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  • By Jack Short |
  • September 3, 2015
Commissioners’ decision will set 2050 precedent

Sarasota County commissioners will set prices in deals that may serve as a model for development rights sales, a crucial component of 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
West Coast graffiti concerns downtown resident
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2023
West Coast graffiti concerns downtown resident

The word "wisk" painted on nearby vacant buildings causes concern for a homeowner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
More than 70 people attended the more than eight-hour meeting Monday.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 7, 2018
Longboat commissioners advance plan to build St. Regis hotel

First vote goes 5-2 in favor of Unicorp in plan to remake former Colony. Second vote planned for March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2022
Longboat Key's underground cable project moves ahead

With first phase completed, town officials look to the end of 2022 for the project to be wrapped up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No time like the present . . . or is there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Sept. 10-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Captain Robert Bourque, Captain Rick Hankins, Deputy Chief Frank Rubino, Chief George Turner, Sergeant Adam Montfort, Officer Joe Ferrigine, Sergeant Lee Smith and Officer Dexter Nazareno at Montfort's promotion ceremony.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 6, 2023
Longboat police officer Adam Montfort promoted to sergeant

Montfort started with the department in December 2021 after serving in New York and the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town's 81 canals were split into seven groups.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 15, 2023
Canal maintenance update leaves town commissioners confused

Longboat Key is in need of a canal management program, but the system to pay for it is complicated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tammy Parrott says the Lakewood Ranch Library will be the busiest in the Manatee County system when it opens late in 2023. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2022
Business alliance updates developments in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Road Show highlighted new education and innovation opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Oyster Boys Conservation recently installed 40 vertical oyster gardens under the docks at Bayfront Park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2023
More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blue Man Group will splash the Van Wezel stage with its colorful performance for two nights this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 26 to Feb. 1

From musical performances to the strange and funky sights of a Pecularium, check out the top arts and entertainment events of this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
Stuart Hales and Ava Lasseter greet guests at Tropical Nights on March 23.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts a swashbuckling Tropical Nights

"A Pirate's Life" was the theme of the 30th rendition of the annual fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There have been four sea-turtle lighting violations this summer so far.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Sea-turtle lighting fines begin

The Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board entered into stipulation agreements with four sea-turtle lighting violators this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whether a parking attendant, Joseph's angel, a wise man's attendant, an angel or any other role, the Walmsley family loves coming together to participate in the living nativity each year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 29, 2023
Nativity tradition continues for East County family

Participating in the Tabernacle Church's annual living nativity is a tradition for the Walmsley family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mangrove trimming is regulated by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 8, 2023
Regulating mangrove responsibility causes confusion

An illegal removal of mangroves along a Longboat Key property line raises question of the town's ability to enforce regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The store provides for the needs of children in the foster care system.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 8, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton offers extra holiday gifts to foster children

The nonprofit gives the children extra regular shopping items, along with games and a gift card.

  • East County
  • Business
Peter Pasco, Edgar Miguel Sanchez, Rodney Nelson and Juan Ramirez Jr. star in "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven," at Urbanite Theatre through July 9.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's pugilistic premiere doesn't pull any punches

Boxing meets black holes in Franky D. Gonzalez's play "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Ballet presents "Conflicted Beauty," a program that explores themes of war, on Nov. 17-18 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Broadway's "Mean Girls" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
Actors' Equity to rally at Van Wezel 'Mean Girls' show

The nationwide action is planned to highlight labor talks between Broadway producers and touring performers.

  • Arts + Culture
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