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The county hopes to open the first phase of the trail extension later this year, with the entire project finished in 2022.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Property owners get cash for Legacy Trail land

Although some land claims are still pending resolution, that won’t affect the county’s plans to construct the northern extension of the Legacy Trail into Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Safe House" provides an immersive experience. The choices are up to the audience. (Photo by Jack Cooper)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 26, 2021
Welcome to the Machine

The dystopian future isn’t written in Brendan Ragan’s interactive 'Safe House' at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Paul Crotty, Mary DuBois, Robert Foti, Chairwoman Terri Maze, Jan Tomlinson and Janet Burtnett
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 10, 2018
Catholic Charities goes mad for Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras Madness Gala was hosted on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The Ringling Trail concept design includes four different segments, all of which add protected bike lanes and enhanced landscaping to the road.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2021
City approves bike lanes on Ringling Boulevard

The city is moving forward with a plan to add protected bike lanes and reduce motor vehicle travel lanes, a project designed to capitalize on the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League spring registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will host registration for its upcoming Spring 2013 season from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2017
Start over on Lido Beach

All Lido Key residents wanted was an updated pavilion, restaurant and pool. But here it is six years later, and the city has faltered again. That seems to be a recurring theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Cops Corner: Man finds gun on the beach

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Bailey, Maria Wirries and Ilene Friedman
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 15, 2014
Cat Depot Gala 'Caturday Night Fever'

Cat Depot Gala 'Caturday Night Fever'

  • Black Tie
Land planner Bob Schmitt, consultant for the hotel site, said the State Road 64/Interstate 75 interchange is a perfect spot for new hotels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Developer awaits approval for hotels on S.R. 64 corridor

Two hotels planned for State Road 64, west of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Riders can take the Breeze from the Siesta Key Village to Turtle Beach.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Siesta residents raise traffic concerns over Breeze

Frequent stops annoy some drivers, but business and transportation leaders say trolley's effect on traffic numbers outweigh occasional delays.The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley is here to stay, but some residents have more concerns than others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 6, 2018
Easterseals spreads happiness over lunch

The Easterseals Happiness House Abilities Shining Through Community Partnerships Luncheon was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
New Lynches Pub & Grub owners Jason and Lisa Burns with longtime owners Ethna and Chris Lynch, who opened Lynches Landing on Longboat Key in 1986, and then closed the restaurant to open Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Lynches cash pot of gold for retirement

It’s not the end of the rainbow: The famous sisters behind Lynches Pub & Grub have their Irish eyes set on the easy life after 28 years as restaurant owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
Accountability thing

Mayor Spoll should ask his colleagues to set priorities. Taxpayers want to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 17, 2020
Key Niners swing into a new season with a pandemic-era luncheon

The Longboat Key golfers dined outdoors at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2015
Cops Corner 12.3.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County's Palmetto animal shelter has been run down and overcrowded for years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2021
Manatee County commissioners should show patience before junking Palmetto animal shelter

Palmetto animal shelter renovation could save Manatee County money.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota County dispatchers tour Longboat Key

The purpose of the tour was to help Sarasota County dispatchers learn the unique parts of Longboat Key for when someone calls 911.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Venice surged ahead of Longboat in safety

Longboat Key had long held the distinction of being the safest city in Sarasota and Manatee counties. But, in 1999, Venice became the safest city.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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