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Bird Key Park was among the seven locations on the no-swim advisory list July 28. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2022
Siesta Key among beaches now given all-clear from no-swim advisories

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway is among three sites still testing beyond safe limits for enterococcus bacteria, the Florida Department of Health said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Officer Lee Smith (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2014
Officer Lee Smith receives commendation

Longboat Key Police Chief recognized Officer Lee Smith for his work in keeping the island secure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Ray Porter

Porter will face Jody Hudgins in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Suzy Brenner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 24, 2015
Zumba zooms onto Longboat…Everybody Dance!

Suzy Brenner's new Zumba class offers fitness and fun for all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2022
Mustangs softball slams way into state championship game

Lakewood Ranch's offense got plenty of big hits, including a grand slam from senior Ella Coiner, on its way to an 11-3 win over Western High on Friday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.15.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Guest Fashion Editor: Ashley Lauren Gruters

She's the owner of SRQtees Events and Wedding Planning, a second-grade teacher, athlete and wife.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Manatee County revises Land Development Code

Changes to the county's Land Development Code seek to encourage redevelopment and economic development.

  • East County
  • News
The speed limit along Broadway Street has been reduced to 20 mph from 25 mph. Street parking rules elsewhere in Longbeach Village have also been changed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Resident-permit parking proposal heads to final vote

If Longboat Key town commissioners pass the proposal in December, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2021, in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beach Way sign
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
Siesta Isles Association scopes out new signage

The homeowners association wants to brighten up the entrances to the deed-restricted community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Veterinary Neuro Services

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors for the Florida Department of Transportation construct new bridges across the Braden River as part of an improvement project to widen a section of  I-75  and reconfigure the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
Growth spurs roadway projects in Manatee County

Growth spurs roadway projects in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sue Kerr shows off a totem project featuring dogs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
Art's on fire in Lakewood Ranch

Waterlefe resident's ceramics art on display during Spring Arts Show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new site plan for the Bath and Racquet Fitness Club property concentrates the residential buildings on the north end of the site to create more distance from single-family homes to the south. Image via Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2020
Bath and Racquet Club shares new redevelopment plan

After failing to earn the city’s approval earlier this year, the owners of the fitness center property have prepared another proposal to build 207 residential units on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen MacKay prepares to board with Jamie VanDenson and Kim Boyd, already on board.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2022
Longboat friends take a surprise pirate cruise

Tennis enthusiast raises money for the Red Cross with a secret trip for her friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 24, 2021
More fun than B4 in Lakewood Ranch

Community Bingo in Lakewood Ranch pays off as a social event.

  • East County
  • News
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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