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Cartographer Andy Woodruff figured out the effects on sunrises and sunsets with permanent Daylight Saving or permanent Standard Time.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 14, 2018
The dark side of Daylight Saving Time

Let's reconsider that push to mess with our clocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Siesta Key residents contend the dredging of Big Pass could harm their popular beach.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta, Lido sides prepare for Big Pass court hearing

Fundraising efforts are ongoing for all parties as they try to cover mounting legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Town employees receive 3% wage increase

The Town Commission agreed to give non-union employees a one-time 3% wage increase the town manager proposed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 10, 2010
Walking a fine line

Circus Sarasota headliner Nik Wallenda is on his way to becoming more than just a tightrope walker with a famous last name.

  • Arts + Culture
Dan Lobeck asked the board not to listen to developers who pushed back against the idea of assessing school impact fees for the first time in five years.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 16, 2015
Developers to School Board: We need more time

Representatives of the development industry say the recovery isn’t yet solidified, and impact fees may damage it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

I-75 traffic affects all of East County; Fort Hamer bridge idea should be axed

  • East County
  • Opinion
Thirteen-year-old Ryan Chastain, right, helps Backyard Getaway co-owner Dave Burns build a waterfall near the school's entrance.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Haile Middle kids complete Learning Takes Flight project

Ninety students at Haile Middle School worked together last week to complete a mural and install a waterfall feature near the school's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission met on March 23. It will be the last in-person meeting the commission has for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
How to watch, participate in Monday’s virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting electronically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2019, Karen Kay Lyvers, a senior, took gold in the girls pole vault (3.76 meters; 12.36 feet) at the state track and field championships at the University of North Florida.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 5

More track and field accomplishments lead the day's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
The plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 3,200 square feet of living space and houses the mid Longboat Key real estate office of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2015
Michael Saunders sells mid-Key plaza for $800,000

The Saunders Family Limited Partnership, a Florida limited partnership of Michael Saunders & Company Inc., sold the commercial plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Fox 41 July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
East County prepares for Wine Fest

Tickets now are on sale for the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 19, 2019
Photos: DreamLarge launches first BLVD Bike Ride tour

The tour explored the Rosemary and Newtown districts on July 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch will feature 1,500 homes on 643 acres, if approved by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners June 5.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Developer reveals new community's features

Although cosmetic details of Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch remain a secret, its developer promises senior-friendly features in homes.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners agreed to eliminate Saturday and evening parking enforcement downtown.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 4, 2012
Commissioners ease downtown parking restrictions

At their Monday meeting, Commissioners also postponed a decision on Laurel Park buffer zone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 8, 2009
City may prohibit park activities

Golfing, late-night football games and soccer matches could be banned from certain city parks under a proposed ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An event planning firm bought the former site of Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse for $3 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After a concussion kept her off the field for nearly seven months, senior midfielder Rachel Hassen is happy to finally be playing soccer again for Braden River.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
Hassen returns to Pirates

Last January, Braden River midfielder Rachel Hassen suffered a concussion, which ended her season. Since her return, Hassen has helped lead the Pirates to a 5-2-3 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Approximately 75 people attended a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee forum titled "Beaches 101" Thursday, Jan. 27, at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Mayor supports beach project

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Thursday why a $16 million beach project starting in November is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew Lane guest conducted “Sounds of the Stage,” aka Great Escapes 5, which featured principal double bass John Miller (pictured). Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 25, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra offers musical smorgasbord in 'Sounds of the Stage'

Sarasota Orchestra's Great Escapes 5 concert, "Sounds of the Stage" at Holley Hall in Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, reminds us of the good old days of pops concerts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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