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Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller says the community support he has received has energized him for the future.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2021
Community Support energizes Sarasota Polo Club owners

James Miller says he can't wait for the 2021-22 Sarasota Polo Club season

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Siesta Beach Pavilion has been a focal point for the public beach since it was dedicated in 1960. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County History Center.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Hidden wall enables building modifications

The discovery of a Siesta Beach Pavilion wall long hidden by structural additions will enable the county to modify the historic building without having to elevate it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Staff will introduce International Federation of Rowing Association officials at the start of the meeting for a discussion of the 2017 World Rowing Championships bid.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 16, 2013
Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 9 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In a March referendum, the foundation sought to convert the commercially zoned 1.8-acre lot at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to residential use, allowing for 10 homes to be developed. The referendum was rejected by 58% of the vote.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 23, 2017
Self-storage on Longboat? Probably not, commissioners say

Referendum to convert Mote Foundation land to residential failed in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 30, 2019
The Firefly Gala gets glittery with Kesha

Forty Carrots Family Center's annual gala was held March 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 13, 2018
Second appeal of Colony demolition filed, hearing scheduled for today

A third unit owner has filed a second suit to stop the town from demolishing the buildings at the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Victor DeRenzi and Executive Director Richard Russell welcome guests. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera reveals its 2019-2020 season

The upcoming season will include a return to several operas the company hasn't performed in more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Manasota Track Club cleans up Gulf of Mexico Drive

The club adopted a stretch of the road leading into Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 10, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin prompts big turnout at hurricane seminar

More than 130 residents, business leaders and town leaders attended the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce’s 14th annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hannah Marco and Sophia Gambrell. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Students gobble up donations in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Lakewood Ranch North donate food items to Hungers End.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Utilities Director Bill Riebe said a study with University of Central Florida would be used to inform future decisions about the city's water system.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Despite concerns, city water study moves ahead

The city wants to spend nearly $200,000 to examine options for improving drinking water — a proposal that drew objections from two city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key beach improvement project will be one of the items up for discussion at Tuesday’s SKVA meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 5, 2013
SKVA to discuss noise, beach improvements

The Siesta Key Village Association will hold its monthly general meeting Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues that affect Siesta Key businesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 10, 2018
Celebrate with us!

On Oct. 17, Longboat Observer readers are invited to our office at 5570 GMD to pick up a copy of the 40th anniversary issue and enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2020
County truck hits, injures jogger on Bahia Vista

Jogger taken to Sarasota Memorial with critical injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray is leaving the department after four-and-a-half years to take a similar position in Loudoun County, Virginia.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 19, 2017
A conversation with Alaina Ray

Outgoing planning director talks about challenges, opportunities for Longboat's future

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Fred Booth said Rosedale maintains 87th Street East and residents would be upset if cement trucks use the entrance to get to State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
Concrete plant approved on Lena Road

Some Rosedale residents concerned about future impacts.

  • East County
  • News
1. Jillian Herbst, Olivia Laney, Ella Dodge, Grace Hogie, Jayla Doust, Addyson Bruneman, Taylor Shepherd and Callie Bua rush to greet Cassidy McLellan at home following McLellan's walk-off triple.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
Top-10 moments of the East County sports season

Lakewood Ranch High softball tops 2021 moments with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeanne Dooley lived on Longboat Key before moving to Atlanta as part of her 30-year career as a golf instructor. She said she knew she wanted to move back to the area eventually.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
Craft beer growler shop on tap for Main Street

Former Longboat Key resident plans January opening for Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room.

  • East County
  • News
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