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The Town Center Green is in phase two of construction, which includes a privately funded stage.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 2, 2023
Town lays out expectations of county library project

The county is funding the project and deems design, planning and operations as its responsibility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorraine Road will be widened between State Road 64 and 59th Avenue East.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2023
Roads, parks prioritized for East County in Manatee’s $2.1 billion budget

Road improvements include Lena Road, Lorraine Road and Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
Suzy Brenner and Amy Steinhauser at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 12, 2023
The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Art by Pamela Olin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 9, 2024
Father-daughter duo's art exhibition opens at Plymouth Harbor

Pamela and Richard Olin showcase 3D artwork on the theme of family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 24, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra opens new season with two stellar chamber performances

Together, 'Out of the Opera Pit' and 'Colorful Combinations' made for an impressive kickoff to the 2018-2019 season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
After serving more than nine years as City Manager, Tom Barwin will leave his position as top administrator next month.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2020
City Manager Tom Barwin prepares retirement plan

Barwin, who has served in the city manager role since 2012, plans to discuss transition planning at a meeting next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Start spreading the news

Alexa Lowrey heads to New York University

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristen Stewart in "Personal Shopper."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2020
Binge Blog: Is it you? Or is it just me?

A lightning round of second chances fill this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Some examples of how the Luxe Flex garages can be customized.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 28, 2023
More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Water activities at Siesta Key Beach, North Lido Beach and Lido Casino are not recommended, but the beaches remain open. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota beaches under no-swim advisory

The Health Department finds bacteria levels at higher-than-acceptable concentrations at Siesta Key Beach, North Lido Beach and Lido Casino.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit 1005 condo at 401 Quay Commons recently sold for $7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A Quay Sarasota condominium in Block 6 tops the week’s sales at $7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs
  • By Bob and Shannon Gault |
  • September 2, 2023
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs

A reader writes to question the town of Longboat Key's spending.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
New home construction in the Sarasota market is helping facilitate continued relocation into the area.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota has second-highest number of new residents in US

The local market has slipped from No. 1 in an annual report on relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Human Resources Consultant Ron Hamilton and new BPC board of directors members Tony Gamelin, Jeff Jackson and Jennifer Jorgesen
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds three new board members

The nonprofit overseeing The Bay park continues to expand its range of expertise as it prepares for phase two development.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Market changes and state recommendation led to the board's decision to opt for a change to the plan. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2022
Town Commission approves changes to staff retirement fund

The town's contribution to the plan is expected to increase by $122,000 annually starting Oct. 1, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary T. Del Pup, Marilyn Davol, Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Susan Gilmore-Clarke.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 26, 2023
St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon

The church's women's guild celebrated its members after installing five new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Words for 2024
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 27, 2023
Words for 2024

At the start of each year, we pick a word to live by. We asked others to give us their word for 2024. They all make persuasive cases.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 14, 2013
CONA set to discuss form-based code

Sarasota County neighborhood leaders will discuss form-based code at a Monday meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Robert Plunket inspects the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in October 2022.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 4, 2023
Sarasota gossip columnist gets a new lease on life

The 1983 novel "My Search for Warren Harding" by Sarasota resident Robert Plunket, known as Mr. Chatterbox, is being rereleased.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Mopps worked as a projects manager for the town of Longboat Key from April 2019 to January 2022. (File photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat Town Projects Manager Charlie Mopps starts new Venice job

Charlie Mopps now serves as Venice's Public Works director.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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