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According to the Department of Transportation, the diverging-diamond interchange will improve delay times. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway

The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.

  • East County
  • News
“If the worst thing they say about me is I work too hard for this community, I’ll take that hit,” Eva Rey says. File Photo
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Eva Rey in review: year two

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director again earned glowing reviews from supervisors, but she struggles to hide her affection for work.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview senior Liam Custer is seeded first in the 200 individual medley (1:52.56) and third in the 500 freestyle (4:33.88) at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Championship week has arrived

Swimming and cross country medals will be doled out Friday while the football playoffs begin

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tyler Pack has been a strong second option in the passing game at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Underrated fall athletes get the spotlight

There are plenty of strong seasons happening at Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Almeter loves his old cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
History at work near Braden River

Car enthusiast sells beloved Model T.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High boys lacrosse team holds its final breakdown of the 2021 season. The program won its first game on March 30, 14-3 over St. Petersburg Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 8, 2021
Sarasota High lacrosse programs make progress in first full season

The Sailors have kept battling despite numerous challenges — and a pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 18, 2018
Cops Corner: You can't sleep here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2020

A look back at a year of protecting, serving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2020
New pair of swans, Chuck and Margie, come to Longboat Key

The birds will hopefully have success mating and producing viable cygnets in the spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Steve Queior and Randy Walker |
  • May 10, 2012
My View: The best downtown in America?

We're getting there. Consider some of the recent achievements. But downtown still needs more boosts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Officials, residents discuss city-neighborhood relations

The city seeks to cultivate a partnership with neighborhood associations. How much sway do these groups have among officials — and within their communities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 17, 2020
Meals on wheels

The Bird Key Yacht Club is bringing comfort meals to medical workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior Connor DeMichele walks the course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He finished tied for 10th at the team's regional tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Fall playoffs enter final stretch

As high school winter sports begin, the fall sports have unfinished business.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2021
Sarasota outperforms state average in FSA tests

The district ranked third in English and sixth in mathematics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The application would add meeting space to the Jordan House, which was built around 1915.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2013
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board

Many Village residents who live within 500 feet of the site weren't properly notified about the application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Help name the bald eagle at Save Our Seabirds

A male bald eagle, found in Parrish, was brought to Save Our Searbirds for rehabilitation three months ago. After he was treated he was released, but he did not fly away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sissy Overlees loves the programs at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She's been a member for 10 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Y merges with YMCA of Southwest Florida

The merger increases support to the local Y, which it will use to expand programs.

  • East County
  • News
The conceptual master plan diagram shows the entire 18-acre property, although the board and Club Holdings Ventures have said they will proceed with 15 acres if necessary. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Colony Association drafts site plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association outlined a draft site plan in a letter to unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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