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Jim Brown
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
Brown has contributed far more than his share

Veteran commissioner withdraws from re-election bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City commissioners Erik Arroyo and Hagen Brody led the push to include a list of pros and cons in the packet the city provides to property owners seeking historic designation. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City revises historic preservation application

The City Commission is moving to adjust the information it provides to property owners seeking a historic designation, a proposal that divided elected officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners will hear the requests at their December land-use meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2019
Right mix for rezone request in Bradenton?

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses commercial rezone off S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Samantha Medred

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting

Florida Senator Bill Galvano was the speaker for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key fire department is switching to this Phenix model in December. It is less traditional than the department's current helmets but is also lighter and allows for more mobility.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Longboat Key fire department switching to lighter helmets

After many Longboat Key firefighters spoke of neck pain caused by their helmets, the department decided to switch to a new model. It settled on a Phenix model that is a pound and a half lighter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents of the overall Tara community, including The Preserve at Tara's David Woodhouse, sported red shirts to show their opposition to the settlement during the March 7 hearing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
More delays on Tara dispute

Commissioners need more time to digest all the resubmitted information.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 30, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 18

Roxana Walters captured this green heron relaxing on a branch in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 18

Dana Cutalo captured this shelf of clouds over a lake in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Freedom Fest celebration and parade is on in Longboat Key

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the town of Longboat Key to cancel its 2020 Fourth of July festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has received positive reviews from Manatee County Commissioners for his first eight months of work.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 17, 2021
Hopes draws positive reviews from Manatee County commissioners

Commissioners asked to evaluate administrator's first seven months and all were favorable.

  • East County
  • News
Scott and Sarah Stevens both graduated with a master's degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta May 7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2021
River Club of Lakewood Ranch area family masters education

Father/daughter finish off master's degree in analytics in May at Georgia Tech.

  • East County
  • Opinion
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2014
BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key puts its most festive foot forward for Christmas

The island is lit up with decorations from the south end to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Tekla installed her "Tree Works" series Wednesday morning.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 6, 2010
Sculptures spotted in Sarasota

New artwork is popping up all over downtown Sarasota this month as part of the Sarasota Public Arts Committee's latest project, 'Intersections.' Twelve artists have been selected to display their work throughout five downtown shopping districts for the next year. The Public Arts Committee will then select one sculpture to purchase as part of the city of Sarasota's Public Art Collection. One of the most recent pieces to go up is a series of four sculptures by North Carolina artist, Tekla, entitled 'Tree Works.' The sculpture is located on Palm Avenue across from Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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