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Residents believe the lack of  lighting in the Broadway area poses a safety threat to pedestrians crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive to head to the Broadway beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 17, 2014
Village intersection receiving more light

The west portion of the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway will receive a lighted sign and a light on top of the sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gulfstream Avenue will act as an outdoor gallery showcasing original work including painting, jewelry, sculpting, photography, woodwork more. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 17, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

The show has been rated one of the top 100 fine art festivals nationwide and hosts hundreds of artists from around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Capt. Frank Rubino lands police officer 'dream job'

There's not much Longboat Key Police Capt. Frank Rubino hasn't done in his 32 years of law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Bicycle ride turns painful after encounter with dog

Arthur Kowitt, 81, fell off his bike and into a pile of fire ants after a dog became startled and bit his leg. Kowitt received 12 stitches and contracted an infection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NewGate students spent their first day of class learning to sail. Out of 27 students 10 of the students experienced sailing for the first time.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 21, 2013
NewGate students start school year with sailing

NewGate students spent the first day of school learning team- and community-building skills through sailing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender LLC attorney Michael Assaf filed an objection Thursday to a proposed settlement, urging a bankruptcy judge to deny it.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2013
Objections reveal Colony settlement alternatives

Colony Lender LLC has produced an exhibit that reveals Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. is offering to give a bankruptcy trustee $2.3 million in cash immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The installation titled “What I Can be with a College Degree” includes work by 85 fifth grade students.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
Booker Elementary students to display artwork at USF

The collaboration between USFSM and Emma E. Booker Elementary is part of the College of Education's Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching (PAInT).

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lem Sharp, left, Walter Mills, middle, and Tim Hensey, right, are executives at Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm W.G. Mills.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
  • November 17, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Inc. on Nov. 15 announced its acquisition of East County contractor W.G. Mills.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 5, 2009
Photo of the day: Spooky specimen

The spooky bat flower, a specimen of the Tacca integrifolia "Nivea,' is now on bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews will install the new signals at Ringling and Orange Tuesday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2015
City hopes to address congestion with signal changes

Beginning Wednesday, the city will reconfigure the traffic signal at Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue, another step aimed at addressing ongoing traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Mathes, Benderson's director of development, addresses the board.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2015
Commission approves UTC expansion

Sarasota County commissioners today granted Benderson Development the approvals it needs to build more retail and commercial structures at its University Town Center project.

  • East County
  • News
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2017
Cops Corner 11.2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Janice Landauer and Sandy Cowing. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Attendees get the scoop at luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 29, at the boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"People just sit there waiting for those outfits to come out," says Lisa Berger about Iconcept attendees. "They don't know what those artists are going to come up with every year."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Lisa Berger 'Makes It Work'

Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger encourages dressing in rags. Anything nontraditional or recycled goes in Art Center Sarasota's Iconcept fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 8, 2017

Nancy Freeland, Sharon Oper, Marie "Jackie" Resnick, Hank Cassen, Janet FitzGerald, Audrey Regen and Dr. E. William Reiber II died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners will consider a $150,000 habitat restoration project for Turtle Beach during a Dec. 17 workshop to prioritize BP settlement funding.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2012
Board to consider RESTORE projects

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 17, will consider the priority of 28 projects, four of which affect Siesta Key, that could get funding from the BP settlement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Sarasota Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements with groups such as Mote and Save Our Seabirds. Many of the leases are $10 a year or less.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Sarasota featured in Food Network restaurant guide

Indigenous, Shore Diner, State Street Eating House and a dozen more featured in city guide.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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