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Patti the turtle, file photo
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Education key to Longboat's new turtle regulations, officials say

More enforcement, more cases but more disorientations: Longboat officials agree education is the best way to protect turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current owners of the Sarasota Kennel Club have been working to sell the land for redevelopment after greyhound racing came to an end in 2019.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2020
Developer plots residential project on Kennel Club site

A new prospective owner of the Sarasota Kennel Club property hopes to build apartments, but specific plans are still to be determined.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Tre Bryant

Braden River High senior guard Tre Bryant scored 43 points in two games last week, including 20 points in the Feb. 10 Class 7A-District 11 championship versus Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 11, 2021
Paragon Festivals premieres new spring craft show

The latest spring arts festival was held April 10 and 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo Even the most stringent growth controls fail to prevent growth in attractive places — it just makes them prohibitively expensive and clogged with traffic, lowering the quality of life for everyone.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 19, 2017
Embracing growth and grappling with traffic

Tips on addressing the county's most pressing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Bayfront roundabouts to number 17 in total

APRIL FOOLS - Citing a more effective project, the city plans to increase the number of U.S. 41 roundabouts from six to 17. That includes two in a figure-eight at Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Peterson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
Business profile: Surf and Scotch

Owner Matthew Peterson wants to bring a new flavor of boutique to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1440 Flower Drive was built in 2006 with has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,414 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Flower Drive sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chairwoman Gail Welch, Director of Compeer Sarasota Lynn Buehler, Volunteer Coordinator Dale Wolfson and Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2018
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its top donors

The second annual Thank You for Being a Compeer Friend event took place Dec. 3 at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Thomas Littrell, Rick Holgate and Paul Meador put on a show for guests.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 7, 2021
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center brings frontier life to Sarasota with heritage festival

The 2021 Southwest Florida Heritage Festival celebrated frontier life on March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan Duncan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
U.S. TAX SYSTEM: THE GREATEST SCAM OF ALL

Tax day is over. Good riddance to this day of legalized thievery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
One source of the controversy: on Bayview Drive on the north side of Longboat Key. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Our View: Boat-trailer trash; or is it?

Knowing the history of restrictive zoning on Longboat Key, it's quite remarkable that now, in 2013, 58 years after the town's incorporation, there is not a law on Longboat Key's books banning the parking of boats in residential yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mayor Hagen Brody helped organize a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March. A video about the event sparked the mayor’s outburst that led to prolonged conversations about his conduct. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2021
Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said the straight road posed issues with safety and noise.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 14, 2022
Roundabout plans progress for Lorraine Road and Players Drive

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says community meetings will be held to discuss details of the Lakewood Ranch project, which is set to enter more advanced planning stages.

  • East County
  • News
The Black Muse student program allowed students artists of African descent to visually explore their heritage and culture.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Town elections are in March.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Longboat election season off and running

The qualifying period for the three Longboat Key Town Commission seats started in October and runs until 11 a.m. on Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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