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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Key tourism: Brace for the storm

Frigid temperatures and snow storms up north continue to bring a flurry of tourists to hotel rooms on sunny Longboat Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands businesses said speeding is an issue when motorists pass Columbia Restaurant on the way to Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
St. Armands prepares for speed tables

The temporary installation of traffic calming devices around the Circle has drawn concern from Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Wayfinding signs to be completed

The Town Commission agreed at its regular workshop to move forward with recommendations for the new wayfinding signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Turtle Watch T-shirts available

Longboat Key Turtle Watch is ready for nesting season, which begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jenna DiLorenzo and David Curran
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 22, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

'We're newlyweds' ... just kidding!; Get-Buy-Give-Give; Parting is such sweet sorrow; Yet another man in a fancy jacket

  • Arts + Culture
The expanded bar area is a mix of copper and wood.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 17, 2019
Renovated Mar Vista a hit with Longboat Key patrons

New, updated look, same menu

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debra Hartline. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Educators in Lakewood Ranch area are first class

Two East County teachers are finalists for district's Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
New priest finds home at St. Barbara

The Rev. Fr. Peter Andronache will lead St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church after the Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File image
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
City sets special meeting on Bobby Jones

Ahead of planned renovations, the city has narrowed its search for a contractor or private partner to two vendors, though negotiations are still ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Rissler has more than 14 hers experience working with nonprofit groups.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 19, 2015
Nicole Rissler joins SANCA

The former director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, Nicole Rissler, June 18 accepted the chief operating officer position with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Colony unit owners in discussion with PZ&B

Some Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners are ready to renovate and open beachfront buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2009
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation

The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.

  • East County
  • News
Access the the Starbucks on State Road 70, just west of I-75, was blocked by tape and a patrol car.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Two Starbucks locations burglarized in Manatee County

Both stores suffered similar types of damages, officials said.

  • East County
  • News
Courtney Mirabella followed up her first win over Lakewood with eight more strikeouts Feb. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River sophomore pitcher Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game Feb. 22, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 17 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Luis Garcia raises the roof at Circus Sarasota

Tent master Luis Garcia has been with Circus Sarasota from the start, and he's still on the top of his game.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs 02.17.11

Design work on the future Fort Hamer Bridge will be halted as engineers reexamine an environmental study for the project.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of the first that will see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.ÂÂ
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 27, 2012
Connectivity plan continues with more roundabouts

Two U.S. 41 roundabouts are close to getting a green light, and another eight are in the works to 'round out' Sarasota's bayfront connectivity plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alyssa Gagnon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Gagnon

The Braden River senior talks the 800-meter run and the 'Rocky' franchise.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Hume Kennerly. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

Staff Photographer meets famed photographer; LeBell talks opera, go figure; Local film makes festival debut; Flight 347 bonds over blizzard and FST Improv

  • Arts + Culture
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