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  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • May 19, 2010
My View: START continues its mission

Renewed funding would help complete studies that show the possibility of viable measures to control the extent or impact of a future red-tide bloom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Our View

Have a chuckle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Siesta Key residents ask questions after the Florida Department of Transportation’s presentation on the future of the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Residents go around about traffic

FDOT is considering three options for the Beach Road/Midnight Pass intersection, but residents remain wary of a roundabout's effect on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn and Florida State.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Mustang chooses Volunteers

Last week Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart verbally committed to play tennis for the University of Tennessee. She officially visits the school in September.

  • East County
  • Sports
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Currently, Longboat Key visitors cannot stay at an island hotel like the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Hotel for more than 30 days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
P&Z promotes tourism stays

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board is willing to allow visitors to rent a tourism unit on Longboat Key for longer than 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey said that this season he has been able to seat diners at the restaurant's outdoor terrace, something that last year's weather prevented until April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2011
Warm temperatures heat up tourist season

This season's warmth is a ray of sunshine for local businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The entrance sign to Summerfield Crest was destroyed some time the evening of Wednesday, March 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Update: Neighborhood sign destroyed

The monument sign leading into the neighborhood of Summerfield Crest, in Lakewood Ranch, will be replaced. The new sign will cost $4,000 to $6,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
On his 80th birthday Feb. 27, Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey took to the air with fellow pilot Nigel Milligan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Ride of His Life

Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey, of Tara, celebrated his 80th birthday Feb. 27. His wife, Arlene, made sure he would never forget it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Groups suing county get national grant

Two citizens groups that have filed suit over alleged out-of-the-sunshine spring-training negotiations received $6,000 to pay for costs related to that lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • January 12, 2011
My View: Turn ownership of beach back to rightful owners

As beach renourishment costs continue to mount, let beachfront property owners maintain their own sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Full-time condo residents on the Key are fretful about a Citizens Property Insurance proposal that might scare away owners who rent out their units. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Citizens' proposal alarms Key condominium owners

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
USF assumes Viking space

The school will use the space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street to teach students and the general public.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Mark Lyons believes a citizen-led initiative can help the city smoothly implement paid parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Citizen committee drives city parking policy

After the city signed off on a new parking philosophy in May, officials are relying on residents to guide the implementation of paid parking and other regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Economic improvements don't add up in the budget

The town of Longboat Key will likely face one more year of declining revenues before it reaps the benefits of an improving economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Lightning strikes three area houses

Severe thunderstorms the afternoon of Aug. 21 kept East County firefighters busy battling several lightning-related fires.

  • East County
  • News
Construction between Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue on Main Street has resulted in a reduction in parking spaces near businesses across the street.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
Street project dampens business

Some merchants are upset by the impact Main Street improvements have had on their businesses, but the Downtown Improvement District says the work will reap benefits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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