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SOSS2 wants a detailed environmental impact statement that addresses any impacts to Siesta beaches.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 2, 2015
Big Pass dredge opponents bolster legal pull

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to defend Siesta against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if necessary, with a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tito Vitorino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 4, 2021
Amore Restaurant to reopen in downtown Sarasota

Tito Vitorino and wife Liana, showrunners since Amore's beginnings on Longboat Key, now own the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Helene Levin, Sallie Feldman, Bobbi Blackman and Suzanne Weitz play mahjong at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Game on in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents gather for mahjong while supporting each other and local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
The RaceTrac  gas station at the corner of Lena Road and State Road 64 is an example of a project that could have been approved through a straight rezone request under the proposed changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee County mulls Comprehensive Plan changes

Staff members feel too many issues are routed through planned development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Wrong address causes paramedic delay

Longboat Key Fire Rescue crews were late to an emergency call after a 911 caller provided the wrong address to a dispatcher.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Director Greg Leaming will bring a hard-hitting take to Sophocles’ tragedy “Antigone,” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, starting Oct. 23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2019
Theater: Critic's Picks for 2019-2020

Sarasota is full of must-see live theater in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019. Who will win in 2020?
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: More sports thrills headed our way in 2020

Our columnist looks ahead to the biggest questions and events of the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
The female juvenile bald eagle has a broken wing. Bald eagles are about 5 before they get white heads and tails. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2016
Bald eagle in recovery

A juvenile female has been transported to Maitland for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy ashleystrand.com
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2018
Ashley Strand returns to Sarasota with one-man show 'Glorified Disasters'

The stand-up comedian/actor who formerly worked at New College and Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is bringing his award-winning show to The Starlite Room.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County School Board Superintendent Lori White (left) and School Board member Jane Goodwin discuss school renovations at Tuesday’s monthly work session.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
School Board reports savings on renovation projects

The Sarasota County School Board kicked off the new school year with some good news - all facility renovation projects are on time and under budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GM Mike Frashier, Michael and Catherine Garey, Chef Chris Reed, Manager Michelle Waldron.  Bottom row shows 10-year employees Gabriel Garcia, Michelle Bidwell, Reina Garcia, Constantino Vidal, Fermin Tovar.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2019
Lazy Lobster celebrates 10th with a nod to Longboat charities

The owner and management team want to give back to the community that's given them so much.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Day 1 crew on the building site. Includes Stock Signature Homes and Lake Club volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 22, 2019
Getting their hands dirty

Residents of Lakewood Ranch's Lake Club community come together to build for Habitat for Humanity.

  • LWR Life
A sea turtle nest generally hatches 60 days after the nest is laid. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Turtle nesting season begins

Sea-turtle nesting season brings reptiles to Siesta's shores and restrictions to beachfront property owners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Vickie reunites with her mate

The lovebirds are back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
K-9 department dog Ron, and his handler, Jerod Wolfe , prepare to get onto the helicopter for transport during a training exercise Aug. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
County commissioner Vanessa Baugh spoke to a group of about 15 people Monday to commemorate the first day of duty for Myakka's first ambulance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2020
Officials, firefighters commemorate Myakka's first ambulance

Welcome committee sees off Myakka ambulance on its first day

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota soloist makes joyful noise

Amy Jo Connours will lift up her voice at the choral's “Saints and Singers” concert April 15.

  • Arts + Culture
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