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Of the more than 6,000 eastbound cars monitored in a week in November, the average speed was about 18 mph.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 4, 2019
Longboat neighborhood, town leaders steer for traffic solutions

Village residents and town officials work to document and stay a step ahead of speed, parking issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents and visitors of Longboat Harbour enjoy food at their Fourth of July party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Fourth of July party

Residents spent time together on Independence Day over a dinner spread and amazing community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An exam room at The Paradise Center's medical suite, which opened in 2020.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 26, 2023
Medical pros meet potential patients at The Paradise Center

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key is hosting a four-day open house from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 for residents to meet doctors in a variety of specialties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2022
McDonald's franchise opens Sept. 7 in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime McDonald's workers and franchise owners are set to open their 10th McDonald's in the region.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Find out what Observer readers are saying about local issues.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County Director of Public Works Chad Butzow said the county is trying to better anticipate road projects by putting them into the funding plan before the improvements are needed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
On the road to change in Manatee County

Chad Butzow hopes to be more proactive about roadway needs.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Famiglio, chairman and president of the Sarasota Film Festival, said the event organizers are prioritizing the health and safety of audiences and volunteers. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival postponed

The organizers of the annual film festival said the event will work to reschedule as Florida attempts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a second reading and final vote on Oct. 20 about proposed changes to the St. Regis development. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 6, 2021
One more vote for St. Regis Longboat plan

The Town Commission will have final say Oct. 20 on a series of changes Unicorp wants for its condo and resort plan .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guard attendant Curt Deerman lets a contractor through the gatehouse on Legacy Boulevard. The gate is manned 24/7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Gate debate swings open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs focus on technology enhancements to help resolve gate access issues at Country Club, dispute about manned hours.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2018
Rescue howls up fun at Mall at UTC

It's 'Howl-o-Weenie' good time when canines come in costume.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Good Life Healing Center |
  • September 9, 2021
We All Want to Live the Good Life

Feel Like Yourself Again.

  • Health
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Save our Seabirds' founder Lee Fox accuses its board of "hijacking" the organization.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 9, 2013
May 9: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Save our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'; Chalk festival outlines possible move; Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2014
Pension debt: the $23 million question

Board trustees Armando Linde and Michael Seamon disagree about how to retire the town's unfunded pension liability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview's Aidan Steiner (21) sacks Sarasota's Alexander Diaz in the first game between the two teams this season. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2022
Sarasota and Riverview football teams prepare for postseason rematch

It will be the first playoff game between the programs since 2004.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: General

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Mike Moran said he expects public expenditures to produce measurable results — and he doesn’t believe the Economic Development Corp. is meeting that standard. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2021
Economic Development Corp. could lose county funding

Commissioner Mike Moran, a critic of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, wants to phase out the county’s local business tax and redirect existing reserves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA junior Tyler Beck is ranked No. 3 in FHSAA Class 1A's boys pole vault.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
ODA junior ranks third in Class 1A boys pole vault

ODA junior Tyler Beck aims to soar to a state medal in the pole vault.

  • East County
  • Sports
Urbanite Theatre stages edgy, contemporary plays in its "black box" venue.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 10, 2022
New season at Urbanite Theatre centers on family ties

There will be tragedies, comedies and drama on tap in Urbanite Theatre's upcoming season, which is titled "Heredity."

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Tayven Clark reaches over the goal line for a touchdown on a designed run against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football's offense takes the next step

After averaging 16.5 points per game in 2020, Cardinal Mooney is off to a much faster start in 2021

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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