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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Club attorney sees no issues

Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 1, 2018
The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

There are reasons less than 1% of American cities use form-based codes. They are tricky to implement and definitely not a panacea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Take Care Home Health is run by Sue Wise and two of her daughters Erika Wise Borland and Courtney Wise Snyder.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 27, 2023
Home health care agency continues 28 years of growth, success

Sarasota-based Take Care Home Health started with one office and four employees. It has grown into a multimillion-dollar business with multiple locations and nearly 400 employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Beach debris following tropical storm Nicole. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2022
Town beaches in good condition following recent storms

Town staff provided a report of the status of the beaches after nourishment projects and storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyndi Seamon, Karey Kaine and Sam Digiammarino attended the annual Light Up Longboat event. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerome Saganowich, known as Jerry Sags, is the Nasty Boys wrestling tag team with Brian Knobbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Former WWF wrestler Jerry Sags reflects on his winding career

Lakewood Ranch's Jerry Sags, one half of the Nasty Boys tag team, paid his dues before his big break.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore Aubri Antczak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Aubri Antczak

The Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore holds the school record in the 3,200-meter run (11:04.22)

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Under a rule approved in a special session of the Florida legislature, buildings along the shore will have to be inspected every 25 years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Lawmakers follow through on condo inspections

Longboat leaders had prepared rules of their own in case special session came up empty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Collin Morikawa won the 2021 World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession, which was held at Bradenton’s The Concession Golf Club. The event was a boon to the area’s worldwide recognition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
In the (Golf) Spotlight

When a PGA tournament switched venues at the last minute, the Lakewood Ranch area rallied to ensure it made the most from the national TV exposure.

  • LWR Life
Manatee County officials were handing out tarps, food and water in Myakka City on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2022
All Manatee County residents have water service again

Manatee County officials head to Myakka City to provide relief.

  • East County
  • News
Students Quinn Coomer, Rafael Treminio Bravo,  Seth Johnson, Armand Segui and Cannon Spencer are all smiles after winning the VEX Robotics state championship.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Suncoast students win state robotics competition

The Blackout Robotics team won the VEX Robotics state championship for the second year in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The new Gulf Island Ferry System utilizes two catamarans, providing residents with a new way to travel between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Gulf Islands water ferries arrive, service expected in late summer

Coast Guard trial will help finalize ports and run times, with potential to expand port locations in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summerfield's Nina Antonetti and Karen Dewey discuss Manatee County's road project at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive on May 22 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2023
Revised Clubhouse Drive intersection plan presented to public

The intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will have signal lights and a turn lane along the boulevard but not Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • News
City Commission candidate Martin Hyde
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Martin Hyde

At-large candidate Martin Hyde shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lofts on Lemon, which opened in fall 2022, is an example of what a city-owned workforce housing apartment complex might look like.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2023
Virtual workshop set for Sarasota affordable housing plan

Citizens may provide input on proposed text amendments for mixed use zones along corridors and commercial centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota campus of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2024
Newsweek ranks SMH among the world's best hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been recognized in the ranking since it began in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cathy Layton shares information about The Bay Sarasota during the Nov. 3 Wine and Wisdom event held for the Observer Media Group’s Newsies membership program.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Bayfront leader shares update on park plans

The Bay Park Conservancy is working with city staff to streamline the development process and accelerate the buildout of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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