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A pickup truck is parked in a driveway in Stone Ridge. Currently, the truck can't park in a driveway overnight in the Country Club, but as of July 1, the HOA will no longer be allowed to prohibit it.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2024
New bill could pose problems for East County homeowners associations

Florida House Bill 1203 goes into effect on July 1 and limits what HOAs can prohibit, such as work trucks in driveways.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat PD chief attributes increased calls to full staff and training

After recent staff departures, the department needs three more full-time officers to return to full strength.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School District of Manatee County will have meals available for e-learners on Jan. 19.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 18, 2021
Meals for Manatee County e-learners available Tuesday

Due to schools being closed Jan. 18, meals will be available curbside Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • News
Until Friday afternoon, Sarasota County Fair organizers maintained the event would open as scheduled today.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Fair canceled

Shortly after the first day of the fair was scheduled to open to the public, organizers announced the 10-day event would close amid COVID-19 concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After restricting visitor access last month, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced today plans to scale back surgical operations because of COVID-19. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital concerned about COVID-19 numbers

Because of a spike in cases, the hospital is planning to scale back its non-emergency surgical operations. Ten COVID-19 patients have died at SMH this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new grant being presented by Sarasota officials. From left to right: Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, AG Lafley, Erik Arroyo, Jennifer Compton, Jeannie Perales, Bill Waddill, Marlon Brown, Rob Lane, Hagen Brody
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 21, 2022
DeSantis presents $10 million for The Bay environmental projects

Governor stops in Sarasota on Friday morning where he presented the grant to the city for The Bay environmental projects. The grant will be used for environmental restoration and storm-resistant infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The price for our liberty
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 22, 2024
The price for our liberty

At 3 p.m. Monday, pay your respects: At least observe a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The commission also will hear an update at Town Hall today for the status of the Bayfront Park Recreation Center project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2010
Commission will discuss beach project today

The Town Commission will review the status and funding options for a $40 million island-wide beach project today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of the pavilion plans wore red to today's public hearing.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2019
Lido Beach pavilion plans in jeopardy

Facing outspoken public opposition, the team behind a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion asked the city to discuss the possibility of terminating the lease agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2012
FEB. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River Middle School students, custodians and Principal Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson (right) sing the new school song.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2024
Braden River Middle custodians create school song

The custodians hope the school song can inspire Panthers to believe and achieve.

  • East County
  • Schools
Christopher and Emmy Treston and Janice and Michael Novello look forward to the new parish activity center and rectory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 14, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels begins another expansion

Bucking nationwide church attendance trends, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church embarks on its second expansion in six years.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Chief Deputy Tax Collector Sherri Smith and County Commissioner Mike Moran listen to a question along with moderator Morgan Bentley at the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club candidate forum.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 9, 2024
Surprise debate erupts at Tiger Bay Club candidate forum

Barbara Ford-Coates' chief lieutenant steps up to go toe-to-toe with Sarasota Tax Collector opponent Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 13, 2021
Sandbag stations open today in anticipation of Fred

Passage of tropical system near Manatee and Sarasota this weekend expected to bring heavy rains.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new town street light pole near Bayfront Park is outfitted with smart city cameras to show beach conditions and analyze pedestrian safety.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
Longboat Key will implement smart city technology as part of pilot study

Cameras around the island will give the town info on traffic counts and pedestrian safety while also showing public beach conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2024
More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County is working with Lakewood Ranch developers on a series of roundabouts from University Parkway to State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 10, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe breaks ground on improvements

The theater kicked off the first phase of its two-phase capital improvement plan.

  • Arts + Culture
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