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Facing land on one of the north end groins.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Gans, 71, has served on the town commission for six years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat Mayor bids town commission farewell

Terry Gans, who has volunteered for the town commission since 2012, will leave the commission after serving for one year as Mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Smith was one of the figures honored at the luncheon.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 27, 2023
2023 Path to Unity Luncheon honors legal legends

The event was held Jan. 26 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Ashtyn O'Shea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashtyn O'Shea

The senior talks Southeastern University and the setter position.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bryan and Julie Veith hope to raise money for cancer research so others don't experience the painful experience Julie has endured.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2018
Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota counties, Longboat Key set sandbag stations

Some locations in Manatee open Saturday, others open on Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Utilities manager Bob Simons said an effort to create metered billing for Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 irrigation also resulted in improved pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Meters solve uneven water billing in Lakewood Ranch

Half-million dollar investment by BRU to pay off for Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a workshop regarding parkland at Bobby Jones Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
City asks for input on Bobby Jones park

During the next two months, the city will produce a plan for nearly 50 acres of parkland at the municipal golf course site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Deborah Romano

Candidate emphasizes safety, improved landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat commissioners cope with limitations of virtual meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission began its virtual meetings in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The fence is being removed from the perimeter of John H. Marble Park in preparation for some major upgrades.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 29, 2023
Manatee County's John H. Marble Park closes for improvements

The Manatee County park closed on May 22 and won't reopen until fall 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Phase one work is bounded by Palm Avenue (top), Orange Avenue (bottom) and Mound Street (right).
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Stick Fly" runs through Jan. 22
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2023
'Stick Fly' intrigues but overstuffs heavy issues at Asolo Conservatory

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training makes you a fly on the wall in a weekend of family revelations with the play "Stick Fly."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
From left: Mark Richardson, Lloyd Hine, Frank Scrivani, Brad Sicard, Mike Ball, Mark Kerr, Jason Schmidt, John Michael, James Linkogle and Matt Dzikas. Not pictured: Troy Wooten, Dale Wyman, Joe Samblanet and Curtis Vandermolen.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Good works from Public Works

Longboat Key Public Works staffers win praise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In ‘Beau Jest,’ Sarah Goldman hires an actor to play the part of her Jewish boyfriend in order to hide from her parents that her actual boyfriend is a WASP ad man. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2017
'Beau Jest' opens at Players Centre for Performing Arts

The comedic play explores the lighter side of ethnicity and authenticity.

  • Arts + Culture
Connor Beckley and Luke Wagner take time to admire the boats on display.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2022
2022 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix kicks off with block party

The downtown block party was held July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sunday’s storm drove high seas up the beach on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Lido Key beach project is critical to public safety

Sarasota city manager makes case for solutions in sand wars

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • January 16, 2013
What's with all those twisted twigs? TWIS joins the Patrick Dougherty Project at future SMOA

What's with all those twisted twigs? TWIS joins the Patrick Dougherty Project at future SMOA

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a great horned owlet looking down from a tree the Saddlebag Creek neighborhood in Myakka City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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