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Shaded in yellow, the Progress University apartments site is directly adjacent to the planned Aventon Sarasota multifamily community across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 24, 2022
Progress University apartments move toward planning board

With Development Review Committee sign-off in hand, the 280-unit Progress University development now moves to the city Planning Board for approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House, District 72: Margaret Good

Questions and answers with the candiates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Department of Health in Manatee County advised the public Friday that contact with local waterways following Hurricane Idalia could pose health risks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County waters unsafe for swimming after Hurricane Idalia

The Department of Health-Manatee issued a no-swim warning because the waters could pose a health risk.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Tickets on sale for gourmet party

Tickets are now on sale for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (formerly called the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon), which takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside golf course driving range.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rendering of indoor dining area at proposed Lo'Key Island Grille.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 26, 2023
'Quaint' restaurant concept plans approved on Longboat Key

After Tiki bar plans were rejected in 2022, the Lo'Key Island Grille proposal earned approval by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The School District of Manatee County has announced a press conference Tuesday to address the bomb threat at Parrish Community High School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2023
Manatee school district to address threat at Parrish Community

Parrish Community High students were evacuated Tuesday in response to a bomb threat.

  • East County
  • News
Phase one work is bounded by Palm Avenue (top), Orange Avenue (bottom) and Mound Street (right).
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2013
Briefs 8.29.13

Sarasota Police identify body found in Big Pass; County Commission cuts its emergency reserves; City closures for Labor Day; Holiday weekend delays Main Street construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An alarming morning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Police Detective Robert Bourque.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Holidays mean open season for scamsters on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said keeping the ho-ho-ho in your holidays means paying attention at a time of multiple merrymaking distractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Veazey and his daughter went fishing on Friday at Overlook Park.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Beachgoers, anglers return to Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One noise exemption town staffers had hoped to add was the sound of water cascading into water, such as the sound of a fountain in operation.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat noise rules remain the same

Town commissioners opted to not move forward with new proposed exemptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Norris worked on her "Small Struggles" art piece for a month.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2021
Student artist's big display focuses on a small struggle

Emily Norris won the Best-in-Show Student Award at the Embracing Our Differences 2021 Outdoor Art Exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Terrence Connor talks with Administrator Roy Sprinkle and Communications and Community Relations Director Craig Maniglia.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 17, 2023
Terrence Connor sworn in as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Following his selection on June 14, Connor officially took over as superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2023
The top 10 moments of the Sarasota high school sports 2022-23 year

A strong list is filled with state titles, individual awards and breakthrough seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alonzo Rhodes, Anthony Segui-Pourel, Tamia Munnings, Jadie Raymond, Issac Amir Boyce and Elijah Quintana-Gratacos played in the Waterlefe clinic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Waterlefe Youth Golf Program gives kids a love of the game

The program covers costs for underserved and minority youth, giving them an experience they otherwise might not get.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jackie Bohannon
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Jackie Bohannon kickstarts tennis craze at Bird Key Yacht Club

Over half of the club's members regularly play tennis now and Bohannon has started clinics and programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peyton Washington happily accepts his gift from Santa.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Christ Church gives the gift of reading

About 40 children from the 13th Avenue Dream Center were treated to a feast, toys and a visit from Santa on Dec. 14 at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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