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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2022
Couples say 'I do' all over again at vow renewal ceremony

The loving ceremony returned to Siesta Key on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 19, 2022
Supply on the rise in Sarasota real estate market

Inflation, mortgage rate increase cited in first year-over-year supply increase since spring 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Allini fizzy bath truffles: $18.95. Allini bath bombs: $6.95. Allini artisan bar soap: $9.95. Set of 3 cosmetic bags: $59.95. Yellow natural sponge: $19.95.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 10, 2022
Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Letters to the Editor

I support commissioners; To the commission; Learn how to park; Let us vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Library purchases 30 to 40 new books each month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Town and library on same page at commission workshop

The town will research ways to work with the Longboat Library on its maintenance and insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
31-year-old Eric Garoutte and Diveheart employee Tom Trinch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2023
Nonprofit helps those with disabilities dive into scuba

Diveheart hosts free scuba experience sessions in Sarasota twice a year, serving children and adults with disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard and Martha Barone, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, sold their Unit J603 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to David Rayner and Wendy O’Neill, of Longboat Key, for $3.85 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 31 to Aug. 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $3.85 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat home sells for $3.45 million; Town, Sarasota County commissioners to meet; ZBA to hear setback petition

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students Quinn Coomer, Rafael Treminio Bravo,  Seth Johnson, Armand Segui and Cannon Spencer are all smiles after winning the VEX Robotics state championship.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Suncoast students win state robotics competition

The Blackout Robotics team won the VEX Robotics state championship for the second year in a row.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Town attorney announces her upcoming maternity leave; Fire Rescue announces promotion of fire lieutenant; Town seeks citizen involvement for ULI study

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
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Honor Avenue currently only has two lanes, one on either side of a grassy median.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 28, 2015
Sarasota/Manatee MPO updates 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan

Metropolitan Planning Organization's plan for better transportation doesn't leave out East County.

  • East County
  • News
New donations will fund gym equipment and a wall separating the station and Gulf & Bay Condominium Association.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
Siesta fire station budget grows

Two donations will fund gym equipment and a fence between the station and a neighboring condo.

  • Siesta 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
Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High School Kiltie Band members appeared in support at the school board meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 8, 2015
Riverview High Kilties kickstart fundraiser

The funding goal is $165,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Hall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2018
Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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