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According to a Jan. 18 update from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, red tide can still be found in background to high concentrations in Sarasota County and low to medium concentrations.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 22, 2019
Longboat group urges EPA to take lead on red tide

EPA needs to follow Chesapeake Bay blueprint

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Second arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 2, 2009
'Last Comic Standing' finalist to take Trinity MCC stage

New York-based comedian Michele Balan will perform at the East County church Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • News
print-party
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 20, 2015
The resurgence of s/ART/q

The resurgence of s/ART/q

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota garden Club announces scholarship recipients

The Sarasota Garden Club awarded Jacquelyn Fullford of Booker High School and Michael J. Flowers its annual Natural Science Scholarship last week April 9 at their Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Ritz Carlton Beach Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Erick Heidt is making a desktop stand which would let the user stand up to work on the computer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Different dreams

Braden River, Out-of-Door Academy seniors say goodbye to high school life.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key'  s south fire station is in line for renovation or replacement.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat talks fire station upgrades

Town looks deeper at a renovation plan and a replacement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renderings of the Bath and Racquet Club plans showcase the new residential buildings, courtyard and tennis courts slated for the site. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2021
Revised Bath and Racquet plan earns warmer response

The Planning Board offered praise for a reconfigured proposal to add 207 residential units to the fitness center site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim French of Willis Smith Construction poses with Commissioner Vanessa Baugh after winning the "One of a Kind" award.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Sandies Awards

Nine individuals honored for contributions to the business community.

  • East County
  • News
A reception will take plate after the ceremony at Bird Key Yacht Club, 302 Bird Key Drive.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Bird Key's new historical designation will be commemorated in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bird Key entrance on John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: It's a Go!

Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A photo from last year's dinner (Courtesy Karen Arango)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour makes a comeback to Darwin's on 4th

James Beard recognized Celebrity Chef Tour makes a stop at Darwin's on 4th for a dinner featuring Darwin Santa Maria and four "celebrity" chefs on Dec. 11. Last year's event sold out.

  • Arts + Culture
Unicorp President Chuck Whittall has offered to purchase all units at the Colony by the end of the week.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Unicorp offers to buy all Colony units

The developer has offered to purchase every unit at the Colony by the end of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Todi Garay in Crisp Waffle Company. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2021
Crisp Waffle Co. opens on St. Armands Circle

Owner Todi Garay is making liege waffles out of dough rather than batter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2018
Amendments: 7 thru 13

A look at the rest of the questions on the ballot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2019
Sandy Rustin’s 'The Cottage' puts a new spin on Noël Coward’s comedy tropes

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is hilarious, clever and ridiculous in the best way possible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 23, 2012
The Ins and Outs of Restaurant Menu Planning

The Ins and Outs of Restaurant Menu Planning

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Burgers before football at UTC festival

Attendees enjoy endless variety of burgers at UTC Burger & Beer Festival

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eat Here opened the doors of its downtown Sarasota location last year to high praise from local food critics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2012
County reviews permit for new Village restaurant

Sarasota County staff are inspecting plans for a $307,000 building alteration for a new Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The same company that runs the Siesta Key Breeze trolley was the lone vendor to respond to the city's search for a transit operator. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2021
Free trolley aims to attract downtown, island riders

Although some commissioners were concerned about the price, the city is investing millions into a three-year transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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