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The Sarasota County Jail is exceeding capacity, promoting discussions about the need for a new facility again.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Sarasota County may be in need of a new jail

The Sarasota County Commission was informed at a May budget workshop that the county jail is overpopulated with its average 967 daily inmates in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The GreyHawk Landing Community Development District is expected to assume ownership of GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center this week. However, the facility will not be open to residents until late July or early August.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
GreyHawk CDD readies for turnover

The GreyHawk Landing CDD hopes to open a new pool and amenity center by early August.

  • East County
  • News
Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
Here's the Sarasota news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," soaring construction costs and record-setting real estate sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant will swim the women's 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She earned a silver medal in the event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2024
A Sarasota watch guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics

The games, which feature several Sarasota-affiliated athletes, start July 26 and run through Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Avelo has added a second nonstop flight at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 17, 2023
Airline adds new nonstop route at SRQ

Discount carrier Avelo Airlines adds a second route from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2009
Blast of good news

Connie and Joe Ellison recently returned from a five-week cruise that started in Alaska and ended in Hong Kong and had a blast of good news to share. Their son, Bruce Ellison, will wed Karen Kohn, from Boston, Dec. 20. The couple met on the beach on Longboat Key about a year-and-a-half ago and discovered not only each other, but that her folks live directly above his folks at Fairway Bay. Kohn is a computer expert, a porcelain-doll maker and a singer; she will relocate to Rapid City, S.D., where her husband-to-be practices law. Connie Ellison also happily reports that her grandson and his wife are expecting twins in April, and that a granddaughter has a new man in her life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2012
New Gulf Gate Library plans in the works

Gulf Gate residents are encouraged to attend a Feb. 23 workshop to discuss what they want for a new library coming to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We feature seven people who will have an impact in the new year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Longboat Key

From local politics to Key development and new business ventures, these seven leaders will impact Longboat life in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center celebrates $28.5 million expansion

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center addition includes more operating rooms, improved MRI system and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 17, 2017
New polling places announced for special election primary

There are three precincts with new polling locations for the House District 72 primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High's new facility will house 10 cattle and cost more than $100,000 to construct.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Braden River High opens new livestock facility

The school's new pole barn cost more than $100,000 to construct and will house 10 cattle.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida’s economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2013
Sept. 20: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future; Old Publix plaza coming down in October; Arts organizations share collective vision; The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society; New lift station team holds community meeting

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lobster Pound

This charming seafood spot brings authentic New England flavor straight to the Gulf Coast.

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Sponsored Content
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 14, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In recent years, a high percentage of migrant and wintering piping plovers have been recorded in Florida's state park and preserve beaches. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 7, 2021
Bird of the week: Piping plover

Small shorebirds need areas of undeveloped beaches to thrive in their visits to Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2009
On golf course, Clinton takes shots at right

The former president played golf at the Longboat Key Club on his first visit to the Sarasota area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain docks in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival from 6-9 p.m., July 1, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • June 28, 2012
Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Visit www.acbl.org for more about the game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. Contact Brian Howard, owner/director of the Bridge Center of Bradenton, at 795-8981.
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 23, 2012
Bridge Bites: An afternoon nap

East's 3â™  bid was preemptive, showing a long suit (usually seven cards) and a weak hand, its purpose being to make life difficult for the opponents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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