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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront Now's plans include a bayfront trail and park, but Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has no specifics in mind.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Bayfront group unfazed by other plans

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the first group to publicly focus on developing a master plan for a stretch of public waterfront land, is moving forward despite the emergence of other visions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2020
ODA celebrates opening of new middle school facility

Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.

  • East County
  • News
Jason Toale is the vice president of operations for Robert Toale & Sons. He is the son of Robert Toale.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 16, 2020
Funeral home planned for Lakewood Ranch

Robert Toale and Sons is in the permitting stage for a Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/44th Avenue location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Longboat turtle watchers get into nesting mode

Volunteers are preparing for the six-month nesting season, which runs from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Donna Barcomb

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Kahn began as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on July 1.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 11, 2019
Temple Sinai welcomes new rabbi

Samantha Kahn replaced Rabbi Geoff Huntting on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote'      s Standing Investigations team conducted a necropsy on the dolphin on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Mote recovers dead dolphin off Longboat Key

The dolphin suffered from signs of lung issues and a moderate parasite load.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 20, 2020
Solutions to SCAT may include ride-hailing service

Upgrades to Sarasota County's transit system may include partnerships with services such as Uber or Lyft.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Thayer returns a serve at the Longboat Key Tennis Center, where you can get a "serving" of a different kind on Thanksgiving Day.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 through the lens on Longboat Key

The year started out like most do, with us complaining about traffic and marveling at where we live. Then . . .

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  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Beach House construction makes splash for neighbor

Longboat Key police have been called four times to the 22-unit condominium about a resident and his noise complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Abby Hite has won the St. Anthony'   s Meek and Mighty Triathlon four times.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River fifth grader finds the fun in triathlons

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
During Jack Wagner's younger days he was a top sailor in the Detroit area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch centenarian became an exceptional sailor in Mackinac races

Centenarian Jack Wagner loving life at The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 17, 2016
City issues SOS to boat owners

Time is running out for owners of three boats that stranded following severe weather in January to claim their vessels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2012
Town of Longboat Key hires new PZ&B director

St. Lucie County Assistant Director of Growth Management/Building and Code Regulation Manager Robin D. Meyer will assume the role on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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