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The lobby of the Bank of America at 500 Bay Isles Road is closed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2021
Bank of America’s Longboat Key branch plans to reopen lobby

The bank's Longboat Key branch has kept its drive-thru ATMs open.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2021
Bird Key Yacht Club tennis director named America's Top Coach

Bohannon was announced as the winner of the Tennis Channel competition Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city will host an open house of its Public Works Department to teach residents about its facilities and projects like lift water station upgrades.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2012
City hosts Public Works Open House

City residents are invited to an open house of its Public Works Department tomorrow night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Greenpal vendor completes lawn service. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 5, 2022
New freelancing app brings efficiency to Sarasota landscaping projects

Greenpal, the "Uber of landscaping,” launched in the city in mid-March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Less than two years after bringing paid parking to St. Armands, the city is considering raising some rates in the Circle. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
City eyes paid parking increases on St. Armands

The city is also considering expanding paid parking to Saturdays as part of a response to revenue shortfalls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
  • News
Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Letters to the Editor

9/11 cover in bad taste; Blame game not working anymore

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson hope incorporating the barrier island will allow residents to have more input on the future of the key. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
Siesta Key residents explore possibility of incorporation

Leaders of a grassroots effort called Save Siesta Key are conducting a feasibility study and starting to write a town charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch irrigation water comes from Braden River Utilities, which maintains its own watering schedule.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2010
Watering restrictions still apply

Lakewood Ranch residents should still follow their once-a-week watering schedule despite county notices suggesting otherwise.

  • East County
  • News
Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony Liakakos, the general manager at Oak & Stone, shows off the iPourIt beer system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone adds brunch to menu

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
(File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota property tax values to increase by nearly 17% over 2021

A projected increase in Sarasota property values of $2.1 billion over 2021 means the city might have an extra $5 million to work with during budget season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coral Sheridan, 5, enjoys last year’s Easter Egg Hunt at Mar Vista.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 18, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Easter Egg Hunts

Get your baskets ready because Longboat Key welcomes the Easter Bunny and his special eggs to the island this weekend. The fun begins at Mar Vista's 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, and continues at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant from 1:30 to 3 p.m on Sunday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2021
Chiles Group moves L-shaped historic cottage

Crews moved the cottage down Palm Drive early in the morning on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: A New Approach Financial Planning

Young Business of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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