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During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
The portion of Manatee County's Future Development Area Boundary that is south of State Road 64 is located on Bourneside Boulevard. The land east of the line (pictured across the street) is protected from urban sprawl. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Will Manatee County development cross the line?

Manatee County Commissioners will hold workshop about Future Development Area Boundary

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Almeter sings a solo in "Marriage of Figaro" at the Sarasota Opera in 2015.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2018
East County soprano heads toward the world of professional opera.

Natalie Almeter has bright future.

  • East County
  • News
After launching this summer, rainouts scuttled plans for follow-up evening markets in the Rosemary District. Now, organizers say the event is back through next April. Photo courtesy DreamLarge
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
Rosemary District resumes evening market

Neighborhood leaders hope the Rosemary Art and Design District Night Market will benefit businesses while bringing the community together.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2016
An old idea resurrected: a bridge to Longboat Key

The idea has been around since the 1960s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Selby Gardens kicks off 2021 Lights In Bloom

The preview event was held Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • August 6, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Golf lesson bazaar tees off at Rosedale

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Master Professional and Director of Instruction, will begin offering a Get Better Sarasota Golf Lesson Bazaar July 27, at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2016
Booker football can't hold lead, falls to Southeast

The Tornadoes were up as many as 15 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There is a proposal to redevelop the six units at 551 Broadway into four single-family structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider proposed Broadway redevelopment

The proposal would reduce the number of units at 551 Broadway from six to four single-family structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New construction, without the need to renovate, is one of the more popular segments of the real estate market, experts say.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tropical Storm Eta brought flooding to many parts of Longboat Key. Here Longbeach Village neighbors John DeVito (left) and Fred Kagi  (right) chat outside their homes in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 3, 2021
Longboat Key makes changes to reserve funding criteria

The town of Longboat Key is making the changes ahead of the next fiscal year.3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Affinity Wellness 4 Life owner Dominic Louis Sorrentino (right) and office manager/marketing director Jamie Perea stand in the new 3,000 square-foot facility on Solutions Lane.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Former bodybuilder's wellness experience carries weight at new Lakewood Ranch business

EYE ON BUSINESS: From weight loss to hair styling, company brings holistic wellness to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Connie Schindewolf has been walking the beach since April to make sure no early nests go unmarked.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2022
Tag along with the sea turtle patrol

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts turtle walks every Saturday in June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For a romantic setting, it's hard to beat the Gulf view and exquisite dining at Beach Bistro. Courtesy photo.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 5, 2020
In dining, as in love, it's all a matter of taste

Choose a Valentine dinner to suit your style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
County commissioner Vanessa Baugh spoke to a group of about 15 people Monday to commemorate the first day of duty for Myakka's first ambulance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2020
Officials, firefighters commemorate Myakka's first ambulance

Welcome committee sees off Myakka ambulance on its first day

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
LILI Taylor Sarasota Film Festival Interview

LILI Taylor Sarasota Film Festival Interview

  • Arts + Culture
Toquya Jones and Margaret Laughlin, food service workers at Braden River High, prepare lunch for students. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2022
Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Conversation with Steve Branham

A Q&A with retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Branham

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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