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Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 15

Patricia Muller captured this popular fishing spot for multiple sea birds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Interim Longboat Key Police Chief George Turner began his tenure at 5 p.m. ET Friday, April 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 30, 2021
Former captain begins tenure as interim police chief

Turner previously served the Longboat Key Police Department from December 2001 through October 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key residents will attend the Jan. 30 County Commission meeting to oppose a potential change to the zoning code.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 25, 2018
Residents plan to oppose proposed Siesta Key zoning change

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the County Commission will decide whether or not to amend part of the zoning code that says how close commercial buildings can be to the sidewalk.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Pfeiffer in "Batman Returns."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2019
'Nog Blog: Meow

"Batman Returns" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Francesco Baronti's "Listen to the Earth" and James Grant's composition of the same name were originally commissioned for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Composer journeys out of this world with ecological libretto

James Grant's long-awaited opus, created for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will finally be performed for the first time by Choral Artists of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Tall grass fines continue

Rising mortgage foreclosures are leading to tall grass, which town code prohibits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Tennis Center signs off at tournament

Longboat Key Code Administrator Randy Fowler saw the sign. And, according to the town's sign code, that means the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's banner was improperly placed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 mini reefs at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Eric Garwood
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 14, 2020
Siesta Key neighborhood may soon get mini reefs

Siesta Key residents hope to show the successes of mini reefs so the county will allow similar structures in the Grand Canal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bob Erker
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 4, 2018
Longboat Buttonwood Drive property still in disarray

Town officials have met with project managers at 500 Buttonwood Drive more than 10 times since the project began, yet not much has changed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The inaugural March 2020 Savor the Sounds drew more than 100 people.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 4, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series to return on Longboat Key

The series was canceled in early 2020 after just one concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The project is on track for completion by the end of the year. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2022
Underground power line construction on track for end-of-year completion

Construction is planned for completion in the fall with the remaining work to be wrapped up by the end of the year, a year earlier than initially expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Town emails crack the code of meeting cancellations

The number of code enforcement meetings was questioned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy said that she wanted to allow for some creativity in the new sign regulations while calling for a higher overall quality standard.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
New zoning code aims to freshen up city storefronts

As the city prepares to overhaul its zoning code, the Urban Design Studio is working with merchants to develop new regulations governing signage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle officials are worried shoppers will head elsewhere if city officials don't pay more attention to Circle issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Circle and city officials clash over code issues

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District (BID) members are frustrated with a lack of answers from city of Sarasota officials about issues affecting the popular shopping destination.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

  • East County
  • Sports
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