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Commissioner Lynn Larson worries that residents and visitors who depend on the trolley will go elsewhere.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2010
Trolley still in jeopardy

The Town Commission also agreed to discuss a projected $40 million island-wide beach project and how it will be financed at its Nov. 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Reverse-toll weekend puts financial bridge burden on boaters

Little-known state provision passes without boaters noticing.

  • April Fools
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Business Observer

Lighthouse Property Management adds location; RE/MAX Alliance Group welcomes Ellen Laura Esses; Heritage Oaks recognized for environmental efforts

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Rob Grant

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA senior Nolan Lewellen is one of the fastest players on the team and is aggressive in stealing bases.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
Thunder bats taking opponents by storm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Baltimore finished with a 17-12 spring record. The team opens its regular season Thursday in Baltimore against the Minnesota Twins.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2018
Orioles attract 103,000 to spring games

Major League Baseball reports record average attendance in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2011
Commission to discuss budget today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss the town's budget at a workshop meeting and regular commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo One of the six catalyst areas the city's Urban Design Studio selected will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A “smart ball” — which uses a sensor to identify locations where corrosion may be affecting the pipe, which are then confirmed using ultrasonic testing — was recently used to test the pipe.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2016
Report: Longboat wastewater pipe has longer lifespan

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Molly Crawford
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 19, 2014
Guest Fashion Editor: Molly Crawford

Molly Crawford is co-owner of an IT consulting company, a Humane Society of Sarasota County board member, a Mantra fitness instructor - and she has fashion sense.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo One of the six catalyst areas selected by the city's Urban Design Studio will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort approved the Islandside project in June 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design spent $550,000 to buy nearly a half-acre of property on the North Trail this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Ringling College buys North Trail land

The Ringling College of Art and Design last week bought two vacant properties fronting North Tamiami Trail for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Audra Snyder and Rick Huylebroeck sign in for the event.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 6, 2019
Networking @ Noon provides a productive respite from the workday

Burgers and business cards make for a good afternoon with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adept Audiology's Lyndsey Nalu said hearing occurs in the brain, which is why it is important to treat hearing loss early.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Hearing: It's in your brain

Loss of hearing can result in fatigue, memory loss and social isolation.

  • Health
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 22, 2016
Bay Haven welcomes back students for classes

Monday is the first day of school for Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Summer school is now in session in East County

Summer schools are no longer a mandatory punishment for all failing students, but it might help your student in the long run.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Two killed in separate Sarasota crashes

Identity of one victim, an Osprey man, has been released. The other victim remains unidentified, pending family notification.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This is the fourth year for the RC Custom Car Open.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 7, 2019
Suncoast Science Center races the track

Elementary, middle and high school students teamed up to race remote control cars on April 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
City accused of hypocrisy

Developers say the city is allowing itself greater latitude on its Palm Avenue parking garage project than it does with any private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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