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Connie Schindewolf has been walking the beach since April to make sure no early nests go unmarked.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2022
Tag along with the sea turtle patrol

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts turtle walks every Saturday in June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A total renovation of the space at Whitney Plaza would be needed for the county's community center project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
Whitney Plaza team works on deadline to bring vision into reality

Manatee County works with Longboat Key residents to solidify the north-end community center plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Search and Rescue staff members T.J. Olsen and Jared Leggett rescue a woman trapped in her Myakka City home on Singletary Road by rising waters during Hurricane Ian.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 8, 2024
East Bradenton emergency teams urge hurricane preparation

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members and Manatee officials gear up for a hurricane season that's predicted to see dozens of storms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A fair fare?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Lakewood Ranch High and University of Virginia golfer Danny Walker will play in the LECOM Suncoast Classic for the second time in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2024
LECOM Suncoast Classic returns this week to Lakewood National

The Korn Ferry Tour will return to the area April 18-21 for its sixth annual Classic with an intriguing field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitney Barazoto, Dan Barazoto, Elizabeth Barazoto, Lisa Barazoto and Magally Ramsaier
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 27, 2023
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Light Up Longboat

Local residents and organizations gathered to mark the beginning of the holiday season with the fifth annual Light Up Longboat tree-lighting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jason Bearden
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 25, 2023
Public invited to discuss key issues with Manatee commissioner

Commissioner Jason Bearden says he is willing to talk about issues including the reduction of wetland protections over coffee in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An early start — on noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In this art piece, multiple shells are used to create a wave design.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota Shell Show will combine arts, crafts and science

The event will showcase rare shells and artisanal creations by members of the Sarasota Shell Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The smart ball before its journey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Town plays smart ball to test pipe replacement needs

Data from the device will give the town a better idea of any corrosion that may have affected its main wastewater pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Department of Health employee Quiana Tolbert helps 11-year-old Beckett Hill into the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, alongside Aging System Policy Coordinator Susan Berger.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 2, 2023
Sarasota event on aging shows young attendees a new point of view

Participants at the International Intergenerational Event tried on the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, which simulates being in your late 70s or early 80s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 18, 2023
Sarasota superintendent chosen for experience as board talks 'culture war'

Terrence Connor was selected for the role of superintendent of Sarasota County Schools through a vote of 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 6, 2024
Inflation spells price tag increases for public safety equipment

Town staff outlined how infrastructure sales tax funds will be used in the upcoming fiscal year to purchase public safety equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2013
Urban Design Studio to hold open house

This Friday, Sarasota residents will have one of their first opportunities to offer input to the team designing the city's new form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joel and Gail Morganroth have donated $2.5 million to SMH to support the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2024
SMH receives $2.5 million gift for new research institute

The auditorium at the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will be named for donors Joel and Gail Morganroth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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