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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018

In words and photos, we recall the previous 12 months on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kim Couts and Andi, the rock star
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 30, 2021
Sarasota dogs compete for best Halloween costume

The annual Sarasota Dog-A-Ween contest included more than 70 contestants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Delta Air Lines serves five destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 17, 2021
SRQ prepares for holiday travelers

Airport advises passengers arrive two hours ahead of departure time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Months of discussions, recommendations, demonstrations and more came down to a 3-2 vote by the City Commission to deny a key portion of Selby Gardens’ proposed master plan, rejecting the attraction’s plan to redevelop its campus.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2019
Sarasota year in review 2019

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot happened in the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key and Jewfish Key residents have complained about raucous partying at a nearby sandbar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2016
Longboat Key officials brace for AquaPalooza

After receiving an email from a Jewfish Key resident, town staff are reviewing a special event permit for the coming MarineMax Sarasota event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The south boat ramp and southern shoreline are set to be repaired.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2022
Benderson Park undergoes more than $3 million in hurricane repairs

Work at the Sarasota County park is expected to be complete by April 1 in time for the competitive season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 03.12.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Panther Ridge's Olga Ways, on Phillipe, rides through a trail. She and other equestrians can ride more than 14 miles of continuous trails. "We definitely moved here because of the equestrian trains and the length of the trails," s
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2020
Proposed homes draw criticism in eastern Manatee County

Compatibility with surrounding neighborhood creates concern for Concession project.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Elementary School's Maya Taggert works on an assignment during class. Students and staff will see upgraded buildings with the renovation planned at Tara Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Haile Middle, Tara Elementary projects moved up

School Board of Manatee County approves resolution to borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 10, 2021
Pamela Mary Ketchum

Pamela Mary Ketchum, of Longboat Key FL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch resident Crystena Starre picks up an order from "Horhay" of the Horhay's Mac & Cheez food truck at Waterside on Nov. 17. Food trucks will soon be allowed for social functions inside CDD 2 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Food trucks may soon be allowed in some Lakewood Ranch communities

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 will vote soon on allowing food trucks to special events.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Payne Park's future remains uncertain

As a youth sports league seeks to use Payne Park for weekly activities, the city will have to reconsider the park's master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2009
SMR gets new development code

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch earned favor from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 6 for a proposal to create a new land development code category called mixed-use community.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer is required to submit a recommended budget by Saturday, Aug. 1. Town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 31, 2020
'Still a lot of unknowns': Longboat Key town manager says of COVID's impact on budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
Our View: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Our view: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Palm Apartments building is dwarfed by the 18-story Embassy Suites hotel next door. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2022
City Commission allows demolition of 1925 Sarasota building to proceed

Experts weighing in on the Palm Apartments say much of its historic character has been lost to numerous renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed development needs a density that is seven units per acre higher than what is already permitted for the property.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans submitted again

For the fourth time, Benderson submitted plans for the project that the county must approve before the formal review starts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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