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A Florida Department of Transportation crew finished striping the crosswalks on the road and made final adjustments to the lighting and push button activation systems this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2015
Longboat Key crosswalks are ready for use

Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks now have white striping and are ready for use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Gulf Coast Community Foundation hires Cooper

Kevin Cooper will leave the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to join the organization Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This peacock perched atop a home Tuesday, Feb. 26, near 40th Street and Sarasota Avenue, in the Indian Beach neighborhood.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 23, 2013
Year in Review: February 2013, Peafowl family takes residence in Indian Beach

Residents say the fowl are interesting to watch and aren't causing too many problems - for now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • January 27, 2010
Vern Buchanan holds Town Hall meeting

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, held a Town Hall meeting Jan. 23, at Longboat Key Town Hall. More than 100 people attended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 4, 2016
Longboat included in 40-home crime spree

A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of three men who attempted to or successfully burglarized approximately forty homes, including two on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Karow said she is guided by her faith and family. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Look above, go beyond at Lakewood Ranch High School

Olivia Karow is clearly passionate about two things: her faith and her loved ones.

  • East County
  • Schools
Will Little
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Amesbury, Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Nancy Schneider are among the founding club members of Gardeners Out East and Karen Eckert is the current president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Garden club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch

Gardeners Out East club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 7, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball advances to district final

The Mustangs beat Venice 71-46 to do it.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Colony Contenders: Coral Hospitality

The Naples-based company is a finalist for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

What should we believe?; Tyranny still exists

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Culture shock

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history Feb. 25 in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 10, 2017
St. Armands Circle gets crafty

The 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival kicked off on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The day after 53-year-old Donna Chen was killed in a traffic incident on Midnight Pass Road, residents left flowers and a cross as a memorial to her. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in Review: March 2012, 'Sarasota County Commission hears more pleas for alcohol ban'

Commissioners agreed to seek more roadway safety measures.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

  • East County
  • Sports
Pre-kindergartners Teddy Page, Morgan Drackett and Elise Serrano write letters and draw pictures. More children will have access to early education at the new Primrose School. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Randy Langley
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 21, 2018
The Langley dilemma

Town Commission candidate Randy Langley knew his criminal past would be resurrected. But it’s 30 years old. How relevant is it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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