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Projects such as Vue Sarasota Bay have already drawn concern about their size and impact, and more large-scale projects are waiting in the pipeline.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota leaders grapple with impact of increased building

With major construction projects underway and a new zoning code nearing completion, residents and officials are ready to have a conversation about managing growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Laura Bloise has opened Waxing the City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Wax to the max at University Town Center

Waxing the City leaves no hair behind at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
University Park Country Club has a 27-hole golf course.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2018
Manatee County OKs recreation district for University Park

Residents will vote in September on a board of supervisors for the district.

  • East County
  • News
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson works with Jerry Hoffer and Anttro Montes of New Life Landscaping to plant a tree at a Floyd Street property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Tougher tree regulations draw backlash from developers

In 2016, resident activists successfully pushed the city to strengthen its tree protection regulations. Now, property owners are wondering if the city went too far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Greer Island lagoon between the Longboat Pass Bridge and the Gulfside beaches. The plan is to dredge sand from the canal feeding it this year. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 14, 2022
Coastal engineers fight battle of Longboat Key erosion

The latest beach renourishment project came in early and under budget, but Longboat Key faces a long-term fight to alleviate the effects of erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Lorraine Lakes community in Lakewood Ranch are concerned a cell phone tower planned not far from the playground will be harmful to children.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Lorraine Lakes residents concerned about planned cell tower

The Lennar community will have a cell tower built near its amenity center and children's playground.

  • East County
  • News
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said staff will be attentive to merchant and resident concerns about parking meters.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2018
City prepares plans for downtown meters

The City Commission approved on-street paid parking for downtown Sarasota. Now, staff is working to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valorant team member Ana "POWER" Payro, Super Smash Bros. team super captain Hanz “RawSauce” Ago, Recreation & Wellness Coordinator E Ramey, Super Smash Bros team member Jaehee “AsianShack” Kim, Overwatch team member Bennett “BlitzStorm” Hanus, and Super Smash Bros. team member Viktor “Tachio” Niksdorf.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 23, 2023
Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 16, 2020
Designing Daughters aids nonprofits at grant ceremony

The organization provided close to $100,000 to local nonprofits.

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When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Town discusses ways to build on its codes

Town staff discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code to fill holes in current regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another discussion on the town's in-house dispatchers is expected to occur today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2015
Commission tackles two meetings today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss town center planning efforts today at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A town-conducted survey of the Key’s 53 canals revealed that the majority of the waterways are still deep enough for boats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Town dredges up canal project

Canal dredging isn't in the near future, but commissioners want to set aside funds for the project that will cost millions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2021
Payne Park to hold Olympics watch party for Jake Ilardi

The local skateboarder is competing in the Street event on Saturday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tell that snake this is our beach

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the Stoneybrook Golf Club in late September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
It Works Global moves to Manatee

It Works Global, owned by Heritage Harbour's Mark and Cindy Pentecost, will bring more than 90 jobs to the area over the next three years.

  • East County
  • News
Guest speakers Susan Lowy and Pavitra Ciavardone
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club enjoys Goodwill and good friends

The Seafarers lecture series is held monthly in the club's ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brennan Asplen came to Sarasota County Schools in 2020.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 7, 2022
Longboat commission refrains from involvement in Asplen firing

The town commissioners' discussions centered on concern for appearing partisan in their decision when their goal is the opposite.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“That’s my goal — to help students be confident in learning,” retiring Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus fifth-grade teacher Jane Wiechmann said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Aging workforce

Approximately 30% of Sarasota County government’s workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years, along with 5% of teachers this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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