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The Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton needs renovations performed starting this summer to keep its Hilton flag intact, according to Hilton officials.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review an ordinance today at its 1 p.m. regular workshop that could get the Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton renovation and expansion project back on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Red tide levels at Siesta Beach were in the medium range. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Red tide detected on all 16 Sarasota County beaches

Most concentrations are categorized as low to medium, but one spot was found to have high concentrations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2020
COVID-19 creates cause to change

The Lido Beach reopening debate serves an allegory for what has ailed the city: its form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Traffic backing up on Ringling Bridge on a recent afternoon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2020
Traffic troubles this season have Longboat leaders looking for answers

Town wants to find new ways of mitigating effects of off-island construction projects north and south, present and future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 23, 2023
Bobby Jones restoration focus turns to short course

With the Donald Ross golf course project down to mostly growing grass, architect Richard Mandell's attention has shifted to creating the par-3 companion short course from scratch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shaina Swan shows off her speciality cocktail, AT-1501, served in IV bags.  The real AT-1501 is an antibody produced by the ALS Therapy Development Institute and it protects nerves against the progression of ALS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2019
A mix of cocktails and concern in Lakewood Ranch

ALS fundraiser draws crowd to the Grove in Lakewood Ranch to support A Life Story Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Will Frentz has been a member of the U.S. Deaf Men's National Team for 16 years, joining when he was in high school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2023
U.S. Men's Deaf National Team captain shares his soccer story

Will Frentz and his team held a training camp Jan. 14-16 at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kimberly Cullen cheers on students at Sarasota High School as they pick up their caps and gowns.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Teachers find ways to connect with seniors during final weeks

Teachers in the Sarasota County Schools district reflect on the final weeks with the 2020 senior class.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Last year's Division One champions Linda Gillott, Mark Malinowski, Mark Schlobach and Beverly Perez
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 23, 2016
Ace your game at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The 17th annual tournament will take place Dec. 9-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2022
Fort Myers woman charged with false imprisonment of 16-year-old

Sarasota police arrested a Fort Myers woman for forcing a teenage girl to drive her around at gunpoint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch coach Guy Virgilio congratulates his team following its 2-0 victory versus Manatee in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2016
Mustangs return to championship form

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team won its 12th district title with a 2-0 victory versus Manatee Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Instructors Ilee Finocchiaro, Lisa Morningstar and Terri Arnold are equine specialists in mental health and learning. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 29, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit adds more horsepower to its Myakka facility

With news horses on the way, Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy can make a greater impact providing equine therapy to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fernanda Flores.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Fernanda Flores

Fernanda Flores, a Lakewood Ranch High rising senior, talks Monsters Lacrosse and her future goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy Consequence of Sound
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 16, 2018
'Sorry to Bother You' is a bizarre trip that captivates audiences without an escape

Hip-hop artist Boots Riley's first film, "Sorry to Bother You" will, indeed bother you — but in a politically and socially relevant way that's appropriately troubling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wayne Piazza, the general manager of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, will continue in his role under new owner Heritage Golf Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2016
Country club life may work out

Struggling industry hopes to get healthy by catering to health-conscious baby boomers

  • East County
  • News
The speed limit along Broadway Street has been reduced to 20 mph from 25 mph. Street parking rules elsewhere in Longbeach Village have also been changed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Resident-permit parking proposal heads to final vote

If Longboat Key town commissioners pass the proposal in December, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2021, in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benderson Development has decorated its shopping plazas in the University Parkway corridor with millions of Christmas lights.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Benderson Development lights up 300 acres of UTC

Developer has plans to expand and further develop its holiday light display along Cattlemen, University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
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