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Vern Buchanan is the representative for Florida's 13th District.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering shows Lift Station 87 sitting among Southern live oaks and native plants.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Lift station team outlines landscape plan

Before constructing an above-ground wastewater facility in Luke Wood Park, the Lift Station 87 project team is searching for a way to make the building blend in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • January 6, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 'Nora Webster' by Colm Tóibín

In his newest novel, "Nora Webster," Colm Tóibín examines the life of his titular character in the months and years following the loss of her young husband to heart disease.

  • Arts + Culture
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, lobbied unsuccessfully before the holidays to encourage Congress to approve a glitch bill to stave off insurance costs that have more than tripled for some policyholders.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2014
Town supports insurance legislation

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown sent a letter to Senator Jeff Brandes this week, thanking him for addressing a flood insurance crisis through a bill he's attempting to pass in the Legislature

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 28, 2015
Changing Tunes: Five O'Clock Club's new image

After 60 years as a blues bar, the live-music venue is reaching out to new audiences with its first hip-hop show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 4, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Beach Tennis Open

More than 100 players are expected to participate in the Siesta Key Beach Tennis Open, which takes place Saturday, June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 4, 2018
Guests dine on lobster for Children First

The Rockin' Lobster beach party was hosted Nov. 3 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

  • Black Tie
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed its doors in 2010 and continues to decay as legal proceedings continue. File photos
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Future of the Colony

The Longboat Observer has listed issues to watch in the new year for the past eight consecutive years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's irrigation water provider, Braden River Utilities, is raising its rates by 50% to improve infrastructure and pay for other necessary projects.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
LWR CDD budgets see increases

Rate increases for irrigation water is one reason for 2013 assessment increases.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 19, 2015
Animal advocacy group plans bear hunt protest

As the state opens black bears to hunters, animal rights groups across the state prepare to be heard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Batchelor, a former firefighter, is running for the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2015
East County resident hopes to ignite commission

Paramedic and firefighter Tom Batchelor applies to challenge incumbent Vanessa Baugh for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Jim Shirley

Jim Shirley made the switch from Pal Sailor Circus to the Sarasota Arts Council in November and has a vision on how the Arts Council can move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota County agrees to fund second helicopter for sheriff's department

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is buying a used Bell 407GX to supplement its existing helicopter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High baseball team scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to edge past North Port 6-5 March 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2015
High 5 Moments

High 5 Moments

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The church hopes to have the steeple removed by the end of the day Monday. A replacement steeple should be installed by the end of September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2019
Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jerry Lionetti and Dr. Stuart James McEnerney died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 29, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
CONA discusses proposed U.S. 41 roundabouts

Roundabouts at busy intersections along the U.S. 41 corridor could alleviate traffic and promote better safety and walkability, proponents say, and for some they can't come soon enough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2015
Lakewood to hold athletics fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its 2015 Fall Golf Classic Sept. 26, at the River Club Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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