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Parking Manager Mark Lyons believes the city should consider a paid parking system for premium spots, like those on Main Street. The city has not substantively discussed full-time paid parking downtown since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Kip O’Neill puts wire up around her porch whenever she leaves her home for an extended period of time to keep the peacocks away. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Town aims to reduce peafowl to 12 birds

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review peacock removal bids in the fall that focus on removing all of the female birds to stop the peacocks from reproducing in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Longboater seizes the moment through photography

For Sharon Burde, photography is about showing transformation and works in progress.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clyde Metcalf. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Under longtime coach, Sailors find formula for baseball success

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key resident Bob Bunting documented a major washover event at Beer Can Island last weekend.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Storm stokes fears of Beer Can breach

Longboat Key residents say the erosion hitting the north-end island has become an emergency situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Bob Crain

Crain will face Jane Bruyer in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 23, 2017
If the suit fits

Fitness competitors spend months perfecting their physiques. When it comes to dressing them for the stage, there are few better than June Blaustein.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • March 23, 2017
Letters to the editor

Tolls, election, growth and the arts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home on West Royal Flamingo Drive sold  for $3.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 26, 2017
West Royal Flamingo Drive home sells for $3.1 million

Real estate transactions for April 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Natalie Gorji makes an open-field juke during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
Out-of-Door freshman soccer star experienced beyond her years

Netting a hat trick each game is a goal of the prolific scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
C.E.R.T. leader Victor Kline utilizes his experience as a U.S. Army medic to help train Ranch residents on hurricane preparedness.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
Conversation with Victor Kline

The Lakewood Ranch-based Community Emergency Response Team trains local residents on best practices for securing neighborhoods and ensuring residents' health and safety during natural disasters, such as hurricanes.

  • East County
  • News
A peacock plan is likely to come before the commission this fall once more residents are back in town to provide comments on the matter.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Peacock fowl: friends or foes?

Not everyone in Longbeach Village hates the peacocks. Some say the Longboat Key Town Commission needs to think twice before making a drastic decision on the fate of the peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Vernon would like to help reduce regulations that hinder budding business owners from opening or expanding their businesses.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 11, 2015
Conversation with Steve Vernon

The president of the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club filed to run for the District 73 state representative seat Monday, July 27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wide receiver Trevor Losada is one of the Mustangs top players to watch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2015
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch

After finishing 6-3 last season, Lakewood Ranch is looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carolyn Johnson is SCOPE’s 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient. The painting pictured was created by her mother and is one of her favorites.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Conversation with Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson is the recipient of the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
Massimo Artoni, Maria Mercedes Carrara Verdi, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Manuela Pizzoni, Angiolo Carrara Verdi. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 23, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.24.16

Verdi comes to an end, the rain doesn't bother Sarasota Garden club and more...

  • Black Tie
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