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Pending approval, the project could begin in the first or second quarter of 2014. The hotel will close for 16 to 18 months for construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key Hilton unveils $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Sister Keys a Longboat treasure, resident says

Four unihabitated islands in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Longboat Key play host to what Florida used to be, Rusty Chinnis says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city previously closed the Osprey Avenue bridge in 2016 and 2017, using sign boards and speed tables to divert traffic away from residential streets. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
Another extended closure coming on Osprey Avenue

With more than a year left to go before the completion of Lift Station 87, the project team is working to prepare residents for the effects of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 20, 2021
Just Keep Rowing

Nearly one year into the job, SANCA CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler shares what he’s learned and what changes are coming to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • LWR Life
Nurses Noelle Clark and Shannon Zies take a break for pizza from Marco's Pizza. They say such donations from the community make them feel appreciated and help alleviate stress.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Thomas, Kassandra Moore and Keith Bomeline
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Sanctuary turns scary for Halloween

Save Our Seabirds held its Scary Sanctuary Day, Saturday Oct. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A citizens group wanted a view of Bird Key Park that would be unobstructed by signage. Photo by Katie Hendrick
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Group seeks fewer signs, more scenery

FDOT signed off on the removal of 88 signs from a two-and-a-half mile stretch after citizens organized to express concerns about sign pollution near Key attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kori Clark volunteers to run the online Create for Care: Art Projects for Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy photo) Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Amanda Roth helps show perspective of the hole discovered Tuesday morning near the Broadway Street Beach Access.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 28, 2019
Turtle watch volunteers remind beachgoers to fill up before leaving

Longboat volunteers discover obstacle to hatchlings and adult turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota resident takes baby steps toward fitness

At a crossroad in her life, Ashley Murphy decided to shake things up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The real Siesta Key hasn't noticed any affects from the reality show so far — but will there be more in the future?
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 4, 2017
Reality show has no impact on Siesta Key, yet

A California community that got its own reality show saw a spike in tourism traffic, but Siesta Key may not get the same thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher's Crab Shack, prepared ribs for the crowd.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill masters face off

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's fourth annual BBQ Cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
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
Town labor negotiator Reynolds Allen, second from left, makes  a point to the Town Commission. Town Manager Tom Harmer, union president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej listen.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat commissioners back town's proposals for police contract

In impasse resolution meeting, commissioners agree with pay-raise package and staying with town's retirement plan. Union sought access to Florida's pension system as top issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs gallop to second place at states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second in the Class 3A state meet Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Runners round the corner before the first mile at Shore Drive.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 25, 2015
Residents run to remember for Pines of Sarasota

The annual Run to Remember 5K and mile walk kicked off Sunday morning at the gates to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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