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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Two members leave pension board

Both firefighter/paramedics who were appointed to a new pension board have decided not to participate any longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hannah Lipsey of Punta Gorda throws knives and axes at the 2021 Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2022
The best things to do in and around Lakewood Ranch this fall

September, October and November are busy months in Lakewood Ranch. Check out a calendar of the can't-miss events.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber, a self-taught guitar players, will play guitar during services. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2022
New rabbi takes the pulpit at Temple Beth El of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

Rabbi Tuviah Schreiber plans to use his education and musical background to engage those at Temple Beth El.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gabby Herrmann, who ran Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City, died at age 66.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Myakka City grieves loss of ultimate showwoman Gabby Herrmann

Royal Lippizzan Stallions will persevere as Gabby Herrmann's daughter, granddaughter carry on in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Center Green is in phase two of construction, which includes a privately funded stage.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 2, 2023
Town lays out expectations of county library project

The county is funding the project and deems design, planning and operations as its responsibility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A lifeguard vehicle is on stand-by at the Lido Beach lifeguard tower
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota lifeguards have an eye on safety

From Manasota to Lido Beach, lifeguards patrol a total of 36 miles worth of public beaches across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is still processing a federal permit for a  project that will bring approximately 250,000 cubic yards of sand from a sand source in the middle of the state.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2015
Town attains state permits for beach projects

All that stands in the way for three separate beach projects bringing millions of dollars worth of sand to the shores of Longboat Key is federal permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A fence that now sits between Buttonwood Harbor and the Collier-Walker subdivision has been called into question.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
During the "Back to the Future" workshops, residents can offer ideas, such as what to do with the Premier Sports Campus, now owned by the county.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Future ideas needed now in Manatee County

County sets up workshops to collect feedback on residents' hopes for the future.

  • East County
  • News
Town Attorney Mooney-Portale notified the Longboat Key Town Commission in a July 16 e-mail that a Supreme Court ruling rendered on June 18 requires sign code changes to be made in municipalities all over the country.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Court ruling may relax sign code

Longboat Key’s stringent sign code restrictions could be loosened thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gulf Gate Library
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 19, 2013
Three public projects remain on track

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County School District continue work on major construction projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gisele Pintchuck and Edie Chaifetez attend Embracing Our Differences 20th Anniversary Grand Opening.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 23, 2023
Bayfront art exhibit emphasizes our differences

The 20th anniversary of the Embracing our Differences exhibition attracted more than 13,000 entries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryder Wahlsmith, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School and a Manatee Technical College student, wipes down the plane as he continues to work on it. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 23, 2021
MTC students have plane fun in east Bradenton

MTC automotive technology students on board for new challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Don Patterson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15.  Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon Wilson enjoys playing piano because he can play chords and different octaves and can perform solos better than on saxophone. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch musician works to inspire others

Brandon Wilson will release three more songs May 22.

  • East County
  • News
Three tennis center courts are undergoing work to upgrade the irrigation system. Photos taken Aug. 29, 2019 by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 30, 2019
Longboat Key overhauls three tennis courts

The project should be done within the next 3-4 weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Addison Sauickie, Bailey O'Regan and Gracie Weyant were individual gold medalists for the Rams. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Riverview High girls swimming captures second-straight team title at FHSAA state meet

The Rams dominated the meet, winning seven event gold medals in addition to the team title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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