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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
Boris Miksic and Ines Tendler stand in front of their home at 640 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores IV North. The couple is hoping commissioners approve a height exception for the lightning rods on top of their home.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat revises proposed lightning-rod restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners will vote on the proposal in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 19, 2022
Gaide (Chmielewski), Irene M. DVM

Irene Mary (Chmielewski) Gaide of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Leslie, Jackson and Highland Michigan passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Florida at the age of 79 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 21, 2018
Local stars dance the night away for CAN Community Health

CANDance 2018 was hosted Oct. 20 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
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
Phill Younger announced is resignation from the P&Z Board on March 16.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 23, 2021
Phill Younger resigns from P&Z Board

The Longboat Key P&Z Board will need to fill three vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Wolff installs mini reefs  underneath docks at MarVista Dockside. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 16, 2020
Siesta residents start project to clean canal

More than 20 homeowners have signed on to place mini reefs under their docks to filter water and support marine life.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 1, 2021
You Observed: Longboat Key Club tennis gets patriotic

The tennis players of the club came dressed in their Memorial Day best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Hilton project requires code changes

To allow the Hilton a chance to add a fifth floor to its project through the site-plan process, the Longboat Key Town Commission intends to alter its Comp Plan and codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Khushi Talluru, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait to learn from medical workshops and screenwriting workshops at Disney Dreamers Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 12, 2021
Shells stand up to storms

Longboat Key resident's beach art withstands storms with a little patience on his part.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Penny Gold, who was elected in 2021, will join the program. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2022
New Florida program trains local commissioners on state, federal issues

Elected municipal officials with a limited background in local government can earn certificates for continuing their education through the Florida League of Cities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic heads north from the main construction zone on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2022
Work moves to the traffic circle at US 41/Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project

A new phase of roundabout construction will bring three 90-day intersection closings. FDOT signals re-striping of Ringling Bridge to aid Bay Runner will start soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Code changes to stall redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The eastern portion of the trail at Joan M. Durante Park is closed for the foreseeable future.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2021
Town working to get Joan Durante Park boardwalks fixed after Eta

Tropical Storm Eta damaged the boardwalks in the eastern part of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River football program has been elite since Head Coach Curt Bradley was hired in 2012.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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