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The Morrissey and McCarthy families were having a blast at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2023
Attendees find greater than gold at Shamrock Pub block party

Loyal patrons and newcomers both enjoyed the festive scene on St. Patrick's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2023
Tunnel vision: One Park hopes to overcome perceptions of breezeway

The development will go before the Planning Board on March 8 to defend its design of a structure to bridge two blocks of The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 19, 2022
Annexing Siesta: Who wins?

On the surface, it sure looks like the city of Sarasota would be a bigger beneficiary than Siesta Key taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 12, 2022
Pineapple Kitchen of Bradenton hosts sweet charity event

Sisterhood for Good benefits from a special fundraiser at the charcuterie and catering company.

  • East County
  • Business
Debbie Trice
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At-Large: Debbie Trice

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover believes the study is necessary to lay the groundwork for a viable water transit service.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota to study water taxi feasibility

The city is paying more than $100,000 in hopes of eventually establishing a water-based transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2021
Longboat Garden Club adds landscaping to fire station

The uncompleted fire station got a beautiful boost from the Longboat Key Garden Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties Ltd. submitted a site-plan application and request for 85 additional tourism units in September at Town Hall
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Hilton: $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's a time for good food and camaraderie — don't be the guy that burns the food.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 30, 2021
Spirit of America: An Idiot's Guide to the Fourth

There's a lot of ways to celebrate the loudest holiday in more than a year. Here's one tip: don't be stupid.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Planning board asks for parking direction

A subcommittee recommends limiting the number of boat trailers parked at residences, but what defines a parking space remains unclear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby with University Park resident and photographer Sally Ullman hope an upcoming photography show will raise funds for Nate's.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch photo presentation benefits animal rescues

University Park photographer presents her work in Africa and the Southwest to benefit Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteer Patrick Larivaud takes a break from packing food to visit with Meals On Wheels Plus CEO/President Maribeth Phillips.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers give back to help hurricane victims

The LWRBA's annual "Alliance Gives Back " event takes on extra meaning after Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The attack on the deputy and shooting took place in the 300 block of Richardson Way around 9:29 a.m. (Photo via Sheriff's Office)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 18, 2022
Sarasota deputies fatally shoot man striking them with machete

One deputy sent to the hospital with "severe injuries" to one hand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucille Messina said her husband, Karl, has always been her rock. Here they celebrate a birthday with Jacklyn.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch author tells of painful but loving journey with disabled daughter

Lucille Messina says that every day is special to hear "Momma."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Cops 7.10.13

June 26 STAGING A COVER-UP 6:14 p.m. - 2800 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. An Italian woman didn't know she wasn't allowed to be topless on the beach and agreed to cover up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Barb Torrence, Longboat Library volunteer
  • By James Peter |
  • June 21, 2023
Longboat Library has new releases for every taste

Punch a literary ticket for a road trip with giraffes, a historical shipwreck or cooking better through chemistry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A procedure to repair a wastewater pipe worked last night. The hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive is being filled in today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
UPDATE: Pipe procedure deemed successful

A leaky wastewater pipe was repaired last night and the pipe won't need to be replaced underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don Janezic, president of the Manatee Library Foundation; Tammy Parrott, the Manatee County library services services manager; and Sue Ann Miller, president of the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library, hold a $200,000 check that was presented to library services.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2023
Nonprofits fill the shelves of the Lakewood Ranch Library

Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library and the Manatee Library Foundation presented $200,000 toward books.

  • East County
  • News
The FGCL is a chance for players like Brooklyn Lucero, a former Lakewood Ranch High pitcher, to get live reps during the summer against elite competition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2021
Former Lakewood Ranch, Braden River prep softball players stay sharp in FGCL

The Florida Gulf Coast League is in its second season and the talent level is higher than before.

  • East County
  • Sports
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