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Mote held an invitation-only ribbon cutting for its new facility on May 25.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2017
Mote cuts ribbon on new Summerland Key facility

The building will be used for coral reef restoration and research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Public Safety Director Jacob Saur says the new system should help residents get the information they seek faster.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County launches 311 call center

New system intended to improve customer experience in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Letter to the editor

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis responds to a letter from Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A proposed mooring field in Sarasota Bay and the regulations for boats outside of it will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Cross Country
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.10.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 15, 2013
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat

The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they're bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clever license plates highlighted the National Plug in Day electric-car show Saturday, Sept. 28, at Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 30, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota GOP honors Hannity

Sean Hannity addresses Sarasota Republicans; electric-car enthusiasts plug in at Mote;

  • Sarasota
  • News
The hospital has a series of precautionary measures in place to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 within the facility. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries

Although precautionary measures remain in place to limit coronavirus spread, SMH wants the public to know it’s safe to come to the hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honoree Keith Monda with Bill Sadlo
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 10, 2016
Glitz at The Ritz-Carlton: Honoring Keith and Linda Monda

The Salvation Army hosted its annual Glitz at the Ritz Luncheon, honoring Keith and Linda Monda on Thursday, March 10, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Gordie White and Wendy Rose co-chaired the event.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 12, 2012
People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 11, 2017
Red, White & Brew event remembers Denis V. Cooper

The Denis V. Cooper Foundation hosted a beer and food tasting fundraiser on June 10 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michael and Vivian Chester and Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Christ Church takes a trip to The Beach House

About 30 members dined together July 25 at the waterfront restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Big sister Briana Cyr and her little sister Quiniyah enjoy spending time together talking. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2021
Our Y partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Our Y leaders will help pair members with children in need and offer them a place to work out, get creative or simply talk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those who participated gave special attention to social distancing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Group health — 6 feet apart in Lakewood Ranch

Public yoga sessions bring Lakewood Ranch community together during difficult times.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lauren Van Nostrand crawls through a tunnel for an obstacle course.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 9, 2015
Suncoast Science campers explore engineering

Summer camps offer robotics, electronics and engineering courses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beach volunteers Michael and Kelly O'Brien walk along the beach in Longboat Key in 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Citizen group tries out volunteer beach patrol

The pilot program is set to launch in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eddie Cacciola of SRQ Vets, Bryan Jacobs of Vets 2 Success, President of Operation Kindness, Florida Inc, Joanne Forch and Bill Sterbinsky of SRQ Vets at last year's dinner.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Operation Kindness continues supporting local veterans

On April 16, the 12th annual Operation Kindness Florida Tennis Round Robin and Golf Tournaments, will take place at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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