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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 14, 2018
New vendors maintain Siesta Key Village

More frequent trash pick-up is among several changes from the old contract.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday approved a contract that could lead to the sequencing of Siesta Public Beach improvements from the summer of 2012 through the fall of 2014.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 8, 2011
Faster work plans unveiled

The County Commission has set in motion a plan that could lead to the completion of all Siesta Beach improvements by late 2014.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new historical marker tells the history of the New Edzell Castle, which was Bird Key’s first mansion. The home was torn down in 1959.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Bird Key receives historical designation

Bird Key receives historical designation 99 years after the erection of the key's first mansion, which was demolished in 1959.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County expects to hire 50 additional teachers this school year, and will transfer 22  of those teachers to in-need schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee School District welcomed 1,200 more students compared with a year ago. District officials say they can handle the increase without affecting education.

  • East County
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Alex Kompothecras, one of the seven main cast members on "Siesta Key," was recently criticized for being linked to potential animal abusers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 31, 2017
‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Our View: Who will bomb Iran?

In the normal swirl of the days in our little bitty slice of the world, it's easy to become engrossed in such grave concerns as the harsh brightness of the new landscaping lights on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch Marauders 8U travel baseball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs wrestling trio goes 8-0; IMG Academy to add JV football; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Cougars blank the Tornadoes; Baseball camp to be held at ODA

  • East County
  • Sports
David Pilston. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2021
Save Our Seabirds begins search for new CEO

David Pilston will be leaving the organization after about 9 years at the helm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
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  • By Rob Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Observer updates

Observer updates

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
Park changes coming

To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Beth Israel holidays offer illuminating experience

This year's high holiday events will begin with a Selichot service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Barbara Stevens Patterson

Barbara Stevens Patterson was involved with volunteer and charity work with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and Project Literacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wade Turner, David Klos, Xavier Wooten and Maya O'Day are members of Selby Public Library's Teen Advisory Board.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2011
Selby Library to create space just for teens

The Selby Public Library will begin renovations in April on its teen center and other facility upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Culverhouse Nature Park community garden organizer Catherine Dente took this picture just outside the park's fence. T Photo courtesy of Catherine Dente
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Culverhouse park fence questioned

Stonebridge residents are upset with a chain-link fence that was placed around a community garden at the Culverhouse Nature Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
Impasse-settlement hearing planned for Nov. 20

Retirement system is main sticking point in police contract talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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