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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 19, 2012
JAN. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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The projects considered are comprised of the three peach-colored areas adjacent to Lorraine Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 13, 2018
Manatee Planning Commission supports Lakewood Ranch growth

Two projects may bring more than 3,000 homes to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Seaward Development has bought the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
B.J. Webb, pictured in 2010, isn’t interested in a seat on the commission for now.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2012
Webb not interested in seat; 6 others submit names

Six residents have submitted their names to Town Hall as of Thursday but P&Z Board Chair B.J. Webb isn't one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies bust crime ring; Lakewood Ranch Planning Commission considers changes; Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom; Destination: Osprey

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby is seeking a commitment from the city to the organization's plans for a bayfront aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary District stakeholders came together on Jan. 1 to paint a Central Avenue fence green, an effort to raise awareness about plans to bring a park to the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2021
Rosemary District raises funds for park purchase

After years of lobbying, the neighborhood is on the verge of securing land to convert into public open space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property is covered in trees and wetlands and has access to the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2016
Developer scraps 32-home Manatee County project

According to developer Pat Neal, the required approvals would take too much time to secure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2009
First-time buyers push home sales 8.9%

The Manatee Association of Realtors today reported a sixth consecutive month of sales gains thanks to first-time home buyers taking advantage of the most favorable conditions.

  • East County
  • News
For the first time since 2011, the Manatee County School District has earned a "B" District Grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2016
Manatee County School District earns ‘B’ District Grade

The district improved its rating for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2013
Homebuilder notches $23 million in fourth quarter

John Cannon Homes reports a dramatic increase in sales volume.

  • East County
  • News
It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is located at 4602 Lena Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2023
Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Klauber files compromise plan
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

  • Longboat Key
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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 17, 2012
Sept. 17: Daily Headlines Video

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Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. An aerial of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in January 2011 prior to the construction of the courtyard tower.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Hospital beginnings: Sarasota Memorial in 90 years.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System expands over 90 years with plans for more in the near future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts concert at Greenbrook Adventure Park

Residents listen to Jah Movement, a Sarasota reggae band, perform during the Concert in the Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • 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
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