Benderson Park was recently named Venue of the Year by the Florida Sports Commission.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2015
Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

Missouri-based Dredge America has sued Benderson Development and Sarasota County in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for payments it claims it never received from the prominent local developer.

  • East County
  • News
A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
City mulls relocation of G.WIZ

The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Kelley, 19, has made a miraculous recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball star continues comeback after auto wreck

He was cleared to exercise normally last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaasiel Torres repeated as the Class 4A boys high jump champion at the Florida High School Athletic Association track and field championships at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota High's Torres repeats as state high jump champ

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Grayson Donath and Beau Petrilla. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
No Santa Claus at July 4 parade — but it was close

Vollmer earns 'Friend of Nursing' award

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: World of Beer

Christian Birkley opened the East County's first World of Beer location last October.

  • East County
  • News
The planned Amberly neighborhood to be built by M/I homes
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2018
New villa community planned for Bradenton

Amberly will be built by M/I Homes in East County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Town Manager David Bullock told commissioners that the town should issue an RFP.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 12, 2012
Town to put out RFP for zoning, Comp Plan review

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to solicit bids for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 21, 2017

Warren Harding and Sue Suttie died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2018
'The Insult' makes for a frightened yet compassionate audience

Moviegoers will be pulled in many directions during this emotional tale of racial tensions in the Middle East.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dr. Kenneth Simons leads a discussion in his 2007 Freud and Literature class.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 6, 2010
LBK Education Center combines old and new

The Longboat Key Education Center's Fall Term begins Monday, October 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 24, 2012
May 24: 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
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 12, 2018
Argus Foundation welcomes Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart

Meet the Minds attendees gathered at the Field Club on April 12 to hear Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart speak.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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