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The practice range at the Bobby Jones Golf Course is surrounded by a stream that feeds water into the nature park adjacent to the golf course.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2023
Five Sarasota news stories to watch in 2023

From plans to incentivize affordable housing to the long-awaited reopening of the the Bobby Jones Golf Course, there is a lot of news in Sarasota on the way for 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee Technical student Dylan Strand receives a lesson from instructor Vic Accurso
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Growth in Manatee County sparks need for firefighters

MTC Fire Science Academy steps up to the challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies made four arrests after a group of car thieves hit Lakewood Ranch early Friday morning. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 15, 2022
Four males arrested after group of car thieves hits Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Sheriff's Office deputies, with help from K-9 units, apprehended the four suspects Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Failure to secure the air rights over Quay Commons led to One Park developer Quay 1 and 9 to decline to close on the property resulting in mutual lawsuits with the master developer, Quay Venture.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
One Park reports extended deadline to close on Quay property

While legal complaints were being filed in court, Quay master developer GreenPointe and developers of One Park say they reached an agreement to extend to closing deadline on Blocks 1 and 9 as air rights challenge remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 27, 2020
Longboat Key first responders take precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is taking several precautionary measures to protect first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo from last year's Scallopalooza
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key is considering a partnership with the FWC to examine four approaches to shorelines using Bayfront Park as a test area pilot study.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key considering other options after FDEP rejects wet well lining project

The town is now proposing an $180,000 Bayfront Park shoreline study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote held an invitation-only ribbon cutting for its new facility on May 25.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2017
Mote cuts ribbon on new Summerland Key facility

The building will be used for coral reef restoration and research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Helene Levin, Sallie Feldman, Bobbi Blackman and Suzanne Weitz play mahjong at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Game on in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents gather for mahjong while supporting each other and local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Officer Connors with the ibis.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Officer's feathery rescue saves bird

Injured ibis recovering at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Give credit to those who fought the farce; Unworthy of public trust; Time to apply again;

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key is one of four Florida municipalities in two counties. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 17, 2021
State report, county commissioners lay out difficulties for Longboat's one-county idea

Shifting Longboat into one county has for years been talked about. Now a state report, and a pair of county commissioners, make clear the difficulties in doing so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Observer updates

Observer updates

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
North end may get parking break

Commissioners unanimously consented to forward an ordinance restricting Village parking to their October regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Employee Tyler Simons hands out a Jeremiah's Gelati featuring mango Italian ice and vanilla soft ice cream. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2022
Jeremiah's Italian Ice expands to Lakewood Ranch

The owners of the Bradenton franchise are bringing the frozen treat eatery to the Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 13, 2013
Coastline Volleyball holding placement

Coastline Volleyball will hold a placement for its mini club Aug. 18, at its facility 2204 58th Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mike Tringali drills boards over the windows of Zanne Gordon's Lido Key home Friday afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2017
Lido Key residents evacuate as Hurricane Irma approaches

With the barrier islands under a mandatory evacuation order, Lido Key is preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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