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Commissioners will decide in February whether a referenda to bury above-ground utilities Key-wide will be presented to the voters. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Underground utilities

The year 2015 could be the one in which the Longboat Key electorate flips the power switch for a multimillion-dollar underground utilities project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Welcome Back: Since you left ...

We've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Blood banks need O negative donors

O negative is the universal blood type and is transfused into any person needing immediate treatment for traumas and emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Aitken |
  • January 29, 2014
My View

Longboat Key residents should seek county cash

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 8, 2020
Sarasota County School board gears up to name new superintendent

Superintendent finalists enter last phase of selection process, culminating July 14 with school board decision.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The city will outline its proposed changes for the park — focused on new hardscape and enhanced landscaping — at a workshop next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2017
City unveils Paul Thorpe Park plans

Proposed changes include enhanced landscaping and bricked streets along Lemon Avenue, but when will the improvements actually happen?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The goal of the new Sailor Circus Arena is to provide more students with the opportunity for personal growth through the circus arts and offer rental space to fund programs. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2018
2018 A&E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of the biggest arts and entertainment news from 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Brown has been mayor and vice mayor, in addition to a member of the town's Planning & Zoning Board.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 3, 2018
Brown steps aside from Longboat election

With a three-sentence note to the Town Clerk, Jim Brown takes himself out of contention.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Program director Kristin Poolman with Children's Guardian Fund Executive Director Svetlana Ivashchenko. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key lands grant

There is a service component along with the grant that club members hope will inspire Children's Guardian Fund students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maribeth Phillips, Frank Shea and Terry Sharak volunteered together on the board for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
Life of Frank Shea celebrated at Lakewood Ranch festival

Irish Celtic Festival will honor its founder with a brew.

  • East County
  • News
Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Hagen Brody said he's still not supportive of the Sarasota Orchestra's 2019 proposal for a venue in Payne Park as depicted in this rendering. Still, he wants to empower staff to explore options in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2021
Mayor suggests reconsidering Payne Park as orchestra home

In an email to city staff today, Hagen Brody said he wanted the commission to revisit its prohibition on using the land in and around Payne Park for a new music hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A drunk driver crashed into a Siesta Key Village light pole Sept. 18.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2012
Light pole saved from scrappers

Championship Landscape Management Professionals delivered a downed light pole to Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. Director Mark Smith after a drunk driver struck it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Main Street was closed between Links Avenue and Washington Boulevard between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. while emergency crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the roof of the Crisp building at 1970 Main Street.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 19, 2016
Emergency crews respond to fire on Main Street

The Crisp building on 1970 Main Street was evacuated earlier today due to a small rooftop fire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Winter Dreams" is at 4 p.m. Sunday at Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Residents along the Grand Canal hope to place mini-reefs below their docks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bryan Balak uses support from the triathlon community to finish his races, including Ironman Louisville in October 2018. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch triathlete searches for his limits

From cycling to completing triathlons, Bryan Balak uses support of triathlon community to complete races.

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