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The city already has regulations designed to clear obstructions from sidewalks. File
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
City Commission says new ordinance does not target homeless

New rule banning sitting on sidewalk applies to Main Street and Palm Avenue from 10 a.m. to midnight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 9

Jennifer Samson captured these incoming storm clouds off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hallie Monserez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota institution Ann Morrison, shown performing at an Asolo Repertory Theatre function earlier this year, looks forward to directing 'The Mockingbird's Nest' at the One-Act Play Festival. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
One-Act Play Festival brings four new works to life

Four playwrights, four directors and four very different first-time productions will hit the stage at the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
Sarasota's Weyant sets example for sensible NIL deals

As NCAA sports become more money-driven, Emma Weyant shows how name, image and likeness rights should work.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lillette Jenkins Wisner. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

Once upon a time, I tweeted during a show; All that jazz

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 4, 2020
A wake-up call for LBK

A real estate expert thinks the decline in property values in the Sarasota County portion of Longboat Key is a one-off aberration. Town leaders should see it as a threat to be addressed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Since he joined the city in 2017, Steve Cover has been preparing to undertake a comprehensive transportation study to assist with long-term planning.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Steve Cover

The city’s planning director will lead significant discussions about traffic, zoning and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Burnaman has been visualizing and executing many of the gardens' art installations.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2023
Selby Gardens exhibit highlights Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass legacy

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens staff are preparing a number of stain glass installations and art pieces ahead of its “Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty In Nature” exhibit on Feb. 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Property appraisers in Manatee and Sarasota counties estimate property values in town rose past $7 billion for the first time.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2022
Longboat Key property value estimate reaches past $7 billion

The appraisers' offices in Manatee and Sarasota estimate the town's taxable property is worth 13.5% more than last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Cops Corner

A man told police that he was hit in the head while riding his bike by a water bottle thrown from a silver Chevy Trailblazer or GMC SUV. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2022
Eggstravaganza egg hunt puts families in the Easter spirit in Sarasota

More than 1,000 families gather at the Mall at University Town Center for egg hunts and live entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Patti Kiuber is on display now at ArtCenter Manatee. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 17, 2018
Florida Watercolor Society's convention offers meeting of the creative minds

The Florida Watercolor Society’s 47th Annual Convention offers something for everyone interested in the arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High's Rebecca Austerman, Prine Elementary's Scott Flynn, Lakewood Ranch High's Mike Staker and Jeannie Galindo and Superintendent Cynthia Saunders care for evacuees at Braden River High School. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Manatee residents grateful for shelters during Hurricane Ian

More than 5,200 people evacuated to 17 shelters in Manatee County, including Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
Noise from parties on the water can get out of hand near Longboat Key and the town attorney wants to ensure municipal codes against such disturbances can be enforced.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key town attorney lobbies against Bondi water noise opinion

Can a municipality do anything about it when noise from boaters reaches levels intolerable to residents?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Leonard Biberman, M.D.

Leonard Biberman, M.D., passed away peacefully, on the night of January 10, 2022, with his wife, Gloria, his children (Sandra Liederman and Charles Biberman) and granddaughter Josie Liederman, by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
O'Mariah Gordon was named the 2019-2020 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year on Friday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2020
Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeats as Florida Gatorade Player of the Year

The Pirates girls basketball junior guard is a top-25 recruit nationally.

  • East County
  • Sports
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