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Inclement weather has caused trees to collapse on Longboat Key.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat storms down trees, damage skylight

Fire chief says no one was injured in the incident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Futurer operational funding will be tight for the school district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2017
School Board sticks to millage rate

The fight to fund operational budget with millage increase is put on hold.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering shows the proposed location of the overpass. Courtesy map.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota sets I-75 overpass meeting

Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a bridge across I-75 next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2015
Just the stats: East County 5.21.2015

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads the board in a discussion about finding her replacement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2015
IDA sets search strategy

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey today gave her resignation.

  • East County
  • News
A Florida Department of Transportation crew finished striping the crosswalks on the road and made final adjustments to the lighting and push button activation systems this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2015
Longboat Key crosswalks are ready for use

Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks now have white striping and are ready for use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It’s not just enough to communicate what we expect, we have to measure if we’re meeting it," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch IDA to adopt core values

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board supports core values concept.

  • East County
  • News
Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2013
June 21: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case; Whitney Beach Plaza attracts first new tenant; CHAC opens new group home; Ancient Oak Gun Club to open

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead at last year's festival.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Oceans Day Family Festival

Make a big splash for World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory's Dr. Seuss-themed festival. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nik Wallenda makes his way across the high wire during his walk across U.S. 41 on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo credit Nick Friedman.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 22, 2014
Wallenda to assist historical marker dedication

The Sarasota County Historical Commission will recognize the Sarasota Bayfront with a historical marker Saturday, Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
BRHS plans to change its mascot

APRIL FOOLS' - Braden River High School may change its mascot to a wolf in light of the success of its student and 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Sailor Circus' 65th Anniversary Celebration

Come at Me, Sarasota: Sailor Circus' 65th Anniversary Celebration

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carolyn Eastwood will serve as the interim while the county searches for a new engineer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
As part of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project, a drainage pipe will release filtered storm water 2,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 14, 2013
Barges arrive for drainage project

Drilling operations have begun to install a storm water discharge pipe 2,000 feet out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will home the annual musical celebration, Winterfest.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2014
Winterfest organizers release final lineup

Organizers of the annual musical celebration, Winterfest, released the official lineup of bands to perform at the March. 29 event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Selby Gardens kicks off 2021 Lights In Bloom

The preview event was held Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Al Browder, vice president of Olsen Associates Inc.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 26, 2018
Rising cost of keeping a beach

Longboat Key beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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