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East County's Andrea Sacchetti, Richard Garrett and Dawn Zielinski said the new design creates uncertainty for drivers and cyclists and is a safety problem.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
Cyclists call for change in Lakewood Ranch

Bicyclists seek speed reduction, lane changes on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Donna Marino. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
COVID can't halt run for funds

Lakewood Ranch resident to run virtual race to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
P&Z subcommittee makes a (vision) statement

Over the summer, the Longboat Key Town Commission adopted the vision and mission statements and core values developed by the Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Library: Best use of this property? Why not a multipurpose community center here, including a library, gallery space for art exhibitions, public forums and speakers?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2019
Someone make the case

Why should the town own the four acres near Publix? The city of Sarasota shows the perils of too many parks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2011
Town millage rate stays flat

The town 's recommended budget for fiscal year 2011-12 keeps the millage rate flat and includes a $52,400 budget surplus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liz Reuth and Denise West at the Lilly Luncheon in 2014.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
News Briefs

Commission to discuss live-stream videos; No garbage pickup on Labor Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Jake Nelson and Bronson
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2018
Your Town for Jan. 11

Police dog team wins award; dentist marks 30 years in business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
22 parking spaces will be added in front of The Old Salty Dog.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
Funding approved for Siesta parking, roundabout design

The County Commission approved a budget amendment of $610,000 to fund both projects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Harvey Vengroff's affordable housing plan is back on track.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Vengroff housing, St. Armands garage and fighting summer hunger

The city moved ahead with two big projects this week, and All Faiths Food Bank is continuing its food drive and fundraising campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 23, 2020
Marilyn Miller Lami

Marilyn Lami, longtime Seaplace resident on Longboat Key, FL died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Village on the Isle in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota teachers to see pay increase

Following a state directive, the base salary for starting teachers will be $47,500 and all other teachers will see a raise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Citizens group discusses sign concerns with city consultant

The company the city hired to create a wayfinding system met with a citizens group last week to alleviate its concerns about the 350 signs scheduled to be installed this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 1: Audie Elizabeth Bock

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2020
Sarasota mayor responds to barrier-island traffic concerns

Turn lane could reopen weeks earlier, Ahearn-Koch writes in an email that also suggests a re-examination of roundabout plan at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: What happens on Longboat . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
What happens if Sarasota's bayfront park becomes a center of constant activity, similar to what has occurred, say, at Cincinnati’s Fountain Park? (Courtesy image)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2019
Sarasota's overall strategy: Whack-a-mole!

Monday’s City Commission meeting agenda — with votes on the Bay Park and Fruitville Road — illustrates a helter-skelter strategy, which is no strategy. Table the Fruitville Road vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Construction at the Resort at Longboat Key Club
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 14, 2018
Longboat Key Club entrance project aims for Thanksgiving completion

The Resort at Longboat Key Club's project to realign Longboat Club Road to the north of its existing route is planned for a Thanksgiving completion date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and her fellow commissioners voted to lift the 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 21, 2020
Manatee County commissioners lift 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Manatee County commissioners lift 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

  • East County
  • News
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