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The Town of Longboat Key and FDOT are discussing potential ownership options for the island's pedestrian underpass.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Town engages in ownership discussions about pedestrian underpass

The Bay Isles Association recently approached the town of Longboat Key about taking over ownership of the island's only pedestrian underpass along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jan Wallace, the new president of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Payne Park Auditorium.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2023
The Players sees opportunity in Payne Park

Community theater leadership is scripting renovations to boost other arts organizations and grow with what's next in downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Country Club East home at 14639 Newtonmore Lane sold for $1,035,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,447 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 22, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 7-11 in Lakewood Ranch

A Polo Run home tops the week's sales at $1.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Byeong Hun An won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2023
How past winners of the Suncoast Classic are faring now

Some have thrived, while others have struggled to replicate their Suncoast Classic success at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
For Sarasota tax collector
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 26, 2024
For Sarasota tax collector

Two Republicans — County Commissioner Mike Moran and an expert in tax collector operations — are in a primary to challenge Barbara Ford-Coates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
George Davis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 3: George Davis

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Aircraft technician Robert Heing prepares to inspect the engine of a Piper Saratoga inside the Aviotec hangar at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. The maintenance company has also been servicing commercial airline aircraft at SRQ for the past year.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 13, 2024
Meet the crew at SRQ that helps keep planes up in the air

Sarasota-based Aviotec is the airport's "eyes and hands" that maintains private aircraft and commercial jets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harry Strunk, 2, explores inside a cardboard tunnel.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Sarasota Children's Museum kicks off quest for a dedicated space

The inaugural event of Sarasota's Children's Museum drew families to The Bay Park, offering children interactive experiences and hands-on learning activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrés Duany points out rooftops in Sarasota, stating they should be designed with their aesthetics in mind.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 30, 2024
Key Sarasota planner praises city while noting its shortcomings

"Have you seen (your bayfront)? It is such a collection of incoherent junk," says Andrés Duany, an influential planner of downtown Sarasota who is known as the "father of New Urbanism."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2023
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser

Michael Ayres will lead the effort to raise capital and develop partnerships for the renovation and expansion of Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2024
Is accommodating electric cars stuck in park?

Efforts by Manatee County staff to prepare for more electric vehicles on the road were unsuccessful.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Library hosted an open house for its new pop-up library.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 10, 2023
Pop-up library to bring books and services to Longboat Key

Sarasota County's mobile library visits area communities to make library resources more accessible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Commissioner Bishop takes on new committee for Florida League of Cities

This will be Bishop’s first year on the Resolutions Committee, which sets the FLC’s legislative priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Otterness has been on the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance board since 2021.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Robert Jendelund and Dave Pfister
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
Longboat Key Tennis Center celebrates 25th anniversary

The party was filled with cake, lifelong friends and an exhibition match between tennis pros.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Country Club East's Nicole Pies has started Divorce Real Estate using her doctorate in psychology to help those in high-stress situations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Realtor specializes in high-stress sales

Psychologist/Realtor Nicole Pies founds company Divorce Real Estate dedicated to people going through a divorce who want to buy or sell a home.

  • East County
  • Business
Abbey Steele, a producer of "The Jayar Show" on The Joy FM, collects donations as cars drive through the T-shirts for Turkeys event at Woodland Community Church on Nov. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 10, 2023
Manatee residents pay it forward for Thanksgiving

Woodland Community Church hosts a food collection drive-thru on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the Lakewood Ranch High Marching Band marched in the parade to honor the veterans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Tribute to Heroes Parade back on proper route

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities revived the Memorial Day weekend event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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