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Janice Martinez, a law enforcement liaison for the Florida Department of Transportation, joins with a couple of crash dummies to encourage people to drive safely.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2023
FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Court 13 at Payne Park Tennis Center offers a spot for players to relax before and after matches.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2024
Pro shop, lounge opens at Payne Park Tennis Center

Court Thirteen, part pro shop and part lounge, is one of several recent improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A rendering of One Park West.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 4, 2024
Plans revealed for the final Quay development

One Park West will offer The Quay lifestyle at a lower price point, with units 'starting in the $1 millions.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The spacious entrance hallway, adorned in shades of gray and white, features bold graphic art as its centerpiece.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Moore and Bob Bunting with their climate umbrella
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2024
Climate Adaption Center honors five nominees with Beacon Awards

The organization spotlighted the efforts of individuals in the community for their work in addressing climate change issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sugar Champagne Bar is expected to open by the end of the year.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2024
Champagne bar, piano lounge to open in downtown Sarasota

Local entrepreneur Ronnie Shugar is investing $15 million in downtown Sarasota entities and projects.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tom Edwards is the first executive director of SRQ Strong.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2024
SRQ Strong names first executive director

Sarasota County School Board Member Tom Edwards will guide the nonprofit's transformation into a professional organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Seven roundabouts will be installed on State Road 70.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2024
Major East County road projects to progress in 2024

Seven roundabouts will be installed on State Road 70, and Lena Road will be expanded to connect S.R. 70 and S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
Police sent to help woman locate her husband on a lunch date
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2023
Police sent to help woman locate her husband on a lunch date

A woman lost her husband after dropping him off at a restaurant. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Nygro's dog Marathon enjoys the park for many reasons, one of which is to search for geckos.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 20, 2024
Overhead lighting coming soon to Longboat’s dog park

Three solar overhead lights will be installed in the coming weeks, which were paid for by donations to the Longboat Key Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Brown, deputy director of Community and Veterans Services, is the former Animal Welfare division chief.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 3, 2024
Palmetto animal shelter to close as county plans resource center

Manatee County will move dogs at the Palmetto Dog Adoption Center into the Bishop Animal Shelter and open a new resource center that aims to help prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters.

  • East County
  • News
Andrés Duany points out rooftops in Sarasota, stating they should be designed with their aesthetics in mind.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 30, 2024
Key Sarasota planner praises city while noting its shortcomings

"Have you seen (your bayfront)? It is such a collection of incoherent junk," says Andrés Duany, an influential planner of downtown Sarasota who is known as the "father of New Urbanism."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 Sarasota high school sports year

Six teams or individuals won state titles this school year, and plenty more came close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Chris Kopp has served a variety of roles during the past 10 years in North Carolina.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 6, 2020
Longboat Key hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Kopp returns home to Florida after spending about 10 years in North Carolina.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2019, Kim Verreault and her husband moved to Sarasota to be closer to her parents, who have lived in the area for 17 years.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 26, 2024
New leader takes the helm of Longboat’s chamber of commerce

Kim Verreault, the new president and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, is a hands-on leader with a knack for community building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Christian Retreat home will need a new roof after Hurricane Milton passed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2024
East County residents remain resilient after Hurricane Milton's wrath

The Category 3 hurricane had its eye on the Lakewood Ranch area, but residents were busy cleaning up Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Affordable Wildlife set up a trip next to the drainage pipe the bobcat was spotted coming out of.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sanaa Jackson talks with Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
SSIS becomes candidate for IB program

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies continues to expand its offerings to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Traffic circulates near the Bay Isles north entrance.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 6, 2022
Bay Isles traffic agreement approved, pickleball plans move forward

The proposed pickleball court plans will visit the Longboat Key Town Commission again at its Jan. 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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