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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 18, 2020
County prepares for potential hurricane evacuations amid COVID-19

Officials are considering additional measures such as more space between people, masks and extra sanitation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: We're just resting

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Susan and Jim Eicken could not believe Lou Deeter found Jim's wedding band. Deeter was thrilled to find the ring's owner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
In Lakewood Ranch, there's a nice ring to this story

Lakewood Ranch man's wedding ring goes missing, and a cyclist returns it one month later.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club home at 8009 Royal Birkdale Circle sold for $1.42 million. It has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 4,367 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $1.58 million

A Country Club East home tops this week's sales at $1.58 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Many residents fear the hotel and garage, located along Stickney Point Road, would exacerbate traffic going to and from south Siesta Key.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lori Boyd, Marketing Director of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • November 10, 2022
Parrish Resident Enjoying Life, Thanks to Successful Neck Surgery

Patient Credits Dr. Sundberg for Feeling Well Again

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Esteemed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called IMG Academy student Christian Harrison, 18, one of the sport’s rising stars.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Local tennis player opens up before Sarasota Open

IMG Academy student Christian Harrison has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries in recent years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Cycle owner David Holm leads a team repairing bicycles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2020
Back to the Bike

Local bike shops report an uptick in sales during pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left to right: Tom Harmer, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, Sarah Karon, Ken Schneier, Paul Karon, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams and Jim Brown kick off construction on the stage site Monday. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2022
Longboat staff commemorates start of construction on Town Center stage

Commissioners, donors and town staff gathered at the stage site for the official groundbreaking Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Downtown groups to host urban planner

Jeff Speck wants to turn drivers into walkers and help make downtown Sarasota a more populated, lively place.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2022
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary of Myakka comes to the rescue

Dave and Lisa Burns of Myakka City provide love to dumped animals through their animal sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue District regularly  helps Myakka City Fire Control District with brush fires and other incidents. Brush trucks like this one, at East Manatee, can move while spraying water.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Fire districts talk merger in Lakewood Ranch area

East Manatee, Myakka fire districts explore options.

  • East County
  • News
The south fire station will be rebuilt.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 28, 2019
Longboat commissioners meet for last time before recess

Commissioners heard about plans for the town's fire stations: The south station will be razed and rebuilt and the north station will be renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka City's Kimberley Barr is honored at the Young Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony May 15 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2022
Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
News Briefs

Cellular tower materials submitted to PZ&B; Town's early voting begins Saturday; Anonymous donor helps a good claws;Code Enforcement meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 17, 2022
St. Mary Catholic Church hosts Women's Guild fashion show

Members of the guild wore fashions from Foxy Lady to walk the runway at Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
$18.1 million in facelifts are planned for Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Colony has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2018
Colony conversation continues

Too big, too dense, just what the town needs. The opinions on the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment are as varied as the neighborhoods on Longboat Key. This week, we publish letters in response to last week’s editorial, ‘Make Longboat Special.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Preserve Golf Club General Manager Tim McGonegal said the golf course is undergoing a "mini-renovation" after years of steady deterioration. The course should be complete by Nov. 1.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

  • East County
  • News
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