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Leigh Holt, strategic planning manager for the Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, addresses attendees of the Feb. 24 TransForum workshop that unveiled the MPO's long range plan. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
MPO seeks input on regional transportation plan for Sarasota and Manatee counties

Planning organization wants public comment on its long-range transportation vision for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River, ODA football teams advance in playoffs
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2020
Braden River, ODA football teams advance in playoffs

Both teams will be back in action next week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braxton McClelland, a fifth grader at Robert E. Willis Elementary School, shows the book he's reading to Lenny Gutmann, the guardian at the school, after school has been dismissed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital medical team embarked on a charter bus Sunday afternoon for Raymond James Stadium.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2021
SMH medical team heads to the Super Bowl

24 members of a patient-care group boarded a bus after a tailgate-party celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county is set to potentially finalize details on the three referendums at an Aug. 29 meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2018
County charter referendums earn ballot access

Proposals to reform county elections and restore county control of a long-closed Siesta Key road are set to go before voters in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Sarah Barg, 17, shows off her aerial silks skills during a rehearsal for “Once Upon a Circus.”
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 6, 2017
New heights

Lakewood Ranch residents have high goals performing for Sailor Circus Academy.

  • East County
  • News
The SMA drumline performs during the Town Hall Lecture Series on Feb. 6. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2013
SMA drumline and pipe band to open for Black Watch Battalion

Sarasota Military Academy performs as the opening act for the professional military group from Scotland.

  • Arts + Culture
Ariel Blue. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2016
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents 'The Colored Museum'

WBTT joins theaters across America in simultaneous staged readings of this production, exploring satire, self and signifying.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival has been changed to a virtual run. The festival portion of the event has been canceled.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun 5K changed to virtual run

The move was made because of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • News
The courts at the Longboat Key Tennis Center have been closed since March 22 aside from some maintenance work.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center to reopen with restrictions

The Tennis Center has been closed since March 22 because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Although some major organizers said they won’t be postponing their events, Sarasota County is canceling anything anticipated to draw an audience larger than 250 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota County cancels large events, citing COVID-19 concerns

The announcement followed a recommendation from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today discouraging mass gatherings statewide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Department taught about 40 hands-only CPR classes to more than 800 residents. File  photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 3, 2017
CPR classes give Longboaters chance to save lives

More than 800 people took CPR classes through the Longboat Key Fire Department over the last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 29, 2021
It’s time for new leadership

There comes a time in the life of every company when it needs new energy, new perspectives and new ideas. Unfortunately, that also means some of those who grew the business need to go. A case in point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Star team is heading back to the World Series for the first time since 1988.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
One last stand for Sarasota All-Stars

The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U and 14U All-Star teams will compete in the Babe Ruth League World Series Aug. 11-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Ellis home on Jewfish Key is featured on this year's tour. Katie Hendrick.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour

It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Libby's bartender Mike Madison poses with his piggyback smash. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota bars and restaurants feature signature sips this summer

Chill out and beat the summer heat with these ultra-cool cocktails.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2010
Vision Plan meetings scheduled

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson scheduled two Vision Plan subcommittee meetings in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, March 16

This week's best bets: Monday, March 16

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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