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The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 28, 2023
Town progresses toward replacement of sewer line under Sarasota Bay

The town of Longboat Key has obtained permits to dig up the underwater bed of the bay and install the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of a boardwalk at the Nature Park at Bobby Jones.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2023
Have your say on the Bobby Jones nature park

City of Sarasota residents can share their thoughts Nov. 15 about amenities to include in the newly created wetlands and nature park next to Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Burns, the owner of Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary, spends time with Valentine, one of the horses at the sanctuary. Burns says every donation makes a difference at the sanctuary. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steve Horton shares his experience drafting the USS Cole Commission report at the Bird Key Yacht Club on Wednesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 6, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club's new commodore shares story of USS Cole commission

The former lawyer and rear admiral was charged with drafting the report.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Canal 1A emergency dredging began on Jan. 25. Boating and beach activities east of Longboat Pass Bridge are closed for another week or so.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 3, 2021
Longboat Key expects to save about $8.7 million on beach projects

Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps credited the contractor's equipment, which allows for less expensive sand dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney football team is headed to the Class 1S state championship game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 2, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football earns trip to state championship game

The Cougars defeated North Florida Christian 41-14 in a Class 1S state semifinal on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore, Baruch Feigenbaum |
  • September 13, 2023
A new path for local public transit

Despite population growth, county bus systems have seen a decline in riders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lilly Pulitzer High Tea & Champagne Fashion Show models gather for a group photo after the fashion show finale Sunday, Jan. 18.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2015
Hot Flash - What's Trending: Lilly's Latest

The Wildly Chic delivery from the #Resort365 collection has arrived at Lilly Pulitzer, so get ready to indulge in the latest and greatest colors and patterns Lilly has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
The Planning and Zoning Board has been reviewing the town's comprehensive plan for about a year.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 12, 2023
Revisions on Longboat growth, development goals near completion

The town's comprehensive plan has been broken into six batches for the Planning and Zoning Board to review. Five of the batches have had at least one Town Commission visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terrence Connor was named as the new superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 14, 2023
Terrence Connor selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Connor was selected from four candidates considered for the administrative role.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for "Skull Duggery." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 10-16

Piano masters, jazz ensembles, tribute acts and experimental composers highlight a busy week of music on the Sarasota scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Arbor Grande's Elizabeth Henderson, who is the founder of the Little Free Library Club, Country Club East's Arielle Monserez and her 4-year-old daughter Millie Monserez and Tampa's Katerina Farese cut the ribbon on the library in April. It burned in the pavilion fire.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Little Free Library club writes its first chapter

The new club delivers books at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kellan Letschert-Price, 4, laughs as he tubes down an ice slope at Holiday on the Green at University Town Center,
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Dec. 8-14

Ballet and holiday classics dot the landscape as Sarasota's arts community welcomes the Christmas season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sean Laureano used the three years between his first Puerto Rico team tryout and the 2022 championships to improve his game and earn a sport on the U21 team alongside his brother Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale was presented with a rock that reads "You're Awesome, Baby" following the completion of his final radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2023
Dick Vitale shows fighting spirit throughout cancer treatment

The Hall of Fame college basketball broadcaster finished his treatment for vocal cord cancer Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Pinka Dinka Do" by Jacqueline Clark was awarded first prize at the ArtCenter Manatee's My Happy Place juried exhibition. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 21-27

There's plenty of art, music, theater and comedy in the offing for Sarasota audiences this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The flag on the No. 9 green at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club officially reopens

Discussed since 2015, the restored golf course opens to a wet and windy weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The chickens line up for a dust bath in a restaurant bus tub.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2023
Sentinel chickens used to monitor Manatee County mosquitos

Flocks of chickens across the county keep tabs on three mosquito-borne viruses.

  • East County
  • News
Reese Gurski, Isabella Arteaga and Alice Barr, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 701, create blankets out of chip bags to donate to those who are homeless to earn their Silver Award.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout troop members earn their Silver Awards

The girls made blankets out of chip bags and cat scratchers from cookie cases.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
USF Foundation member Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Allison Imre
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 7, 2023
Attendees dig in at USF's Brunch on the Bay

Guests enjoyed picture-perfect weather for the annual event at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

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