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Commissioners hope to address the three main complaints of short-term rentals: noise, garbage and parking.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2021
Commissioners hope to tweak short term rental rules

Commissioners aim to update its 2011 ordinance to better fit the current short term rental climate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2021
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest returns

Hundreds enjoy food and wine during the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Building official steps down

Randy Fowler resigned from the town after 33 years of service, citing differences in opinion on how his department should be run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A self-guided tour of Historic Spanish Gardens is included, along with access to Selby Gardens' downtown campus.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 21, 2021
Selby Gardens plans to launch boat tour in January

Full-day tour will take visitors from downtown location to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Feliciano played a guessing game.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Sinai throws drive-through costume parade for Purim

Families dressed up and played games on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
6,228 — The number of baseball fans who attended the Baltimore Orioles’ home-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates March 3, at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles lost 10-3.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential in The Out-of-Door Academy's 8-1 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 6. ODA is a perfect 7-0 so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A vacuum truck works side by side with the boring crews, often clearing water from the excavation sites.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2019
Longboat underground utility work makes progress

Decisions coming soon on where the project will head next: into the south-island neighborhoods or farther along on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club East home at 15906 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,215,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,959 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.22 million

A Country Club East house on Kendleshire Terrace topped this week's sales at $2.22 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A board highlighting planned repairs for the New Pass Bridge lay in the chambers of Longboat Key Town Hall at an open house hosted by transportation officials Thursday evening.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 22, 2020
Longboat residents' concerns quelled at New Pass Bridge forum

When work starts in June, the bridge that connects Longboat Key and St. Armands Key will have no lane closures outside the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2009
City to utilize 'green' utility bills

Sarasota expects to save about $1,000 per month by billing customers online.

  • Sarasota
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Brooke Sollie, a fifth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, will show Clementine at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 20, 2021
Myakka City Elementary starts agriculture science program

New barn at Myakka City Elementary provides hands-on experiences.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Faulhaber Family Foundation announced its plans for the Suncoast Science Center Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The year-to-date number of building permits issued in Sarasota County decreased slightly from 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2022
At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home in Harbor Acres sold for $9.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 16, 2022
Harbor Acres home sells for $9.3 million

A Harbor Acres home tops the week's sales at $9.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Julie Simons says failure should not stop anyone from continuing to moving forward because failure is a great learning tool.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
New year, new advice

Resolutions don't have to be an exercise in futility with this advice.

  • Health
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YPG After Hours

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YPG After Hours

  • Arts + Entertainment
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This Lake Club home at 8469 Pavia Way sold for $2.81 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool, and 3,832 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.81 million

A home in The Lake Club tops this week's sales at $2.81 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Chris Donnelly.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Chris Donnelly

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks his lacrosse vision and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2019
Apartment plans for Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners approve zoning changes in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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