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Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 20, 2010
Synchronized swimmers suit up

Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA - otherwise known as SASSY - will perform a water show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Selby Aquatics Center, 8301 Potter Park Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Christ Church project receives blessing

Despite concerns from some Sleepy Lagoon homeowners, the Town Commission voted Monday to approve a new sanctuary on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2016
Keep the music playing

Artist Series and Sarasota Music Club launch scholarship to empower and educate the musicians and audiences of tomorrow.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jonathan Glancy |
  • January 25, 2012
Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Town Clerk Trish Granger said she won't make a public records request to the city of Sarasota for boxes of files she believes should be transferred to the town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2016
Record control dispute lingers on Longboat

Who’s in charge of the public records associated with the Manasota League of Cities? It depends on whom you ask.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Oak & Stone Assistant General Manager Patrick Goeser visits with The Miracle League's Andrew Leibin and his mom, Jaycie.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 11, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone raises money for Miracle League

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Susan Myers, a McNeal parent, writes down notes about each candidate.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 4, 2015
McNeal Elementary School community questions potential principals

Three candidates are poised to replace Norma Scott. The new administrator will be announced Friday, June 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 21, 2013
Food Bank makes bank

The Food Bank of Manatee received large donations today that two local foundations made.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
L'Ambiance sale makes Sarasota County history

A penthouse in the Islandside community sold for $6.75 million - the highest amount recorded countywide for a condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Bullas, director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch was recently named the new tour director for the US Kids Tour for Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch's director of instruction takes on new role.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Minimum wage charter change not supported

Voters won't get the chance to reverse a referendum that North Sarasota leaders say has been devastating to the economy there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key

"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller's motto.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Carol Erker informed the Town Commission Monday it has a $10,170 contribution for a dog park at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
LBK Rotary donates $10,170 to dog park

Bayfront Park has now received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground and $10,170 for a future dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 03.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 29, 2013
Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

  • Arts + Culture
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 9

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2015
School Board candidates kick off campaigns

Incumbent Sarasota County School Board District 2 candidate Caroline Zucker has filed to run for re-election, while District 3 candidate Eric Robinson jumpstarts fundraising with $9,700 worth of contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Risdon Group President Steve Bradley said the rendering of Risdon on 5th would be updated at a later date.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 11, 2015
Risdon Group unveils new Rosemary project

The Sarasota-based developer has proposed a mixed-use luxury project near the intersection of 5th Street and Central Avenue, further contributing to the rise of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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