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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2009
New event fees delayed

Sarasota's plan to charge for the use of parks for special events, which some said would kill some St. Armands Circle events, will be delayed until at least December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 16, 2012
People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is located at 6860 Longboat Drive S.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2012
Arts Center meeting takes place today

The meeting will offer the public a chance to discuss the future of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Not all residents against pocket park; Littering not only a problem on the Key; Everyone needs to be a responsible driver

  • Sarasota
  • News
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 4, 2012
July 3: 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
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 29, 2018
School security improvements come at a cost

The district must pay the full cost of school resource officers moving forward, and even with extra state funding must make some cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol will crack down on DUIs Saturday in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2016
Crackdown on DUIs

The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Wolfpack detail on Saturday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
News Briefs

City Manager Barwin's contract approved; Van Wezel ranked No. 1 in North America

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends

The annual Blessing of the Animals took place Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Maintenance will cause Cortez Bridge lane closures

A construction crew will be performing lane closures Thursday evenings for Cortez Bridge maintenance work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art senior living facility Autumn Senior Living was held this morning.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 20, 2013
Autumn of Sarasota breaks ground

The new facility specializes in memory care and senior living.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"We try to go about our business like nothing is a problem," Brad Pattison says of his and his wife, Ellie's, come-what-may attitude. "Because everything has a solution."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 20, 2010
Backstage Pass: Practical Magic

The Players Theatre's Brad and Ellie Pattison share a backstage love story and kindred theater bonds.

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joe McClash objects to a terminal groin being built on Beer Can Island closest to Longboat Pass, on property owned by Manatee County, and two other groins.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 7, 2013
Town prepares for groin challenge hearing

The town is preparing for an upcoming state hearing in response to a challenge to place three north-end groins on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Marine Patrol is working to call a service department to have the boat removed from the beach Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Old boat washes ashore Tuesday morning

A boat registered in Portugal that’s covered in barnacles and full of water and sand washed ashore Tuesday morning behind the Water Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hank Lackey will be a co-grand marshal of the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2017
Reluctant hero and fighter pilot serve as co-grand marshals in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans offer wave of support during Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
A city lift station project is the largest Public Works project the city has ever undertaken.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2012
Hudson Bayou lift station work continues

A $9.5 million lift station project is expected to be complete this June, although detours will continue until the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
About 70 people showed up at the neighborhood meeting held at the Covenant Life Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.9.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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