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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2012
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
(Via Sarasota County video)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2022
Water restored in Siesta, Casey

Water and wastewater services were restored to most of Siesta and Casey keys on Saturday morning. A boil water notice is in effect.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A man aboard a trimaran sailboat that was driven against the seawall at Hart's Landing works with a crew on shore to secure the craft with lines. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph

Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeanette Wirz and Larry Naddeo. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Sharing experience

Two Lakewood Ranch fishers want to share their knowledge with the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gov. Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from tropical storm Elsa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2021
Final day to prepare as tropical storm Elsa approaches Manatee and Sarasota counties

Tropical storm Elsa expected to deliver high winds, flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties beginning Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2023
Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people

The 2021 crash killed four men near a truck that was stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First-grader Tyler Sweeting tests out the school's adaptive learning program with teacher Leslie Ruben. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 26, 2020
Community Day School implements Google program for hybrid learning

The program has a mix of online and in-person learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All registered Longboat Key voters can participate in the election.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 21, 2012
Key voter registration deadline is today

Residents have until 5 p.m. today to register to vote in the March 20 General Municipal Election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
After the workshop, Superintendent Rick Mills will post his action plan to the district’s website for public viewing, based on his staff’s findings.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
School board to discuss response to audits

The Manatee County School Board will discuss corrective actions related to two state audits from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, during a special workshop.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2019
Consider the consequences

When city commissioners take up the volatile topic of the development review process, they should probe deeply the likely effects of adding more regulation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The day that should live in infamy
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 6, 2023
The day that should live in infamy

Fewer and fewer Americans can actually recall were they were on Dec. 7, 1941, the way most of can recall where we were on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance to allow adopted Critical Area Plans (CAPs) to establish a maximum height and minimum setback on barrier islands.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
County to discuss beach accesses Wednesday

Sarasota County commissioners meet this week to discuss modifications to Siesta Bay beach access 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has bought the Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters will decide on two Longboat Key Town Commission seats in March.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2014
2015 election: Daly vs. Grossman, Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
What is the benefit to us?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 9, 2023
What is the benefit to us?

Last week, we urged Republicans to think whether a second Trump presidency would be any different or better than the first. This week: Tell us, Joe Biden, how persecuting Trump will improve our lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Contractor E. T. MacKenzie began work today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2014
Reclaimed water project produces road closure

The intersection of State Road 70 and Palmbrush Trail, in Lakewood Ranch, is closed through Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2014
Deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m. today

Register by 5 p.m. today to vote in the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 22, 2023
Sarasota School Board approves $1.5B final budget

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to approve the budget, which decreases total millage.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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