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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Rosemary Selke.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney High girls cross-country runner had a strong district meet finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phill Younger announced Sept. 10 he will run for re-election in March.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 11, 2014
Younger to seek third and final term for town commissioner

The former attorney is the first to qualify for March elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 160 Bryant Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,486 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Beach home on Bryant Drive tops the week's sales at $9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Drivers should be aware as the School District of Manatee County opens its new school year Aug. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2021
Beware perilous intersections in Lakewood Ranch area as school opens

As school opens in Lakewood Ranch, east Bradenton area, watch out for construction, dangerous intersections.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This year, Main Street Market will extend beyond the area pictured, to the area of Ed's Tavern and The Fish Hole. Courtesy photo
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2022
Main Street Market returns to Lakewood Ranch with expanded offerings

Bigger version of the Main Street Market begins Oct. 22 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction started March 15 on the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders express concerns about U.S. 41-Gulfstream roundabout

Construction has gotten underway at the downtown Sarasota intersection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Marshall and Linn Torres.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 20, 2022
New to You art show returns on Longboat Key

Residents donated art to All Angels Episcopal Church, where it will be sold throughout February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 6, 2024
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop

Longboat Key North co-chair Maureen Merrigan says the stop doesn’t make logistical sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners discussed processes for vetting, categorizing, and selecting library books.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 28, 2023
Manatee commissioners discuss a closer examination of library materials

Some residents say the commissioners should leave the evaluation of materials to the professionals they hired to run the system.

  • East County
  • News
Jordan Leonard performs in "Dance Makers."
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 25, 2023
'Dance Makers' reclaims power for underrepresented groups

SCD’s annual choreographer showcase features a world of movement and cultural perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime has used outdoor markets, rum tastings, food trucks and more to attract visitors. Now, businesses are discussing strategies to do the same across the Limelight District. Photo courtesy Kim Livengood.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival turns J.D. Hamel Park into outdoor gallery

The festival introduced art enthusiasts to the works of artists from all over the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Soiree on the Bay Clambake Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2023
New College hosts Soiree on the Bay Clambake

The event, in its 44th year, raised money for the college, including its vision for its master's degree programs.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2022
East County weather page photo: November 10

Tim Lyons took a photo of James Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch at sunrise.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: November 10

Diane Suner captured this photo of a lightning whelk shell along Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 10

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photo of a sand crab running along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pianist Michelle Cann performs with the Sarasota Orchestra on March 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 16, 2024
Michelle Cann joins Sarasota Orchestra for rousing 75th birthday performance

Cann soars with Florence Price's Piano Concerto in D Minor and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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