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Public Works Department employees open the gate and put signs back in place Friday, officially re-opening the North Shore Road beach access.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Briefs

Mote scientist will lead World Aquaculture Society; New town meetings scheduled for July; North Shore Road beach access re-opens

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Event to celebrate positive change on Longboat Key

the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's "The New Year, the New Longboat: A Celebration of Things to Come" event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers finish third in the state

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team set eight new school records on its way to a third-place finish at the Class 2A FHSAA Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2011
First park project hurdle addressed

A Bayfront Park concept plan that includes a 15,000-square-foot building will require additional administrative work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

A Spa and Salon moves to new location; Jonathon Parks Architect parking garage receives international recognition; Cat Depot receives grants; Blalock Walters names new principals

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota, Longboat Observers named newspapers of the year

Breaking news: Two Observer Media Group publications earned the titles of "Newspaper of the Year" in Local Media Association's annual competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Women’s Center Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Begins $3 Million Renovation Project on Women's Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Begins $3 Million Renovation Project on Women's Center

  • Health
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"Guitar Girls" now runs through April 7. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 17

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from an extended Florida Studio Theatre run of the show "Guitar Girls" to the retirement of John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Yoel Levi will now conduct the Feb. 7  Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 24

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Florida Power & Light plans to swap out old light fixtures on Siesta Key at no cost to the county.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
New streetlights coming to Siesta

Florida Power & Light is replacing nearly 300 streetlights on Siesta Key roads with new 'smart light' fixtures.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Artist Daniel Arsham poses with his new work, which will face Fruitville Road in front of the Arcos apartment complex. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
Scene and Heard 11.01.16

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kent Ringquist is the new AD at Lakewood Ranch High. Courtesy photo Madison Aker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs pick new athletic director

Kent Ringquist, a physical education teacher at the school, will head the Lakewood Ranch High athletics program.

  • East County
  • Sports
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Morton’s market to refill hardware store with liquor

After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pirate’s Den Bait & Tackle owner Steve Jourdenais and General Manager Eric Ramon say their new business will be a place for people to hang out.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
New bait shop coming to East County

East County resident treasures new bait shop.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Pass.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
East County Briefs 6.18.15

Culver's will open June 11. Microsoft opened at the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
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