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A baby turtle from Longboat Key was rehabbing this summer after it disoriented and ended up in a pool. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Longboat Key considers added sea turtle protections

Longboat Key town commissioners have yet to consider an ordinance, but discussions have continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 23, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 25-31

The art museums and galleries take a starring role in Sarasota's summer months, but there's also live music and comedy on the itinerary.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Whitney Beach Plaza is one of seven properties included in the overlay.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 21, 2012
Whitney Beach overlay amendment adopted

The Longboat Key Town Commission adopted a Comprehensive Plan amendment that allows for an overlay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High student Kathleen Cravens just returned from an internship sponsored by NASA. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student finds the perfect space for her astronomic career goals

"I like the whole concept of exploration. It's humanity pushing its limits. It the curiosity. There is going to be another space race. But it's going to be Mars."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kelsey Grau. A great blue heron arrived at Save Our Seabirds in early January.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Babies on board at SOS

Baby-bird season is upon us. Save Our Seabirds sees an influx of our feathered friends at the beginning of each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 7: Ed Hunzeker

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda

Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular workshop Monday, May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2013
Balmoral access discussion continues

Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 are searching for direction on security options.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series

The speaker event was held on Nov. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joan Bergemann, Christine Blyden and Susie Seashore
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds at Harry's Continental Kitchens

It was a balancing act among plates of Harry's Continental Kitchens food, wine glasses and umbrellas for patrons attending the wine tasting fundraiser for Save Our Seabirds on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Though it might have rained on their parade, there was still a great turnout; $500 was raised for the bird rescue center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development is requesting changes to its University Town Center development this week, which includes the recently opened Panera Bread and other outparcels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2014
Planning board to consider UTC site changes

The Sarasota Planning Commission will review Wednesday plans to increase commercial and office space at Benderson's University Town Center development.

  • East County
  • News
Joyce Welch, Diane Covino and Peggy Lammers with donations for Riverview's daycare program for teen parents seeking a high school diploma.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 7, 2022
Chapel outreach donates baby supplies to Riverview High School

The high school runs a day care to help teen parents earn their diplomas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2022
Two steps forward, one step back

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
  • February 19, 2020
Dr. Sylvia Earle headlines Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder and president of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence since 1999, will headline Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Traffic heads north from the main construction zone on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2022
Work moves to the traffic circle at US 41/Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project

A new phase of roundabout construction will bring three 90-day intersection closings. FDOT signals re-striping of Ringling Bridge to aid Bay Runner will start soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The goal of the task force, assembled by Sarasota County Health and Human Services Director Chuck Henry, has been to find the priorities for creating a Mental Health Dependent Special District.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 31, 2022
County mental health task force's report addresses community needs

The task force presented a report to the commission that prioritizes mental health needs in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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