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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
High school football roundup: Week eight

As programs prepare for the regular season's final stretch, area teams head in different directions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of the proposed One Park in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2023
One Park vs. Block 6 condo conflict awaits judge's decision

A trial concluded, a Planning Board hearing is set to resume, and an ethics complaint was filed — all centering on the One Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert E. Willis Elementary School fifth graders Landon Cuervo and Zachary Danahy compete in an alliance with Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fifth graders Hayden Laning and Noah Jackson. The two teams will share the points earned.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 22, 2023
Vex program expands in Manatee elementary, middle schools

The School District of Manatee County is pushing the importance of engineering and coding lessons.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rachel Moulton (left) and Alice M. Gatling star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lido residents concerned about increased activity at Ted Sperling Park
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 8, 2024
Lido residents concerned about increased activity at Ted Sperling Park

Loud music, suspicious activity and personal watercraft cause disturbances, according to some residents who believe that better enforcement may be needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Get a close-up look at the Budweiser Clydesdales on Thursday at 5 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2024
Clydesdales show off in Manatee and Sarasota counties

The famous Budweiser team has several stops that include Siesta Key, North Port, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 30, 2023
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lorenzo Condensa, Justina Carter and Chris Carter.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2024
Coffee shop owners look to expand their Longboat Key business

Chris Carter, Justina Carter and Lorenzo Condensa spend most days at their coffee shop, Sips. A year of success has allowed them consider a new business venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Club members play pickleball following the opening of the club's first courts. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Key Club pickleball plans move forward to Town Commission

The Longboat Key Club gains initial approval for four pickleball courts after moving plan across the parking lot from the original proposal. But objections still remain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jade Griffin's "It's Time for the Show" and her other works will be on display at Fogartyville through Oct. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
IPOC and the associations had argued in the petition that there were seven major deficiencies in the development order approved by the Longboat Key Town Commission June 30, 2010 after more than 20 days of quasi-judicial hearings.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2012
Judge grants IPOC, associations writ of certiorari

Judge Charles E. Roberts ruled that the commission departed from the requirements of the town's zoning code in approving a development order for the Key Club's project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie McCoy, an associate director of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs, will talk about how Bristol, her guide dog, brings her out of darkness every day.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 13, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs to present multisensory program in Lakewood Ranch

"Beyond the Dark," held April 25 at Lakewood Ranch Cinema, will give insight into life as a veteran with PTSD or a person who is visually impaired.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" makes its Sarasota premiere March 18-23 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2024
'Moulin Rouge' dances into the Van Wezel for the 2024-25 season

The musical set in the famed Paris nightclub is one of seven Sarasota premieres for the venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High girls lacrosse senior Caroline Steinwachs (17) is a consistent offensive threat.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota high school athletes are off to hot starts

On the diamond, track and lacrosse field, these high schoolers are posting impressive numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2010
Code review request granted

The Planning and Zoning board will now review portions of the town's zoning code that relate to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LJ Young, 3-year-old Lincoln Young and Amy Smith were excited to bring Cole Young home after 155 days in the hospital. The family is grateful for the money raised to support them through the Elks Riders Brain Injured Child Ride.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
Elks Riders chapter raises money for brain-injured child

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Elks Riders participates in its first Brain Injured Child Ride to support a Bradenton family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chamberlin's will open in Center Point at Waterside this spring.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2024
Center Point will add grocer, restaurants and more by summer

Chamberlin's Natural Foods and Bar Italia head the lineup coming to Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Beachplace is a nonconforming property with 158 units more than allowed density.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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