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(Courtesy Mattamy Homes) An artist's rendering shows a potential design for an Atlanta Braves spring training facility in North Port.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 8, 2016
UPDATE: Braves eye Sarasota County for stadium

The Atlanta Braves are considering North Port for a new spring training facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, the town transitioned from Longboat Code Red to Alert Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 17, 2020
Don't expect emergency sirens anytime soon in Longboat Key

Commissioners discussed the town's emergency notification system on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 2, 2017
Film review: 'Fanny's Journey'

"Fanny's Journey" is a testament to unchecked hate and the power of innocence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 26, 2016
Children on hunt for Easter message

Harvest United Methodist welcomed hundreds of children for its annual Easter egg hunt March 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2012
IPOC to amend its circuit court complaint

The filing comes as the town, Key Club and IPOC prepare to head to confidential mediation with Judge George Greer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Looky what I found

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • December 25, 2013
Common Nonsense: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the horror remake: ‘God save us — every one’

Common Nonsense: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the horror remake: ‘God save us — every one’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • August 30, 2012
My View: Where will we park?

Several weeks ago, my colleague in this column, John Gudritz, wrote about the need for more parking on Siesta Key, North Village and Main Beach. He cited the problem but stopped short of offering solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Cross-county bus ride? Maybe one day

An international mobility company has twice submitted a proposal to join Sarasota and Manatee transit systems and shave $2.5 million in overall operating costs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 16, 2020
Mote releases rehabilitated sea turtle into Gulf of Mexico

Longboat Key's Public Works Department assisted in the release.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Cops 7.10.13

June 26 STAGING A COVER-UP 6:14 p.m. - 2800 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. An Italian woman didn't know she wasn't allowed to be topless on the beach and agreed to cover up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Sparks on his home court.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 22, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key tennis pro heads off to another court

Dave Sparks is moving on from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
News briefs

Bay Isles Parkway to be repaved

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jo-Ann Yermak (center) is worried about providing childcare for her two children, Mikenna and Hayden, who are students at Braden River Elementary School, while she works full time and they start e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
E-learning poses child-care difficulties in Lakewood Ranch area

Challenges in childcare concern Lakewood Ranch parents during e-learning

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

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

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 10, 2012
Scores: Mustangs tie Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Palmetto 0-0 Jan. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
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