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This rendering shows possible property layouts for adding accessory dwelling units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 through the lens on Longboat Key

The year started out like most do, with us complaining about traffic and marveling at where we live. Then . . .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Longboat receives water award from U.S. EPA DeLynn collection earns ASM accreditation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drum circle newbie Julia Clark (center) bangs her worries away among the usual cadre of characters.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2023
The beat goes on at Siesta Key drum circle

Now in its 26th year, the Siesta Key drum circle is as steady and evocative as the tide. And much like the beach’s famous sand, its rhythm is just as healing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Luke Geske got a hit for the Sarasota American 9/10 team during its tournament opening victory over Sarasota National June 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
8. Booker boys basketball celebrates following its win against Mariner High in the regional finals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
Golden days: The top 10 Sarasota sports moments of 2018

The top 10 Sarasota sports moments of 2018, featuring athletes from Booker, Riverview, Sarasota and Cardinal Mooney high schools, plus others.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Anu Tali — Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 15, 2018
Music review: 'Firsts'

Pianist Roman Rabinovitch substitutes in stunning Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3 performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A years-long legal dispute involving the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has come to an end.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 9, 2017
Unicorp and Colony Association end litigation

The two parties have been involved in legal disputes since 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
Town staff to weed through code issues

Torn screening, peeling paint and browning grass can be eyesores. They can also adversely impact the property values of neighboring homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 7, 2022
Golfers give rescue animals a last resort

Satchel's Last Resort is a no-kill shelter in Sarasota for animals with no place else to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund sells out Wine & Giving event

The fundraiser at the Esplanade Golf & Country Club brought in more than $50,000.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mooney volleyball player Jordyn Byrd was named the Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year in January.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 13, 2023
Mooney's Jordyn Byrd repeats as Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year

Byrd, who also won the award in 2021-2022, is the No. 16 player nationally in the class of 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kelly Christiansen with Poppy and Geoff Spencer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 22, 2016
Wishes on the Water

Make-A-Wish hosts Wishes on the Water at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club

  • Black Tie
This is a depiction of how a Palm Avenue parking garage wall could look. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
Public art idea continues to take shape

A Downtown Improvement District board member thinks a sculpture should be built in front of the city-owned Palm Avenue garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artists Paul Lee and Julie Kanapaux paint a mural at the Lido pavilion honoring the wade-in protests against segregation at Sarasota’s beaches.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2020
Murals depict history of Lido Beach

Artwork going up at the Lido pavilion showcases the fight for desegregation in Sarasota and a former architectural landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Worker Jerry Lawson assists excavator driver John Hesse determine where to dig to uncover a blowoff, a valve that allows workers to manually flush out the irrigation line. Inter-District Authority's John Stewart watches.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2017
Deteriorating irrigation lines cause concern in Lakewood Ranch

Hollow asks CDD1 to flush out solutions.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 4, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Sarasota's social scene gets spooky with Halloween

Creative costumes and cool weather are the story this week.

  • Black Tie
Char Creel, Jim Hanes, Bob and Pat O'Connell
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 14, 2022
Bird Key Yacht Club lights, blesses the fleet

The Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated the holidays with dancing and giving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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