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Tom and Diane Carter say the county has told them they will no longer be taking part of their Creekwood backyard to build a roundabout.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2023
Creekwood residents voice roundabout concerns

Manatee County Public Works has stopped the Bradenton project to come up with other design options.

  • East County
  • News
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After reporting a missing wallet incident to Longboat Key Police, Police Chief Pete Cumming’s department spent two days tracking down the missing wallet and returning it and all of its contents to its owner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2014
Police track down visitor's wallet

The Longboat Key Police Department used video footage and old-fashioned sleuthing to recover a wallet and $160 in cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2023
Preliminary Sarasota County budget increases spending by 36%

Personnel requests keep pace with population increase, but the county administrator looks to trim $3.3 million before submitting a recommended budget for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event had a band that played hard even without an audience. Courtesy photo Amy McKinlay
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle's Nancy Lepain, Hope Family Service's Tiffany Ogline and Daviana Ferrer, Lake Club Artist Guild founder Margie Meyer and Lake Club Women's Giving Circle's Barbara Najmy work together to donate artwork to Hope Family Services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2024
Lake Club Artist Guild donates paintings to Hope Family Services

The artist guild works with the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle to donate at least 45 pieces to the Bradenton nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Plover nesting season off to a rough start — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 11, 2013
April 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police in search of a homeless man wanted for robbery; Residents protest Benderson project; Manatee Planning Commission to vote code to allow chickens; Plover nesting season off to a rough start

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 425 Partridge Circle has two bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,308 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 12-16 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Partridge Circle tops the week's sales at $1.68 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
When Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Tatum Schaper struggled during a sleeping bag sack race during halftime at the Sarasota Polo Club, her dad, Shawn Schaper, rushed forward to give her a hand. The result — a lot of fun.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2024
Polo back in action on a windy day in Lakewood Ranch

Poor weather canceled the past two Sundays of polo, but the fans were back Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Sarasota High

School officials watching the weather moved ceremony up an hour as graduates walk the stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rev. Juila Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 27, 2023
Christ Church of Longboat Key chooses first full-time pastor

The Rev. Julia Piermont shares her excitement of being the new pastor for Christ Church and her admiration of its foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Organizers Ginny Akhoury and Bonnie Schneider
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 31, 2022
Royal Rummage planning begins for March sale

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church volunteers have been organizing since early January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The planned Bath & Racquet redevelopment includes luxury apartments surrounding a private tennis, pickleball and swim club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota city leaders side with Bath & Racquet redeveloper in appeal

With a 4-1 vote, commissioners have decided that neighbors opposed to the project failed to reach "aggrieved" status.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melvin Sykes said residents are concerned about projects that block off sidewalks during construction, among other issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bailey went before the Board of Zoning Appeals earlier this year, but they upheld the zoning administrator's interpretation. Now he and his clients are asking for an amendment to the code.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta Key setback requirements up for debate again

Gary Kompothecras and his attorney have been working to reduce the setback requirements on Siesta Key all summer, as part of Kompothecras' efforts to build a hotel on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathan Leatt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

The Lakewood Ranch freshman finished first in the 1,600-meter run at the 2022 Palmetto Meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By FPL Energy Expert Isaiah Kelley |
  • September 26, 2023
Beat the Heat with FPL’s Virtual House of Savings While Helping Neighbors in Need

Summer heat has reached its peak, and Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) revamped augmented reality experience can help customers save during the record-breaking heat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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