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Jim Connor looks forward to developing relationships with students as the new interim head of schools at the Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2021
Out-of-Door Academy hires new interim head of school.

New ODA interim head of school uses lessons he's learned from books as inspiration for his educational career.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall said he hopes construction can begin in October at the St. Regis site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 28, 2021
St. Regis developer hopes to start construction by October

Construction was initially supposed to start in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community

The festival entertained families with activities and a menagerie of animals, all while supporting local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Court, at the corner of South Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane, is proposed as a 139-unit market rate apartment development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2023
New apartments progress in downtown Sarasota

A nine-story, 139-unit multifamily building called Artist Court is proposed at Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High boys basketball sophomore Oliver Boyle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Oliver Boyle

The Sarasota High sophomore scored 15 points Dec. 16 in the Sailors boys basketball team's 62-24 win over Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Crews assembled St. Armands Circle's new 60-foot tree this week. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2022
St. Armands annual Holiday Night of Lights event canceled

St. Armands Circle Association cancels the 44th annual Holiday Night of Lights event, citing restrictions caused by the one-time Holiday Spectacular event in Circle park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
Kay Kouvatsos and Russell Matthes go over plans for the Light Up the Village parade which takes place Nov. 24.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta Key prepares for its holiday parade

With two months remaining before the celebration, SKVA members finalize their plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Margie, left, and Chuck shortly after their release following their arrival in Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 28, 2021
Nesting swan on Longboat Key dies

The swan had been incubating six eggs, which now have no chance of hatching.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2010
Letter to the editor

The welcome signs recently installed on either end of Longboat are misleading - we should be welcoming to the Longboat Key Club's redevelopment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michael Drake, the Longboat Key Historical Society’s president, stands in front of the cottage that now houses the organization’s extensive collection of artifacts.
  • By Patricia Horwell |
  • May 3, 2023
Longboat Key Historical Society gives new life to the past

The organization’s new location at Longboat Key’s Town Center will serve as a museum showcasing archives, artifacts and historical objects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2020
Amy Holmes has "tri"-ed it all

From basketball in high school to triathlons these days, the SWAT team member lives a active life.

  • Health
Rev. Chris Wood holds the cross during the Good Friday walk down Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 5, 2023
Stations of the Cross walk welcomes all denominations

The event is expected to draw 1,000 attendees from across the community and is led by area churches of different denominations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Preston Olinger, chairman of the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, begins  planning for the event in January.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
When it comes to the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, he never whines

Four-time chairman of Suncoast Food & Wine Fest does his job with little fanfare.

  • East County
  • News
The town's letter was addressed to Mayor Erik Arroyo and FDOT as the event is scheduled in state right of way. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2022
Longboat details concerns surrounding St. Armands winter festival

Town worries are centered around traffic associated with an event of the festival's length and intensity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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