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Currently, there are no traffic control measures at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Balmoral Woods Boulevard/Water Lily Way. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2022
Construction begins on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. traffic signal at Balmoral/Water Lily

Manatee County schedules the $2.8 million traffic light project in response to residents' requests for a safer intersection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 23, 2021
Despite dip, Sarasota lands in top five for Florida Standards Assessments

Third grade students tested four percentage points lower in English Language Arts than in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Grandparent scam costs Key man $2,450

A resident sent money via Western Union to a man who claimed to be an attorney representing his grandson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planning Director Steve Cover believes the study is necessary to lay the groundwork for a viable water transit service.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota to study water taxi feasibility

The city is paying more than $100,000 in hopes of eventually establishing a water-based transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River receiver Anthony Campbell and quarterback Nick Trier celebrate after a touchdown drive. The Pirates extended their winning streak over Lakewood Ranch to six games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2021
Braden River-Lakewood Ranch football game returns, to similar results

Braden River still dominant in the football series with Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Brian McCarthy, founder and CEO of The Pickleball Club, and Christine Tollette, secretary of the Play for Life Foundation, attended the party at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2022
Sarasota's Pickleball Club builds excitement for indoor facility's opening

Opening set for November, but the Pickleball Club already is making an impact in the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea received an average score of 3.49 across 10 categories after adjusting the evaluation system numerically on a scale of 1 (unacceptable) to 4 (exceeds expectations).
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 10, 2020
Manatee commissioners have tense exchange over administrator’s performance review

Manatee commissioners argue while discussing evaluations of administrator

  • East County
  • News
Olivia Sharkoski (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Olivia Sharkoski

The Lakewood Ranch-based hockey player won the Fastest Skater award at a Liberty University development camp in July.

  • East County
  • Sports
The northern soccer fields at Premier Sports Campus could be used as an overflow section for the event lawn when not being used for sports, based on the county's first draft of a general development plan for Premier's expansion.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Premier plan starts taking shape

Inside the planning of the Premier Sports Campus park expansion

  • East County
  • News
Herb Moller, Sue Forbrook, Jack Jones, Maria DiMenna, and Terry Campbell in the kitchen at Our Daily Bread.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 12, 2022
$94,000 donation leaves a lasting mark at Christ Church

The gift to Christ Church on Longboat Key by a founding member goes a long way to help the church's mission group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2010
Commission will review sand cost options today

The Town Commission has two other sand options to consider and also will hear what each type of sand option will cost taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photos
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 28, 2018
Murf's best friends weren't hard to find

But not all of them could get a coveted table in the Colony Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key staff recommends approval of St. Regis revised parking plan

Commissioners expected to discuss, vote a second time on residential and resort proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit offers a variety of routes. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
  • News
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