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One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Avantika Mishra, MD, Florida Digestive Health Specialists |
  • January 8, 2020
Going gluten-free? Here’s what a GI doctor wants you to know

Going gluten-free? Here’s what a GI doctor wants you to know

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 16, 2020
Make-A-Wish welcomes home family from cruise

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosted its Cooking For Wishes luncheon on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria F. Finazzo M.D. |
  • May 11, 2020
The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Two of the top three transportation projects in city staff's proposed master plan involve trails, including connections to an extended Legacy Trail in Payne Park. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern.  Photo by Cindy Salomone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

  • East County
  • News
A near-death experience forces Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Farrell to reassess their marriage in the movie "Downhill." Audiences will have the same expressions sitting through this misguided attempt at a comedy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 16, 2020
'Downhill' races to the bottom of the barrel

Decision to remake award-winning film from just 6 years ago, then do it this badly, just a mistake all around

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders announced The School District of Manatee County will extend school closures through May 1.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2020
School District of Manatee County extends closures through May 1

Manatee County schools closed until May 1

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 70 now meets state criteria for signalization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Safety improvement in works in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle/S.R. 70 signal should be online in 3 months in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Longboat Publix adding curbside pickup amid COVID-19 pandemic

Town Manager Tom Harmer said it will take at least two days for the Longboat Key Publix store to implement curbside service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Only City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs, Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown sat at the commission table for Monday's workshop. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
City talks COVID-19 response at workshop

Officials are bracing for a hit to the city’s budget and preparing to shift to virtual meetings for the immediate future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands patrons learn that tea can be what's for dinner

The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle showcased the versatile leaves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Todd Bowden speaks with a student at Alta Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Goody bags were given to everyone who walked in the door.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 20, 2019
East Meets West bridges county lines to bring businesses together

Often, "east" was literally meeting "west" as business owners from both sides greeted each other at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town built one regulation pickleball court in Bayfront Park and is looking for ways to add more courts.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2019
Oh, what a pickle

Longboat commissioners should not be so addlepated over giving up two tennis courts for six pickleball courts. Why do so few occasional tennis players deserve free tennis courts to begin with?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 16, 2017
Film review: 'Norman'

Richard Gere shines at the top of his acting game.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Whitehouses have been volunteering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market for a collective 17 years. Fred, who is the market manager, has been there for 11 years and Grace, who runs the welcome tent, has volunteered there for six.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota couple awarded Florida voluntary service award

The Whitehouses have volunteered at the Phillippi Farmhouse market for a collective 17 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Premier Sotheby�s names Loeffler top 2013 agent

Cheryl Loeffler achieved $36.9 million in closed sales for 2013, including $23.05 million in sales on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Kevan Main, senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
White House to recognize Mote scientist as ‘Champion of Change’

Kevan Main, a senior scientist, serves as director of Mote's Aquaculture Research Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 10, 2016
Film review: 'American Pastoral'

A picture perfect family is anything but in Ewan McGregor's directorial debut.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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