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The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 13, 2023
Millage rate, town staffing key focus of Longboat budget hearing

The first public hearing for Longboat Key’s fiscal year 2024 budget included a change to the millage rate and public comment about the personnel increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neighborhoods on the north end are more prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Almost done: Long-running Longboat Key projects near completion

Underground utilities and a sea level rise study are among projects near completion at the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 7, 2023
Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance

What started as a warning for having a dog on the beach turned into an argument and refusal to sign a citation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Brian Hersh is the president and CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 7, 2023
Meet Sarasota's new arts czar

Brian Hersh holds the power of the purse for local cultural organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
REI Co-op announced earlier that year that it planned to open a store in the UTC area.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 24, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI sets mid-November opening at UTC

The Seattle-based outdoor gear and clothing brand's other store on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Business
A friendship has formed between Christian Guest, Daniel Lane, and Karen Guest, due to Lane's rescue of Karen Guest. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 6, 2022
East Manatee firefighter goes 'above and beyond' to rescue Myakka City woman

A firefighter proves the depth of his courage in saving a woman from a submerged car in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lincoln Avenue Capital employee Alex Wood, Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol, Commissioner George Kruse, LAC Vice President Jordan Richter, Affordable Housing Coordinator Rowena Elliott and LAC Director of Development Brandon Hodge commemorate the groundbreaking on an affordable housing project in Bradenton.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2023
Updated incentives could bring affordable housing to east Bradenton

The Livable Manatee Incentive Program works to benefit builders and residents.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River boys basketball junior Marcus Schade.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 4, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marcus Schade

The Braden River High rising senior boys basketball guard has upped his game this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Business Observer 07.22.10

Whole Foods to hold Save Our Seabirds fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Protesters hold signs during the rally.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 13, 2023
School board calls for Bridget Ziegler's resignation

Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been embattled by controversy but gave no indication that she would resign from her position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Wicker Inn is an iconic vacation spot on Longboat Key.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 9, 2023
Short-term rental program to start in October

The program requires Longboat Key properties that are rented out for less than six months at a time to register with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
We need a housing leader
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 16, 2023
We need a housing leader

Politicians and government won’t solve the affordable housing shortage. It will take a champion, or champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Housing affordability crisis
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2017
Sarasota's review process is working

There is a sad naiveté to STOP!’s purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Archer rode his electric bike to town hall to donate blood on Oct. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will once again receive worldwide attention when it hosts The World Champions Cup in December.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2023
Field finalized for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Ten of the top 11 players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings have agreed to play.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town's 81 canals were split into seven groups.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 15, 2023
Canal maintenance update leaves town commissioners confused

Longboat Key is in need of a canal management program, but the system to pay for it is complicated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi wants to spread 'all-wheel' access

The Tokyo Olympian is on a mission to improve Payne Park and build new parks across the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs finished second individually at the Class 3A state tournament in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2024
10 East County athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and diligence to excel in their respective sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shaded in yellow, the Progress University apartments site is directly adjacent to the planned Aventon Sarasota multifamily community across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 24, 2022
Progress University apartments move toward planning board

With Development Review Committee sign-off in hand, the 280-unit Progress University development now moves to the city Planning Board for approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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