"Blofin Referral Code "OFF'' Get 20% Off On Trading Fees & $4000 Bonus"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Pam Eubanks |
August 26, 2020

Measure of concern in Rosedale

Builders might have to tear down homes built too close to their Rosedale neighbors.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 6, 2022

Myakka area sees county’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian

Residents of Myakka City hope to pull together after devastation from flooding.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 13, 2023

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits

The Sarasota theater troupe performed its annual concert Sunday evening at the Education Center on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
April 10, 2014

City expects to OK traffic study

Residents are still worried about traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the condominium and hotel project to move forward.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 2, 2023

Observer Challenge returns in February

The Observer Challenge is scheduled for Feb. 3-5 at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
April 10, 2023

2023 hurricane season predicted to bring 14 named storms

Climate Action Center CEO Bob Bunting forecasts seven hurricanes, two or three of which as a Category 3 or higher, more evenly distributed throughout the hurricane season.

Longboat Key
News

By Katie Johns |
April 10, 2017

Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
January 23, 2014

Report recommends changes to fiscal neutrality

The second draft of the Laffer and Associates report on Sarasota County growth policies downplays the importance of proving fiscal neutrality in new developments.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 1, 2023

LWR Community Activities ramps up programming to meet demand

With more people getting involved, the social organization is creating new programs to meet the expanding needs of its residents.

East County
Neighbors

By Pam McTeer |
May 27, 2009

Building industry: Reduced fees give Manatee a 'competitive edge'

Manatee officials last week lowered transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 23, 2023

Officer rescues Chihuahua from Sarasota Bay

A Chihuahua named Tinkerbell fell overboard Friday night near the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
News

By Shane Donglasan |
June 24, 2018

Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Brynn Mechem |
March 4, 2020

Sarasota County library could be added on Longboat

Longboat and Sarasota County commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a permanent Sarasota County Library on the key.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 18, 2022

East County weather page photo: August 18

Frankie Greco captured this Monarch butterfly getting nectar in a yard at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 3, 2023

Former Pepperidge Farm CEO is living her dream life on Bird Key

Irene Chang-Britt, the former CEO of Pepperidge Farm, shares her tales of success — and why retiring on Bird Key is the sweetest part.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Klint Lowry |
December 11, 2019

'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker' turns two tales into one

Sarasota Ballet production adds big top spectacle to Tchaikovsky's ballet dreamscape

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
October 19, 2012

Friday Night Clash: Oct. 19

Tonight's games include Sarasota vs. Braden River, ODA vs. Southwest Florida Christian, Lakewood Ranch at Dixie Hollins, Booker vs. Avon Park, Frostproof at Cardinal Mooney and Riverview at East Lake.