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Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson works with Jerry Hoffer and Anttro Montes of New Life Landscaping to plant a tree at a Floyd Street property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Tougher tree regulations draw backlash from developers

In 2016, resident activists successfully pushed the city to strengthen its tree protection regulations. Now, property owners are wondering if the city went too far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Curt Bradley and the Pirates self-reported the violations.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2018
Braden River football hit with disciplinary sanctions

The program self-reported off-season conditioning violations to the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Kayak tour operators hit with permit fee

Sarasota County commissioners passed a measure Wednesday requiring commercial kayak tour operators to purchase an annual permit to operate out of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 4, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slow it down, huh?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lt. Josh Dillard, born and raised in Manatee County, won East Manatee Fire Rescue District's Firefighter of the Year award for his work before he was promoted from engineer.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Born-and-raised local firefighter wins East Manatee award

Josh Dillard was awarded as East Manatee Fire Rescue District's Firefighter of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleaders ready to raise spirits

Mustangs hold the crowd in the pompons of their hand.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freshman Allan Tran and junior Dylan Jackson set up a drone. They passed a safety course that brings them one step closer to driving drones commercially.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2022
Braden River High School's drone program takes off

Braden River High students pass a drone safety course that brings them closer to flying commercially.

  • East County
  • Schools
The vanilla-flavored cakes looked like raw meat. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 6, 2022
Mom pranks kids with deli cake for April Fool's

Sarasota resident Cat Donoghue bought some fake cakes for April Fool's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mac Spitzer begins her morning with stretching, a 6-mile walk, an hour bike ride and a round of tennis.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Picture of Health: Mac Spitzer

Mac Spitzer, 70, keeps a strict but fun workout routine. She credits to keep her relaxed.

  • Health
In early July, Fannie Bushin and 4-year-old oversized toy poodle Miles moved to Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 7, 2021
Dog groomer starts business in Longboat Key

Miami transplant comes to Longboat with her business and her special dog, Miles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High boys basketball junior Daniel Munn.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Daniel Munn

The Sarasota High boys basketball player scored 16 points in a home win over ODA on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Racelle Weiman spoke at the Dec. 14 meeting.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 4, 2022
'Miracle on the Key' gets Longboat talking

The Longboat Key Democratic Club and the Republican Club of Longboat Key have been meeting for months to talk about their differences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners green-lit Raleigh, North Carolina-based Aventon Cos. plans for Aventon Sarasota on the 25-acre property across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ to challenge city's approval of apartments at former kennel club

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority suggests legal action may ensue to block Aventon Sarasota, a 372-unit multifamily complex beneath its noise contour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, Developer Gary Kompothecras wanted to build a seven-story hotel, above, and a five-level parking garage, below near the south bridge to Siesta Key. Kompothecras is planning on making another attempt to develop land south of the Stickney Point Bridge
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel earns county endorsement

Plans for a seven-story, 120-room hotel near the south bridge can proceed — despite continued objections from residents on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2022
King's Brass performs at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

Church members enjoyed an evening of immersive, booming brass music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 2006, the home at 700 Lyons Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,763 square feet of living area. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2022
Lyons Lane property sells for $3.9 million

Sleepy Lagoon home is the top-seller on Longboat Key and surrounding barrier islands for the week of Sept. 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Some city officials are concerned about the external planning effort for redeveloping the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2017
Bayfront planning organizations draw questions

As civic leaders develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned bayfront land, city officials are scrutinizing who's in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

East County mourns sudden loss of community member; Sashay Dance Club closes; County accepting applications for criminal-nuisance board

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Town encounters code conundrum

P&Z board members struggle to strengthen town codes while not infringing on property owners' rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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