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Ryan Kohn puts his might to the test with the NBP Dragons. Photo courtesy Douglas Jessmer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Dragon boat is harder than you think

The sport is challenging while remaining fun.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 17

A calendar of our favorite arts and entertainment events happening in and around Sarasota this week, from Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts to Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2009
Man dies after I-75 crash

A 49-year-old man was struck by a car as he walked away from an accident on Interstate 75 Sunday morning.

  • East County
  • News
Residents in the orange evacuation zone are included in the voluntary evacuation. Map courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2017
Update: Sarasota issues voluntary evacuation for Zone B

The county continues to encourage residents to seek shelter as needed with Hurricane Irma approaching.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA senior Austin Hoppe was named MVP for football and baseball as well as the Thunder’s male athlete of the year. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Sidelines

ODA celebrates athletic achievements; Joint rowing facility opens; Big Summer golf season tees off

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Town Commission will discuss options for the south fire station on Monday, June 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 1, 2017
Longboat south fire station: renovate or rebuild?

The Town Commission will discuss options for the station on Monday, June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Agathe Daskalides, Adjunct Professor Tom Winchester and Andrew Leggette
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 4, 2017
Art and fashion-lovers join forces at Ringling College reception

Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a closing reception for the last night of its latest photography exhibit, PH_ashion 121, on Aug. 4 at Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 19, 2022
SMART hosts Stir-Up dinner

The interactive dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 18.

  • Black Tie
City Manager Marlon Brown said he’s discussed concerns about traffic backups on U.S. 41 with Longboat Key officials during conversations about the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2021
Ritz-Carlton crosswalk to close for construction

In addition to building a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city is working to address flooding issues on the street to the north.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Justin Alderman, a senior at Braden River High School, had his doubts about graduating high school, he will receive his diploma June 2.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
Degree of resolve for east Bradenton senior

Braden River High senior doesn't let challenges keep him from graduating.

  • East County
  • News
While work proceeded on the Fruitville Road roundabout, traffic flow north on U.S. 41 from Gulfstream Avenue was altered.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2020
Longboat Key Town Commission weighs in on MPO's long-range transportation plan

The MPO Board is planning to meet and approve the plan at its Oct. 26 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 15, 2021
Suzette Keenan

Suzette Keenan a long time resident of Longboat Key, originally from Eastchester NY passed on February 20, 2021 at the age of 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A Philadelphia neighborhood's flower baskets serve as an example of the desired project. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Downtown Improvement District mulls cultivating flower baskets

The group is interested in decorating light poles throughout the downtown area with flower baskets, but questions remain about cost and design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
What happens if Sarasota's bayfront park becomes a center of constant activity, similar to what has occurred, say, at Cincinnati’s Fountain Park? (Courtesy image)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2019
Sarasota's overall strategy: Whack-a-mole!

Monday’s City Commission meeting agenda — with votes on the Bay Park and Fruitville Road — illustrates a helter-skelter strategy, which is no strategy. Table the Fruitville Road vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The town's 30 union members voted on a new contract in shifts at the town's two fire stations over the past two days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2013
Longboat Key firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract Thursday that freezes their pension plans and shifts them into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 25

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week, April 25-May 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2015
ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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