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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

  • East County
  • Sports
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 9, 2023
Mainland portion of Longboat's sewer main project completed

The more costly portion of the pipe, which will run under Sarasota Bay, awaits construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
ODA senior Jack Bancroft has a 4.0 GPA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
ODA athlete's classroom determination lands him on All-Academic state team

Jack Bancroft holds a 4.0 GPA while playing three sports throughout the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sam Seferian as Seymour with Audrey II in FST's "Little Shop of Horrors."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2023
FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors' gives a foul-mouthed plant its close-up

Florida Studio Theatre uses four different puppets to play Audrey II as the carnivorous plant grows.

  • Arts + Culture
Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days

The annual art sale at All Angels by the Sea has received more than 300 art pieces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stacey Corley, president of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, discusses the impact of the organization.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2024
Hospital Gala entertains with glamorous evening

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala wowed attendees with a night of dinner, donating and dancing.

  • Black Tie
Deputy Chief William Hall sets up the emergency call center at East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 1, which will handle overflow from the Emergency Operations Center. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
Monica Schwalbach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Monique Schwalbach

The Braden River girls basketball guard talks her love of the game — and of hot chips

  • East County
  • Sports
Author Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead

The best-selling author delighted the more than 600 luncheon attendees with his special brand of humor.

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Hackbarth and Ricardo Rhodes star in the Sarasota Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota Ballet brings Balanchine to life

The company's third program of 2023-24 features "Theme and Variations," the first of three ballets by George "Mr. B" Balanchine this season.

  • Arts + Culture
The study area for the Main Street Complete Street visioning extends from U.S. 41 east to Lime Avenue and Fruitville Road south to Laurel Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2024
Vision for Main Street face-lift will require parking compromise

Sarasota city staffers tell DID board members "we have to be able to meet people halfway" when it comes to eventual complete street design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nick Calise digs the holes for the planting at Heron's Nest Nature Park as part of the microforest effort.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2023
Seeds of the future planted at Lakewood Ranch microforest

The Miyawaki method allows trees to grow into a 100-year forest in a decade.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh expects less wasted time at Commission meetings when new commissioners take over later this month. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 9, 2022
Republicans come together on Manatee County board

Some residents question whether a more unified County Commission is a good thing.

  • East County
  • News
The Publix store in Longboat Key launched its curbside pickup service on April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
Harmer: 'Community has responded well to restrictions' from COVID-19

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the “projected peak” for coronavirus cases would be in late April or early May for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The crumbling infrastructure of the splash pad at Bayfront Park is largely to blame for the $2.9 million renovation price tag. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2022
City Commission OKs $2.9 million for watered-down splash pad and playground at Bayfront Park

City staff and the contractor slash $1.1 million in costs for the splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park. Infrastructure replacement is a large part of the nearly $3 million price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 18, 2019
Historic Longboat Key house up for sale after large-scale renovation

Owner of Longbeach Village house looks for new owner after large-scale renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears presentation from Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Program director Susan Goldfarb spoke to the club about the center's first season as a new entity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote staff and interns carry Lil' Dougie to the water.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 13, 2024
Sea turtle rescued by county employee released on Siesta Beach

Named after the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office employee who rescued her, Lil’ Dougie was released after receiving care at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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