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A proposed project to dredge Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, will be one of the items up for discussion at Thursday's SKA meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Siesta real estate trends top SKA agenda

A real estate expert and Siesta business leader will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on trends in the island's property market and demographics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The fenced property at 203 Garfield Drive includes two buildings, both constructed in 1936. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2022
Ringling Estates properties sell for $2.9 million

Two Ringling Estates properties on Garfield Drive top the week's sales at $2.9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Juliette and Lily Arce sit with some treats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 18, 2021
Families play at Food Truck Festival

The outdoor event had games, animals and 30 food trucks for families to enjoy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As Vandyk plots a condo project on one of the last vacant tracts in the neighborhood, Golden Gate Point residents are concerned about parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2019
Golden Gate Point projects trigger parking concerns

Residents are advocating for the inclusion of more parking spaces in new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nikki White and Logan O’Neill star in “All Shook Up” at PLATO @ The Golden Apple. Courtesy of PLATO @ The Golden Apple.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 18, 2012
Theater Review: 'All Shook Up'

Sorry folks, Elvis is not alive, but you can see his facsimile in the rock 'n' roll musical, 'All Shook Up,' now playing at PLATO @ The Golden Apple.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Sergeant Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron activated their squad car lights in the 5400 block of Gulf Of Mexico Drive Sept. 30, which started a chase on the north end of the Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A reminder to anyone driving a stolen vehicle: Longboat Key has license cameras. Just ask the four people who were arrested last week after a high-speed chase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2013
Lightning strikes at ODA

The Sarasota Lightning, a new Pop Warner football league, will open its season Aug. 1, as a Peace River Conference member.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tommy Gregory won another term in the Florida House. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2022
Voters put all Republicans on Manatee County Commission

For the Florida House District 72 race, Rep. Tommy Gregory won another term.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton 6-year-old Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament March 25 at Lake Uihlein.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2023
Kids fall for fishing in Lakewood Ranch — hook, line and sinker

The annual Youth Fishing Tournament reeled in 68 participants to Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents in neighborhoods such as Tahiti Park have said they see trees as a valuable resource, encouraging city officials to take steps to protect and maintain the urban canopy.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
City considers creating urban forestry program

As part of a continuing emphasis on tree preservation, officials heard a presentation on a strategy for more formally documenting and managing the city’s canopy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative president Michéle Des Verney Redwine has a full slate of panels, student exhibitions, community programs and more set for 2021. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 17, 2021
Arts Collaborative aims to be busy in 2021

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative plans to nonprofit kicks off a busy year with a panel discussion on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 10, 2022
Robert Marshall Hurst

The Honorable Robert Marshall Hurst, 89, of Longboat Key, Florida passed away Friday April 22, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
New appointments were made to the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2022
Town appoints board members, alternate special magistrate

The town entered a contract with Trask Daigneault LLP for three lawyers to serve as alternate special magistrates as needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 11, 2015
Abstract and Realism by Beverly Fleming opens at The Center for Arts and Humanity

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County hosted this exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Tina Adams has been with the town of Longboat Key for 20 years. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 14, 2019
After almost 20 years of service to Longboat Key, Tina Adams takes on new role

Fire EMS Liaison and PIO Tina Adams looks to make Longboat's emergency services more accessible to the public and the news media.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the home made scarecrows takes the wheel of one of the many tractors the Hunsader family has out for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 12, 2016
Hunsader Farms gears up for annual Pumpkin Festival

The Big Train Ride tops new attractions at Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Miglena Entcheva is a candidate in the Sarasota County Hospital Board race.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Miglena Entcheva

Miglena Entcheva, a Democrat, will face Republican Tram Hudson and No Party Afilliation candidate Reid Schwabach in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Waitress Taylor O'Brien serves a craft beer in Good Liquid Brewing Co.'s lakeside dining area. The restaurant opened Friday, Dec. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 10, 2021
Good Liquid Brewing Co. now open at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Good Liquid Brewing Co. adds to its Bradenton location with a second restaurant/pub now open at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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