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The playground at Payne Park is the only significant amenity the city has added to one of its parks since the late-2000s, staff said at a workshop Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2015
City signals interest in securing parks funding

At a workshop Monday, the City Commission discussed potential funding sources to help maintain - and improve - the city's parks and recreation offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House District 71: Will Robinson

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simply Susanne's is a small business on Longboat that takes great pride in its coffee.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key's new sign rules hit small business

Simply Susanne's Cafe provides a case study of how the signage regulations vary in desired effect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 27

Jon Boscia captured these storm clouds looming over Sarasota from Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2020
A shoutout to Florida’s elections officials and staffs

With each screw-up, elections supervisors and the Legislature reformed and refined the system to the point now that Florida’s elections system is a national model and gold standard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Historical Society has extended its deadline from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 to bid on the L-shaped historic cottage. Photo taken by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Historic cottage moving to Town Center site

The Longboat Key Historical Society is set to move the cottage from 521 Broadway St.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2022
New College puts on 43d annual clambake

The annual event was held Nov. 3.

  • Black Tie
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
350 Morningside Drive sold for $1.95 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 16-20 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on Morningside Drive tops the week's sales at $1.95 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unicorp National Development Inc. President Chuck Whittall used the town's 712 zoning code changes to try to persuade commissioners to approve his application to adapt town policy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat developer backs off on Colony density request

"We heard the community loud and clear,'' Whittall says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2021
Jean Boyce Carleton

Jean Boyce Carleton, a beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend, passed away quickly and peacefully under Hospice care, of pneumonia on October 27th, 2021, at the age of 96 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mote Ranch residents Susan Byron and Lorelei Lindenaux-Balazs are concerned a planned roundabout in the Mote Ranch community will be dangerous and will affect the aesthetics of their community. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 1, 2022
Manatee roundabout project goes forward at Mote Ranch despite neighborhood concerns

Manatee County officials say a roundabout is essential at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler Beasley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA boys basketball guard talks his mid-range game and his emphasis on making smart decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Birds feast after a fish kill-off in the backyard of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Engel. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2022
Dead fish are increasing in ponds around Lakewood Ranch

Heat and frequent storms are contributing causes of stinky fish kills in the Lakewood Ranch area, a University of Florida researcher says.

  • East County
  • News
First responders are on the scene of a structure fire on Longboat Key. (Photo via town of Longboat Key)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2022
One hospitalized after structure fire on Gulf of Mexico Drive

The fire was contained to one unit on the third floor of Beach Harbor Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2022
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts Arbor Day picnic

The club took the time to honor their scholarship and grant recipients from the past year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
O'Mariah Gordon gets instructions from Florida State Head Coach Sue Semrau. Gordon, a Braden River High alumna, made the All-ACC Freshman team. Photo courtesy FSU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2022
Braden River High alumna shines for Florida State women's basketball

O'Mariah Gordon was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Confernece Freshman Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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