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Cyndi Seamon made a turtle nest in summer 2020. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key proposing increased sea turtle protections

The Longboat Key Town Commission could have the first reading of a proposed ordinance as soon as Feb. 1, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
First Watch CEO Ken Pendery, pictured in 2011.  File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
First Watch moves into first place

The East County- based chain makes the largest acquisition in its corporate history.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Technical College students, like former student William Kennedy, have been learning remotely since March 30. MTC is receiving federal funding to provide students who have been impacted by COVID-19 financial aid. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
MTC receives $1 million in government aid

Funding will provide financial aid to at least 508 students and cover costs of moving to remote learning.

  • East County
  • News
Kyly Hutson and Kelly Harmon. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2021
Played B-4, won again in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoy a morning of bingo at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Deputies get noise tech lesson; Lighting demo scheduled

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city has designated spaces in the parking garage, a surface lot and alleys for St. Armands Circle employees to park with a permit. Circle businesses are concerned about a potential shortage of permits.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
City addresses St. Armands parking questions

Businesses are raising concerns about employee parking permits, but city officials believe the new paid parking system is working well.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Billy Rice Band will kickoff the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Savor the Sounds series.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Billy Rice Band to kick off Savor the Sounds concert series Saturday

The outdoor concert will serve as an introduction to Town Center Green, which the town hopes will become a popular hub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dale Hooey showcased the organ to church members.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
New tech, old sound at All Angels Episcopal by the Sea Episcopal Church

The new digital organ replicates the sounds of the huge pipe organs of the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sales Manager Jim Greenley holds a bottle of La Gerla Brunello in front of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits' Wines of Distinction case.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits opens Lakewood Ranch store

ABC liquors opens

  • East County
  • Business
Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katherine Harris and Richard Ware. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 12, 2018
Katherine Harris hosts Downton Abbey Christmas at her home

530 Burns Court thanks its friends and clients, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida wins the holiday parade float contest and more on the philanthropy scene.

  • Black Tie
City officials say bicycle storage infrastructure around St. Armands Circle is lacking, but they have identified a series of locations where they want to install new racks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2020
Sarasota plots bike upgrades on islands

New bicycle racks on St. Armands Circle could be the latest in a series of changes designed to promote cycling on Sarasota’s barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Builders of the St. Regis project this month received permits for vertical construction, advancing from previous foundation work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2020
Box of thanks

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church donates meals to frontline workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sarasota school board candidates debate back to school, charter schools

Candidates faced off in a virtual forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Going green on Earth Day

Sustainability education and exploration took over Five Points Park on April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center holds annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Life is Beautiful! was celebrated March 22 at The Hyatt Sarasota.

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