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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat Key golfers team up to Go For the Cure

The Key Niners and Women's Golf Association played a round to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Renderings include the possible design of a 12-foot wide multiuse trail on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 2, 2023
Longboat explores plans for GMD multiuse trail, updates roundabout funding

An FDOT resurfacing project is planned for the sidewalk along Gulf of Mexico Drive that the town is hoping to widen. A new funding source is identified for the Broadway roundabout.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County Commissioner Alan Maio cutting the ribbon in front of the new downtown cooling plant. (Photo courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 2, 2022
New cooling plant opens in downtown Sarasota

The new cooling plant will provide air conditioning for eight county buildings and is expected to be 40% more efficient than the old cooling plant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sid Friedman, Akasha Smith and Mayor Kyle Battie joins the crowd in listening to a live performance from Sarasota Music Conservatory.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 16, 2022
RADD Holiday Bash brings community together in Rosemary District

Guests celebrated an evening of holiday cheer while supporting the Boys & Girls Club at DreamLarge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Schools have changed COVID-19 protocols. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2022
School District of Manatee County updates its quarantine protocols

School District of Manatee County is dealing with more positive COVID-19 cases.

  • East County
  • Schools
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.18.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Failure to secure the air rights over Quay Commons led to One Park developer Quay 1 and 9 to decline to close on the property resulting in mutual lawsuits with the master developer, Quay Venture.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 2, 2023
Contention remains in the air over One Park plan

As it awaits its scheduled court date, the City Commission lays out the plan for consideration of One Park in The Quay. Final approval rests on either amending or revising the original development agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A fire, the cause still unknown, destroyed the Sarasota Polo Club's clubhouse early Saturday morning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 28, 2023
Fire destroys Sarasota Polo Club's clubhouse

The building was empty at 1 a.m. Saturday when the fire was reported. No cause for the fire has been determined.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county landfill will increase to 200 feet in some portions, which will add 15 years to the lifespan.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
County landfill to increase to 200 feet

The height expansion will add 15 years to the life of the landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2023
Takeaways from the first week of high school football in Sarasota

One game doesn't portend a season's outcome, but some area teams made a strong first impression.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat property values hit another record with $8.33B in value estimates

The town will receive certified property values on July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rich Schineller
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 25, 2023
Ringling College media maestro Rich Schineller dies

The PR guru helped raise the profile of the arts, the environment and social justice in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Bolds Brothers perform at WBTT on Aug. 19 and 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Black skimmers gather on South Lido Key.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 25, 2023
A colony of shorebirds nests on South Lido Beach

Nesting shorebirds need room to thrive, so give them space, Audubon Florida reminds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2023
Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

What should we believe?; Tyranny still exists

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tanner Crump threw a complete-game shutout against Port Charlotte High on April 24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2023
'Workhorse' pitcher gives Sarasota baseball a lift as playoffs approach

Plus, a look at how other area baseball and softball teams are faring as the regular season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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