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Lakewood Ranch's Eric Coffin is seeking investors for his  “Quad-Gen” system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch engineer wants to revolutionize air conditioning industry

Eye on business: Eric Coffin seeks investors for his "Quad-Gen" air conditioning system.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A moving tribute

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Daily code enforcement fines for noncompliance add up to more than $49,000 for a Longboat Key homeowner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Longboat homeowner faces $49,106 fine for code violations

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2010
Town government invitation extended

Town Hall is offering four classes to help residents learn about the intricacies of the island's government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Krohngold developed a cult following with her famous popups before she opened Nancy’s Bar-B-Q in Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2022
Nancy Krohngold dishes out secret behind her mouth-watering BBQ

The signature barbecue at Nancy’s continues to win the hearts of regulars and the raves of reviewers. Her famed barbecue recipe was first born on her backyard Weber grill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 19, 2016
Uber, Lyft aim to suppress Sarasota Airport trip logs

The two rideshare companies have asked for a temporary injunction to block public record requests regarding trip logs to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning next week, drivers and pedestrians will see the project actually begin to take shape. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2022
U.S. 41 roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue about to take shape

FDOT says delays in materials will postpone paving work, that was supposed to have launched on Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Hooey at the organ in 2021. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 23, 2022
All Angels organist retires on Longboat Key

Dale Hooey had been playing services for the church for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Dewick, Jim Jordan, Gary Tungate and Steve Elridge played at last year's tournament.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2011
Deadline approaches for Longboat Key Invitational

The golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Downtown Christmas Parade is this weekend.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2022
Christmas parade, tree-lighting kick off holiday season

Downtown streets will be closed along the annual Christmas parade route beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The lighting of the new holiday tree at St. Armands Circle will take place Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and commissioners Kevin Van Ostenbridge and Vanessa Baugh urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County officials say they are ready for Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Scott Hopes says residents should find a safe location by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 22

Frederick Beyerlein captured this image of a sunset across the water off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Fountain at Paul Thorpe Park to close for repairs

The original artist will oversee refurbishment. The fountain is expected to reopen by the end of May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sophie Lemus traces a ball in the air against Venice High. Lemus leads the Mustangs with eight goals as of Dec. 15.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2021
Mustangs girls soccer off to best start in six years

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team has raced to an 8-0-2 record

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Traffic circulates around the new roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue on its first day of operation.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 18, 2023
Winter season traffic ramps up with some help

The town is preparing for traffic troubles on both ends of the island this winter season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Runner trolley will have access to the temporary shared bus-bike shoulders across the Ringling Bridge starting Tuesday. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2022
Ringling Bridge shared bus-bike lanes activate Tuesday

When FDOT activates the temporary shared bus-bike shoulders on Tuesday, the Bay Runner trolley can enter the lanes under certain conditions. Any passing, even by bikes, will be prohibited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parrish Community High School senior Ella Raistrick has been showing her artwork at the Waterlefe Art Show since she was a freshman.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2023
Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title on April 30 in Taveras.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andy Sandberg will perform for the first time in year at the Hermitage's benefit concert.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 12, 2023
Hermitage Artist Retreat Artistic Director plans performance return

Andy Sandberg preps for his return to the stage, Planned Parenthood hosts its annual dinner and more in this week's Black Ties and Tales column.

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