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Residents should see equipment mobilizing on Bogey Lane by early November, according to Public Works Director Isaac Brownman.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
Country Club Shores asbestos pipe replacement begins

The multiphase project on Longboat Key will start with Country Club Shores IV and V and will wrap up by early 2025 before proceeding to the final two phases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaitlyn Liebel and her "Another Bad Idea" team sails on Pensacola Bay. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2022
Sarasota sailor a 'Rising Star' in the sport

Sarasota Youth Sailing's Kaitlyn Liebel has received two prestigious awards for her success on and off the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kids can sit in the driver's seat of big tractors and trucks at the 27th annual Big Truck Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2023
Big trucks on display at CoolToday Park

Get behind the wheel of some big rigs at the 27th Annual Big Truck Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Urban Design Studio has shared a draft map of what they believe a built-out transit system could look like in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Urban Design Studio envisions new density, transit options

The Urban Design Studio is writing zoning regulations focused on form over density. Can it change minds in a community fearful of high-density development?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 17, 2024
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants

Longboat Key commissioners have several choices to choose from when appointing a new commissioner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2023
Earn your beads at a Mardi Gras run in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is hosting its first 5K fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Imperiled epiphytes, such as these young giant air plants, are being collected from damaged trees at Myakka River State Park and will be reattached to new host trees. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 13, 2022
Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Victoria Short, right, has been a teacher at William H. Bashaw Elementary School for 33 years. No matter the changes in education, she still loves teaching her students and building relationships with them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2023
Veteran teachers talk about changes in education over three decades

From technology expectations to school culture, teachers have had to adjust the way they teach.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The best kind of burglary

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 14 Burned out 11:11 p.m. - 3100 block of Bayou Sound. Fire. Police responded to a report of an overheating stove, which set off a smoke detector. The stove was checked, and the smoke detector was reset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2023
Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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  • Things To Do
Florida Studio Theatre's "Babel" explores a dystopian future.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 30, 2023
FST's 'Babel' reveals the pitfalls of building a better baby

Everyone wants a perfect baby. Genetic perfection is the only choice left in the dystopian future of "Babel" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Armstrong's attorney says settlement is likely

An attorney representing Longboat Key resident Jim Armstrong believes that an agreement could be imminent with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kailee Looman and Andrea Evans, LPN students at Manatee Technical College, practice taking each other’s blood pressure.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
Local colleges combat Florida's nursing shortage

Nurses are a critical part of our health care system. But studies show there will be a significant shortage of nurses in Florida by 2035. Here’s how some regional schools are addressing it.

  • East County
  • Schools
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
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2009
Sarasota shelter slashes adoption fees

With its shelter overcrowded, Sarasota County's Animal Services is offering lower adoption rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Hugglestone II of Fawley Bryant and Brandon Gundrum and Angel Ortiz of Willis Smith Construction stand next to the partially built cube.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's blackboard cube allows 9/11 feelings to be shared

In Lakewood Ranch, 8-foot-tall cube will record intimate thoughts about 9/11.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed resort project on Bridge Street and Third Street South on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bradenton Beach Bridge Street resort passes first approval

Longboat Key officials raised awareness of potential traffic impacts and opportunities for future collaboration between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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