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A truck crashed into the front of the Lobster Pot restaurant on the Fourth of July, and holiday traffic is preventing it from being removed.  Photo courtesy Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 4, 2017
Truck crashes into Siesta Key restaurant

Because of holiday traffic, the truck will stay stuck in the Lobster Pot until a removal team can make it out on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham has been with the county since 2012.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2017
Sarasota County may lose another administrator

Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham is a finalist to replace Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
B.J. Bishop pictured with husband Dave Bishop.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 31, 2017
Bishop chosen as Planning and Zoning chair

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It will be their second head-to-head race after Larry Grossman lost a 2015 election to Jack Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 21, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission race certified

It will be their second head-to-head race after Grossman lost a 2015 election to Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday. He is expected to be back at home with family by this weekend.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 22, 2016
Longboat Mayor Jack Duncan won’t be out of commission long

Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 14, 2016
Embracing Our Differences supporters gain insight from program participant

The philanthropy held its annual luncheon at Michael’s On East on Dec. 14.

  • Black Tie
An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2015
New rating will decrease Longboat Key flood insurance bills

An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 19, 2015
Animal advocacy group plans bear hunt protest

As the state opens black bears to hunters, animal rights groups across the state prepare to be heard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers have less access at the North Shore Road beach access as sand erodes to the Longbeach seawall. (courtesy of Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2015
Sand loss at north end continues

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski continues to report rapid sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anne Schimberg serves as the secretary on Kehillah’s board. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 6, 2015
Kehillah of LWR affiliates with national network

The congregation joins the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Baylis is pictured with Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2015
Former EDC executive Kathy Baylis dies

Kathy Baylis was a leader in economic development in Sarasota County for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 28-year-old Michael Levanti with two second-degree felonies for installing malware that affected the district's email system.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 24, 2014
School employee charged in cyber attack

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Levanti today for allegedly installing malware that wreaked havoc on the Sarasota County School District's computer network last month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The purchase includes the land but not the current medical practice near St. Armands Circle. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands satellite clinic

A subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MTI will now be known as MTC — Manatee Technical College.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2014
Manatee Technical Institute gets name change

Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) is now named Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
AFTER: The backyard makeover
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 1, 2013
Winner's Retreat: A backyard makeover

VIDEO: Kevin and Missy Cooper are now the proud owners of a completely redesigned backyard after winning the ArtisTree Design & Dine Contest in February

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles wants to address the concerns of residents before he files another application.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 28, 2013
State approves Manatee Schools' recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education has approved the Manatee County School District's financial recovery plan.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a community meeting in Newtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Newtown businesses agree to close early

Following a meeting with the Sarasota Police Department, businesses on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way corridor are closing at 2:30 a.m. as part of a public safety effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Goodwyn
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2014
Coaching Change

Former defensive coordinator Recharde Goodwyn was named Booker High's new head coach this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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