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The 2021 Lawn Party was held on the property of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 16, 2022
Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party looks to City Island for 2022

Added capacity, construction on Longboat Key's Town Center Green prompt move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
RVs fill the campground at Linger Lodge RV Park only weeks after it suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian. The park has reopened after a two-year renovation only three days before the hurricane. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2022
Renovated Linger Lodge RV Park reopens in east Bradenton

Linger Lodge RV Park weathered Hurricane Ian and is back open after repairs and improvements.

  • East County
  • Business
A surface lot is closed for the construction of a parking structure, but other spaces on St. Armands Circle remain available, the city said.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2018
City promotes St. Armands parking availability

During construction of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, other spaces remain available in the shopping district, the city announced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Projects like Vue Sarasota Bay have moved forward based on approval from city staff, rather than elected officials.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence |
  • January 11, 2023
Nikki Fried is right to sue for medical marijuana patients’ gun rights

Although federal law prohibits marijuana use, it doesn’t give it grounds to discriminate against marijuana users.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lola Johnson dances with the Braden River Dance Company during the second ensemble performance. The dance company danced to a remix version of "Into the Unknown." (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools receive funding for visual, performing arts

The 1-mill property tax referendum is providing $2.5 million for visual and performing arts programs, offering more opportunities for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Erin O'Connor and Evan Stevens star in Asolo Rep's production of "The Three Musketeers."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2023
'The Three Musketeers' brings swordplay and silliness to the stage

"The Three Musketeers" combines rapier wit with actual rapiers. This hilarious Asolo Rep production is still a gripping adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Massimo Murdocca.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Massimo Murdocca

The Sarasota Little Leaguer had an impressive performance in his Majors-level championship game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Metaphors: Finding the Poetic in the Mundane" will open at SPAACES gallery March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 2-8

The best of arts and entertainment in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town has closed lots of parking along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood. The town is also considering a resident-permit parking program for the neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat moves forward with proposed parking fine increase

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on Oct. 5 on whether to increase the town's illegal parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Lofts on Lemon project earlier this year, but so far, incentives have failed to produce other affordable developments in the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Participants carried flags as they made their way north. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters participate in Carry the Load walk

The walk goes for 30 days nationwide every year to honor the nation's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Warren, Rick Wilson and Club President Arlene Skversky
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 5, 2023
Rick Wilson roasts Gov. Ron DeSantis at Democratic luncheon

On April 4, the co-founder of The Lincoln Project spoke to the Longboat Key Democratic Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote hopes to open the aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park by 2023.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota County offers $20 million commitment for Mote aquarium

To dedicate $20 million toward the Nathan Benderson Park project, the County Commission wants to reallocate money budgeted for tourism promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 3, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in new business employment

The region is not only the top mid-size metro area in the country for job creation by new businesses. By percentage of total employment, it tops all metros.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners forwarded the proposed Town Center site development plan with 81 parking spaces to second reading.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Longboat seeks solutions to Town Center parking problems

Commissioners discussed the need for more parking to accommodate events for the development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's George Scherff, Robyn Kaiserman and Martin Hartmann, who are a part of the Sorrento Gang, volunteer at the Florida Center for Early Childhood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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