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Town leaders are ready to proceed with basic improvements to the Town Center land.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2019
Longboat's Town Center: The path forward

While work proceeds on a village green site on the town's 4.8 acres, leaders begin the process of figuring out what residents want to come next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista offers a view of Sarasota Bay shaded by live oak trees — perfect for day or night.
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 6, 2019
Dine on the waterfront to enjoy the cool weather

November in the Sunshine State is definitely cool. Alfresco dining by the water is as cool as it gets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Savor the Sounds was a community happening last held in Bayfront Park in 2016.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 6, 2019
Tree lighting, concert series coming to Longboat

Chamber of Commerce, town team up for events on Town Center land.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman Love's artistry will be on display when his Chocolate Salon opens in the UTC area early in 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Norman Love makes sweet debut in Sarasota

Renowned chocolatier brings Norman Love Confections to UTC area.

  • East County
  • News
Briana Harris Francois (right) and John Woods stand together at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Association's annual Fall Frolic. Harris Francois is succeeding Woods, the only director of tennis in club history.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

  • Arts + Culture
Jerry Bilik’s  ‘Independence’ sings  a song of freedom at Choral Artists’  Independence Day concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2019
Choral Artists' Fourth of July concert features work of a renaissance man

Jerry Bilik will make the local premiere of his patriotic piece 'Independence' at Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Writer, producer and director John McElroy with actor Cassandra Calo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

  • Arts + Culture
Ubreakifix owner Joel Scott tinkers with a broken computer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2019
Fix it myself? Not when I have these guys available in Sarasota

Fix it myself? Not when I have these electronics guys available in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Platooning pedestrians in the St. Armands Circle crosswalks, with the help of a crossing officer, is one of the proposals supported by Longboat leaders.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key officials not happy about planned roundabout

Town hired consultant to study roundabout

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 12,000-square-foot ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota full.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Proposed ballroom at Longboat former Colony site sparks debate

Unicorp National Developments Inc. has proposed a 10,000-square-foot ballroom in its application for a new hotel at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
STOP has criticized the sidewalks next to the Westin Sarasota property, but city staff says building setbacks won't necessarily lead to better sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighbors can work together so dogs, like these Shelties, don't become public enemy No. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Impro Theatre: Twilight Zone Unscripted
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 6, 2016
Organized Chaos

Sarasota Improv Festival spans three days and 27 performances. Behind the unscripted antics onstage, there’s a world of planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Troy Syprett outlines his proposal for the Lido pool and pavilion at an Aug. 18 workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
Lido pavilion plans raise questions about access

Revised plans for a restaurant and tiki bar on Lido Beach got a warmer reception, but some residents are still concerned about private control of public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Courtesy of Teresa Franklin
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 14, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $3,250,000

The home has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,818 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Heritage Harbour South CDD planted more than 10,000 plants in littoral zones of select lakes in 2012 to improve water quality. But, the program was cut the following year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Residents peeved about ponds

Heritage Harbour residents circulate petition in search of better smelling and looking ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Ill effects of limiting hospital competition

Imagine you’re ready to start a business

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
Paid parking is our friend

Although Sarasota has tried and failed to charge for parking, it needs to persevere: It is needed to create a vibrant environment for businesses, residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town Hall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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