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Construction won't begin for a while, but bayfront planners are mapping out a multi-year strategy for funding and building the park project.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Bayfront planning

In a transitional year, leaders of a bayfront redevelopment effort must bridge the gap from master planning to a fully realized project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2020
Payback against Selby?

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
El Adobe site sells for $2 million

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant May 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2010
Commission will discuss Longboat Pass issues

The Town Commission will discuss a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel the town believes could have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 22, 2013
Web Year in Review: January 2013, Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson said she hopes to bring a positive environment to her students each day. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year values kindness, compassion

Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson was named the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.20.18

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 3, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 5

Ian Glazer captured this snowy egret watching over the bay near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 5

Gordon Silver captured this female eagle enjoying a shady spot under the wings of her mate on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Louise Converse has been coming into her Artisan Cheese Company store for a few hours at a time.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 20, 2020
A Fight for Survival: Louise Converse keeps business alive during kidney donation

Artisan Cheese Co. owner Louise Converse has faced dual challenges in 2020: keeping her business alive in a pandemic and keeping her friend alive by donating a kidney.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Crossing the line

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 24, 2017
Film review: 'Split'

M. Night Shayamalan's latest effort will haunt your dreams.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 31, 2020
Sarasota schools to remain closed through May 1

The district was originally set to learn online through April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
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To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2020
Where to Eat and Play This Summer

Where to Eat and Play This Summer

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Daniel Hendersan and Aidan Groves do their best worst dance.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle Back to School Dance

Nolan Middle School held its back-to-school dance Wednesday night for its students. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders danced along to Top 40 songs in the school's cafeteria. With a DJ and the help of members of staff, students had a great time.

  • East County
  • News
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