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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2010
PRECO holds district meeting

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, at Woodland Community Church. From 6-7 p.m., members will vote on a new representative to the cooperative's board of directors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2022
On Longboat Key, pickleball is daily social occasion

Since the expansion of public courts in 2020, the sport's following has steadily built. And the town is keeping an eye on the surge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says his recommended budget will remain the same, even though revenues may come in lower than projected.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Tax revenues may come up short in Manatee County

County administrator says projected $4 million shortfall won't have major impact.

  • East County
  • News
During an initial public hearing this summer, representatives for the developer of a proposed Lido Key condominium shared a conceptual rendering of what the project could look like. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2021
Developer advances plans for Lido Key hotel site

The city is holding a public hearing Monday to consider finalizing a land use change associated with the 10-story project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Stevens, president of Stevens Construction, Greg Bartoli, PopStroke founder, and Bryon Bell, president of TGR Design, get busy with shovels at the PopStroke groundbreaking at UTC in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 18, 2021
Tiger Woods' PopStroke breaks ground at UTC in Sarasota

PopStroke, designed by Tiger Woods and his TGR team, breaks ground at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew junior Eva Harris finished second in the Women's 1x Final A (8:10.66) in the Youth (U19) division at the 2021 USRowing Youth National Championships. The event is returning to Benderson Park in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2022
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in Sarasota sports in 2022

There could be a lot more success on the way for area athletes and teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the call line will help facilitate the hundreds of calls the transportation office receives daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
Sarasota schools add transportation help line

The line can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Monday through Friday by calling 941-486-2141.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The city recognized commissioners Paul Caragiulo, right, and Shannon Snyder during their last meeting in office.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission moves to tighten sign regulations

Responding to an ongoing controversy surrounding signs posted downtown, the Sarasota City Commission will restrict the placement of all private signs in the public right-of-way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
In conversation with Brad Marner, Rotary Club of Longboat Key president

Marner has not yet held a face-to-face meeting with his club as he navigates presidency in a pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of Cresswind's clubhouse. The new community opened in 2019 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales

Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales.

  • East County
  • News
Harvey Vengroff at the Oakridge Apartments, formerly Sarasota Airport Hotel. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2015
Find a way to say yes

Capital flows where it is welcome. So Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is taking his capital to Manatee. City commissioners could change the story with leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The historic cottages on Longboat Key could become the home of the town's historical society.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Three big projects face future on Longboat

The Paradise Center, The Historical Society of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education are all fundraising for future efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DID board members have signaled an interest in pursuing additional capital improvement projects after the tree lighting is installed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2020
City approves downtown tree lights

Despite some questions about the choice to prioritize the project, the Downtown Improvement District is moving forward with plans to install additional permanent lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2021
SCAT's on-demand ride service catches on with Longboaters

Sarasota County data shows from June 5-27, a total of 941 trips either started or ended in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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