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Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Tessler said the bike lane has improved a lot in the past few years.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 9, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department gets to work improving bicycle and pedestrian safety

Thanks to a liaison program with the Longboat Key Bicycle Association, updates are being made and put in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A topless swimmer, a frisky raccoon and very lost wallet

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Francesco Saviano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Francesco Saviano

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers soccer player scored the winning goal in the team's Memorial Day tournament championship game at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
The plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 3,200 square feet of living space and houses the mid Longboat Key real estate office of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2015
Michael Saunders sells mid-Key plaza for $800,000

The Saunders Family Limited Partnership, a Florida limited partnership of Michael Saunders & Company Inc., sold the commercial plaza at 3170 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Fox 41 July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2022
Key's popular golf tournament makes its return

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce reprises its formerly annual outing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Scott Battie

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker's Annette Castro dives for a loose ball against Lake Placid High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2023
Booker girls basketball wants a repeat performance

The Tornadoes have a different look in 2022-2023, but a return to the Final Four is the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2010
News Briefs 07.15.10

The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
The Paradise Center celebrates members and board

Members came to the building to celebrate their support and whack a pinata.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Oh, nothing, just the end of the world

"Watchmen" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
News Briefs

Two arrested for burglary of East County storage facility; County commissioners select leadership positions; Rewrite of Land Development Code open for public review

  • East County
  • News
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The town anticipates outdoor stage construction could start in spring at the Town Center site. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2022
Longboat Key leaders expected to develop Town Center concept plan

Town leaders publicly addressed an independent effort to build a black box theater on the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artie Henry is making an impact at Marshall at wide receiver. Photo courtesy Marshall Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County has approximately 900 to 1,000 food service establishments in its utilities system.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
County to implement new FOG ordinance in effort to stem sanitary sewage spills

The new ordinance is scheduled for implementation in January 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2015
Ben Carson draws hundreds to downtown Sarasota book signing

More than 600 people filled Main Street today waiting for their chance to see Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 27, 2015
Sarasota County appoints permanent fire chief

Interim Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Regnier has accepted a conditional offer for the full-time position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. Cassidy McLellan's bat helped the Lakewood Ranch softball team win a state title in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 6, 2022
The top 10 East County high school athletes to watch in 2022

Ten East County athletes who will demand attention this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
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