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Gary Heffner and John Krotec stand on the street for which they've spent 11 years working with Sarasota County to get sidewalks and streetlights to get.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Sarasota project finally sees the light

Fruitville 210's work pays off with addition of street lights and sidewalks.

  • East County
  • News
Human Resources Consultant Ron Hamilton and new BPC board of directors members Tony Gamelin, Jeff Jackson and Jennifer Jorgesen
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds three new board members

The nonprofit overseeing The Bay park continues to expand its range of expertise as it prepares for phase two development.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
Building department fees and permit costs debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The next major beach nourishment project is planned for fiscal year 2029.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 17, 2023
With a strong economy, Longboat's infrastructure projects come to the fore

The Town Commission held its preliminary budget workshop Monday, outlining investments in infrastructure and the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the city said the Epoch development met the standards in the zoning code, a group of residents are focused on setbacks as they attempt to overturn the city's decision. Rendering courtesy Seaward Development.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2019
Residents appeal downtown condo approval

A coalition of residents living on Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue are challenging a planned 18-story project in their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ResClubs CEO Craig Williamson and Heritage Harbour Golf Club & Eatery's Mark Bruce and Rick Nelson talked to the public about resort opportunities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2021
Plans revealed for Heritage Harbour Golf Resort and Lodge in east Bradenton

ResClubs joins with Heritage Harbour Golf Club and Eatery to create a golf resort in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 11, 2013
Urban Design Studio to provide form-based code update

A joint meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and Planning Board will feature a presentation from the Urban Design Studio regarding the development of a new form-based zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Water management is a key factor during reconstruction of the Bobby Jones Golf Course both to prevent the formerly frequent flooding of the course and for the adjacent nature park. The entire project is designed to purify water flowing through the site through natural filtration.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course opening now set for mid- to late 2023

A two-month permitting delay pushed work into the rainy season, forcing an eight-month delay in opening the restored Bobby Jones Golf Course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2023
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering

At least 60 businesses were victims of stolen mailed checks amounting to more than $70,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marilyn Blazakis, the president of the St. Barbara Philoptochos Society, shows off the various pastries and foods available at Autumn Fest. (Photos by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2022
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church to host Autumn Fest in Sarasota

The annual festival offers a taste of Greece while benefiting charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the second-floor outdoor seating area at the planned Ocean Prime in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
While focusing largely on emergency medical needs, fire engines' were also inspected.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key Fire-Rescue aces surprise inspection

Normal timeline for state's pop-in visits thrown off by COVID-19 protocols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat

Cat Depot Community Center held Cat University to teach students the basics of cat caretaking while having fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A cellphone tower is planned just behind this playground in the Lorraine Lakes neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee explores moving Lorraine Lakes' proposed cellphone tower

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh asked county staff to research putting the cellphone tower on adjacent county land.

  • East County
  • News
The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The bid to build a pad for the sculpture commissioned for the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street was $743,651.70.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 27, 2023
Concrete pad prices prompt reconsideration of public art placement

The bid for concrete foundations in U.S. 41 roundabouts was nearly four times the cost of the sculptures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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