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Longboat Key is one of four Florida municipalities in two counties. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 17, 2021
State report, county commissioners lay out difficulties for Longboat's one-county idea

Shifting Longboat into one county has for years been talked about. Now a state report, and a pair of county commissioners, make clear the difficulties in doing so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. Director Lori Basilone said organizers want the event to be a solemn occasion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Lakewood Ranch commemorates 9/11

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will host a communitywide event Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Laurel Park Neighborhood Association President Jude Levy believes the proposed loading area, right, would have a negative effect on the neighboring residential properties on Rawls Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
Laurel Park residents fight Woman’s Exchange expansion

Concerned about the effects of a proposed loading area, the neighborhood association has appealed the city’s decision to grant a building permit for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vicki Dworski, Don Walker and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson rehearse "The Prize" by Arthur Keyser.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Key Club officials told the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday they intend to build a future project at the Key Club that fits within the neighborhood and complies with codes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
STOP noted that residents near large downtown projects such as 624 Palm, right, did not receive notice when a developer filed a site plan with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
City attorney recommends notice for new developments

A resident activist group gained a key supporter as it campaigns for changes to downtown project review policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. Courtesy rendering
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2013
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 9, 2020
Temple Emanu-el celebrates Purim

An  intergenerational family was held on March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Skip  Dyrda painted the security bollards in the form of a globe.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 23, 2021
Sarasota residents' good deeds land them on The Nice List

Charitable acts around the holidays worth mentioning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2021
Sarasota, East County rowers compete in USRowing regatta

Sarasota Crew and Manatee County Youth Rowing all had representatives in A and B Finals at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
Crystal Landkas-Coronas feeds carrots to Melman and Twiggs. The giraffes love carrots and enjoy romaine lettuce, fresh branches from trees and other foods.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
In Lakewood Ranch area: Here's looking at zoo, kid

Public gets a free look at Rye Road Giraffes in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport crews load bags onto this JetBlue flight bound for New York.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Angerman, Coral Pleas and Mary King
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2011
American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

  • Black Tie
Sarasota business, such as the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, helped raise food and funds.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 20, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths' efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Our View: It's 'code blue' in Manatee

There is a perception by some that reckless statements and material misstatements have been made during the campaign about the cost to taxpayers because of the unsuccessful Longboat Key Club and Resort application; the reasons for the judicial denial of the application; and the availability of affordable technology to solve the wireless communications problem on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Msgr. James McGovern with Kathy and Jim Roche
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel invited members of the community to celebrate their Irish tradition at Ceili on the Key Saturday, Feb. 22. The inaugural event included live traditional music, Irish dancers and plenty of food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota County considers retail uses in major employment center areas

Sarasota County Planning Services will host a public workshop to discuss changes in zoning code, allowing for retail uses in major employment center areas.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Amy Gorman, left, was named director of development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to director of student life.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 21, 2021
Cardinal Mooney adds two new administrators

Amy Gorman was named the Director of Development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to Director of Student Life.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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