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Bradenton's Trey Johnson finishes his swing during the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Golf Tournament, which raises funds for local nonprofits.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 11, 2026
Lakewood Ranch rallies to support golf tournament fundraiser

Eighty-three golfers entered the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Golf Tournament at Colusa Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city cited the El Tropicale property owners for two code violations.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2021
Laurel Park residents target short-term rental

The neighborhood association succeeded in getting the city to respond to a property that was allowing one-night stays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Hall was filled to capacity Tuesday morning at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2022
Longboat Key Planning Board sets aside restaurant proposal

Board votes to prepare on order of denial for proposed Lo' Key Tiki Bar and Grill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Isles Beach Club’s location is more manageable, saves time and potentially saves town taxpayers some money as an access for dump trucks for a mid-Key beach project, according to town officials.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
Town seeks keys to gated Bay Isles Beach Club

The Bay Isles Beach Club beach access is a perfect place for dump trucks to drive through to place sand on the eroded shoreline in April. But it's up to the Bay Isles Master Association Board to allow the town to use the spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
Miss Manatee throws first fall pitch

The league welcomed the start of its recreational season Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hair Cuttery is one of several businesses opening soon at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
Benderson focuses on retail growth out east

The existing University Town Center plaza is one tenant away from being fully leased, and Benderson officials say a deal may soon close on that location.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Condominium Association has succeeded in the first part of the process to get a reduction in the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph, along with crosswalk improvements on Beach Road. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Council recommends lower Beach Road speed

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council this week approved a Siesta Key Condominium Association request to lower the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on the section of Beach Road that includes the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs

St. Denis schedules Bayfront Park meeting; Beach ordinance modifications under review; Health-care discussion set for Wednesday; Bridge signalization repairs are complete

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The medical examiner's office would be a one-story facility to host offices and autopsy equipment.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 1, 2020
Commissioners talk internet program, medical examiner's office

Commissioners agreed to use federal relief dollars to provide internet support to low-income families who chose a remote learning option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Irma in 2017 forced East County residents to seek shelter.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2020
COVID-19 leads to reduced hurricane shelter space in Manatee County

Less shelter space will be available this hurricane season in Manatee County due to COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
DeSoto Hotel (right), Courtesy of Manatee County Historical Resources
  • By Columnist . |
  • March 12, 2020
Gillespie Day

March 10 celebrates Sarasota's golf-loving first mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Investment banker Marc Schaefer has helped the YMCA with its finances.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota YMCA loses partner, won't bring Silver Sneakers back

Project Stoked backed out as a partner, and YMCA leaders couldn't reach negotiations to bring back the Silver Sneakers program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel Oak tennis director Ty Braswell was named the USPTA Florida Region 8 Professional of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2018
Laurel Oak tennis director named regional "Professional of the Year" by the USPTA

Ty Braswell said the award is reflective of the team around him

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to  create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
Town shifts Village's drive for resident passes into park

Commissioners agree to look at possible changes in no-parking zones, valet rules and speed limits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Staley (left), Frank Mastelli, Dolores Diener, Karen Hahn and Tom Diener
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat takes a swing at relieving pickleball congestion

One of the two public tennis courts could don pickleball lines within a month — and the tennis center is open to adding pickleball courts, too

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harvey Vengroff's affordable housing plan is back on track.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Vengroff housing, St. Armands garage and fighting summer hunger

The city moved ahead with two big projects this week, and All Faiths Food Bank is continuing its food drive and fundraising campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(File photo) The town of Longboat Key will renourish a 4-mile stretch of shoreline in the middle of the island this summer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 6, 2016
Trucks ready to rumble for Longboat beach project

A contractor will kick off a string of beach projects this week, with the $10 million mid-Key renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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