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Utilities Director Bill Riebe said the water and wastewater infrastructure citywide is badly in need of improvements — a condition that led to the city authorizing a decade of rate increases for water and sewer customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2019
City authorizes water, sewer rate increases

City residents’ water and sewer utility bills could increase 46% by 2030 as officials attempt to fund $377 million in infrastructure improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2019
New 55-plus community now open in Lakewood Ranch

Kolter Homes opens 55-plus community, Cresswind, in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 11, 2019
'Making Montgomery Clift' dispels the myths of the beloved actor's past

The powerful documentary, screened at the 2019 Sarasota Film Festival, was directed by Clift's nephew, Robert A. Clift, and Hillary Demmon.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Isabel Traba was among three Sarasota Sharks swimmers selected to the camp.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Three Sarasota swimmers head to Olympic Training Center

The trio will join 93 other elite athletes at the USA Swimming National Select Camp in Colorado Springs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told attendees Thursday the town is working to change codes to make it easier to revitalize Key properties.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pilot Jeff Walston always goes through a checklist before taking off to make sure the ride goes well and the landing is smooth.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Young Eagles Rally

The Experimental Aviation Association taught children about aviation and took them for a flight Saturday, June 15 at Dolphin Aviation for the Young Eagles Program. Each third Saturday of the month the EAA Chapter 180 invites kids ages 7 to 18 to participate in Young Eagle Rally day. Pilots taught kids about aviation safety and how they communicate with towers for take off and landing. Kids had their photo's taken and were given a Young Eagles Certificate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although there is no cure for dementia-related disorders, there are ways to improve your cognitive health. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 18, 2019
Taking on the 'D' word

Small changes in multiple areas of your life can deflect the onset of dementia.

  • Health
Julia Thielen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2017
Dreams come true at East County camp

Campers go 'Hollywood' at Dream Oaks Camp.

  • East County
  • News
Ken Schneider, Ed Zunz, Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair take the oath of office Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2018
Who will be new leaders?

Longboat Key’s election results followed tradition. But there was an underlying message in the results of the Zunz-Langley race: a desire for a next generation to get involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sierra McCormick in "The Vast of Night." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2020
Binge Blog: There's something in the sky

"Search Party" and "The Vast of Night" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
ULI report highlights Key challenges

Urban Land Institute panelists provided a picture of a changing island in their presentation to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Health Matters

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julia Dodge
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom and Twyla Fuchs, of Route 128 Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., and Daniel Weber, of Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Your Calendar: Bacchus on the Beach

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new zoning regulations will affect the Midtown Plaza property, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, and all other Commercial General properties larger than one acre.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2020
City OKs mixed-use zoning for commercial sites

Despite disagreement about an affordable housing provision, the city approved regulations it hopes will spur redevelopment of older commercial centers such as Midtown Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joslyn Chapman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
 It’s the first time a large-scale civil project has been derailed the United States by an 6-ounce animal.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Brazilian bat could turn bridge-repair schedule upside down

APRIL FOOLS: Appearance of rarely seen animal could hamper bridge work, prompt detours.

  • April Fools
Local tennis professionals from Manatee and Sarasota Counties offer free skill clinics to players at the end of the season. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2014
Friendly competition

The Suncoast Tennis League welcomes approximately 1,800 players in five divisions from 30 clubs across Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
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