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The county is considering an artist live and work space for surplus land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
County considers affordable artist community for surplus land

Artist community consider as affordable housing proposal on surplus county land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2010
P&Z will review sign code

The Planning and Zoning Board will review potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

  • East County
  • News
Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 31, 2021
Driver arrested in car-bicycle crash on Longboat Key

Sarasota Police take driver into custody on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High's Rebecca Austerman, Prine Elementary's Scott Flynn, Lakewood Ranch High's Mike Staker and Jeannie Galindo and Superintendent Cynthia Saunders care for evacuees at Braden River High School. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Manatee residents grateful for shelters during Hurricane Ian

More than 5,200 people evacuated to 17 shelters in Manatee County, including Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp in March of 2018 gained town approval  to develop a St. Regis branded hotel and condo complex at the 18 acre site at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, a parcel that has been empty since the last building was demolished in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 4, 2020
Colony trial averted with deal for 75 units

Unicorp, Adams agree to terms after squabble over confidential settlement's missed original closing date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
En Pointe is a proposed four-story structure on the interior of Golden Gate Point with four living units and parking for eight vehicles underneath. Five street parking spots are nearby.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Golden Gate Point project sparks parking concerns

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the supply of public parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michelle Giannico (left) wore her mask as she paid for her clothing at Longboat Resort Wear. Store owner Harvinder Mahesh Mirchandani (right) also wore a mask.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 25, 2020
Mask policy renewal gets a vote Monday

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to vote on whether to renew the town's mandatory mask policy on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 21

Les Ireland captured this photo of a bald eagle taking a rest on a balcony in Grand Bay on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 13, 2013
Candidates unveil their platforms

Listed below is a sampling of what the six candidates running for the Longboat Key Town Commission had to say at a debate co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee Monday, Feb. 11, at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, Supreme Court Certified Mediator & Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ® |
  • March 18, 2021
When Business Gets Personal

When Business Gets Personal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog, Panda, head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2022
Boo Run 5K in Lakewood Ranch draws 450 runners

The annual event benefits Another Day for Gray and the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
County budget grows to contain Key noise

Sarasota County will add overtime hours for a code-enforcement officer specializing in sound analysis, but all weekend violators are on notice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enforced parking hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
Commission approves ticket late-fee increase

Fees will increase for drivers who wait to pay their parking tickets, but those who pay promptly will receive a $5 discount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is considering a partnership with the FWC to examine four approaches to shorelines using Bayfront Park as a test area pilot study.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key considering other options after FDEP rejects wet well lining project

The town is now proposing an $180,000 Bayfront Park shoreline study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2021
Lido Key, Longboat members of Temple Emanu-El try Hanukkah on the beach

On the fourth night, members gathered on the beach for a unique celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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