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St. Armands Circle is a frequent source of traffic headaches.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2020
If you were king or queen, how would you fix traffic?

What are your potential solutions to our never-ending traffic troubles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
IPOC seeks appeal contributions

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition requested donations to challenge the commission's approval of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton native Derek Lersch releases “Miss Me Whiskey” on Nov. 30. Derek Lersch was born in Boston but raised in Bradenton, and he's a 2014 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. Photo by Jessica Hannah Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Home-grown musician to debut first country-rock single, 'Miss Me Whiskey'

Bradenton country-rock artist Derek Lersch is relying on millennial methods to promote his debut single, "Miss Me Whiskey," Nov. 30 at Naughty Monk Brewery.

  • Arts + Culture
Sidewalks near Lido Beach don't extend to nearby residential streets like Ford Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
City prepares Lido Key sidewalk project

Although residents aren't all supportive, the city believes installing sidewalks will improve connectivity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You want him on that wall, you need him on that wall

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Temple Beth Israel will host Rabbi Rifat Sonsino for its annual Scholar in Residence Weekend about the history and customs of Sephardic Judaism from Jan. 10-12.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel to host scholar, teach about Sephardic Judaism

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino will teach about history and customs of Sephardic Jews from Jan. 10-12. Much of the event is free and open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BJ Bishop  was among the Longboat Key town commissioners who attended the FLC’s three-day Institute for Elected Municipals Course.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 9, 2021
Florida League of Cities appoints Bishop to Legislative Policy Committee

BJ Bishop will help develop the Florida League of Cities' legislative action agenda in the new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2017
Downtown Sarasota lights holiday tree

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association hosted its annual tree lighting event Nov. 30 in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With Phase 2 in the permitting stages, by year's end the land between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles is expected to include walkways, bathrooms, lighting and accommodations for outdoor events.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Center could operate at 'minimal cost' to town

It's unclear what specifically a Town Center entails and how it will be financed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renovations at the Bee Ridge Facility are among the county's largest expenses for the next fiscal year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Lore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a signed a two-year deal with Staffing Connection/Action Labor to outsource its crossing guard services.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
Sheriff's Office outsources crossing guard services

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has contracted with a Ft. Lauderdale-based firm to take over its crossing guard duties for local schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During Jack Wagner's younger days he was a top sailor in the Detroit area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch centenarian became an exceptional sailor in Mackinac races

Centenarian Jack Wagner loving life at The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris Voelker, a Downtown Improvement District board member, speaks at the Dec. 5 Fresh Friday. Voelker said she hoped downtown stakeholders would take a positive outlook toward the event series during the pilot phase.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 9, 2021
Downtown group mulls Fresh Friday changes

The first Fresh Friday event of 2022 could get an earlier start in hopes of steering more visitors into downtown shops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Discussions for a new firefighter contract ended this afternoon at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2012
UPDATE: Town, firefighters find common ground

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet in a closed-door executive session to discuss the possibility of approving a new contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hideaway Bay resident Philip Tyson spoke against the 10% millage rate hike.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2013
Longboat commission sets millage at 2.0760

The rate is up 10% from last year, meaning that a property owner with a $500,000 home will pay $94.20 more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of 117th Street East and State Road 64 has become busier since the Florida Department of Transportation modified the intersection of Pope Road/Greyhawk Boulevard with S.R. 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
FDOT gives green light for signal on S.R. 64 corridor

FDOT plans another intersection improvement on S.R. 64 in east Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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