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City staff said the playground at Laurel Park is worn down past its usable lifespan.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Laurel Park prepares for new playground

The city intends to spend $100,000 to replace the playground in the neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Jennifer Macleod
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
Key Chorale strikes a festive note with Charpentier holiday concert

The concert features works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French Baroque composer whose work, until recently, laid forgotten.

  • Arts + Culture
Jake & Katie Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
File photo Residents, landowners and merchants near St. Armands Circle have voiced their opposition to an art festival scheduled to be held in the park at the end of April.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

The commission discussed extending its moratorium on St. Armands events, but the city attorney said that could cause legal action because it targets a specific event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Main Street enhancements include widened sidewalks and changes in streetscape to create a uniform  appearance in the historic district. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota Main Street renovations proposed

The city of Sarasota will host two public meetings to ask downtown residents and business owners what major renovation they would like to see on Main Street.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Lou Newman takes flight

Lou Newman hosted his 10th annual wildlife photography exhibit, “A Focus on Birds,” May 3, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy The San Francisco Examiner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 24, 2018
Extraordinary performances make 'Leave No Trace' a powerful must-see film

Debra Granik's extraordinary film, "Leave No Trace," follows a familial tale of inevitability.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 397 points to win the Class 3A-District 8 meet Nov. 2 in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: Lakewood Ranch High Boys Swimming; Lightning holds golf tourney in LWR; i9 sports season registration begins; LAX tournament accepting registration; Former Southeast star to offer training

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Kulp drives into the Wednesday car show at Lakewood Main Street with his pooch, Abby.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
"Cruzin'" in Lakewood Ranch

Car show provides a break from the worry about the impending hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
The AquaPalooza party Saturday off Longboat Key surrounding a sandbar near Jewfish Key was well-contained, officials said.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 17, 2016
AquaPalooza brings calm waters

Longboat Key officials and residents say boat bash was a model of decorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 27, 2012
An interview with Team REDS

An interview with Team REDS

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dr. Robert Morrison's Rolls Royce was a gift from the Queen of Holland. He frequently drove it on Longboat Key and around St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Morrison's insight improved vision for millions

Dr. Robert Morrison invented the soft contact lens and treated countless celebrities. His career began with the goal of being the best he could be.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
City-employee perk questioned

Facing a $3 million budget deficit next year, Mayor Kelly Kirschner wants to revisit the city's comp-time policy, which allows salaried employees to accrue up to two weeks off per year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Manatee County School Board adopts budget

A new administration receives approval of a $568.3 million budget that attempts to shake an ugly past and build a future.

  • East County
  • News
Go anywhere on Longboat, and that’s what people are talking about — the coyote.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
Stun it, trap it, remove it

The internet is rife with news stories of coyotes attacking dogs, cats and children. It’s only a matter of time before a regrettable, preventable tragedy occurs. Get rid of the Key’s coyote now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

  • East County
  • News
Camille Johnson gets ready to hit the ball at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Summer Sports Camp and Junior Tennis Camp last summer.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 18, 2011
Key camps heat up for summer

Longboat Key organizations are gearing up for an active summer on the Key with a variety of kids camps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Joe Gruters has become a champion for plans to extend the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2017
UPDATE: Gruters requests $15 million for Legacy Trail extension

Florida Rep. Joe Gruters has asked for state funding to support a 7.5-mile extension of the multi-use trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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