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Longboat’s hot topic: A garage
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Amanda Grant and Naomi Hicks at the 2022 SarasotaCon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The owners and management of Harry's got to work quickly to dry out their office building, which received 13 inches of water from Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2023
Longboat Key takes stock of Hurricane Idalia flooding damage

Water damage, transformer failures and beach erosion are among the issues Longboat Key faced due to flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All is well

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key residents Sheila and Jack Marks say they wait for cars to stop to safely cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 13, 2021
FDOT plans pilot program for Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalk improvements

The proposal calls for updated crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in front of the Country Club Shores neighborhood and near Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The bridge over the Braden River, part of an extension of 44th Avenue east from Cortez Road to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, is 0.26 miles long.(Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

  • East County
  • News
Winslow Place resident Jason Wilson took this photo of  Buttonwood Drive flooding after the July 29 rainstorm.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Buttonwood residents express concerns about drainage issues, possible developments

Drainage problems in Buttonwood Harbour prompt residents to ask for action, but new development nearby brings new concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
General Manager of Planning Ryan Chapdelain makes notes while Senior Planner Briana Dobbs speaks during the March 1 Affordable Housing Town Hall. Staff will present its plan to incentivize developers to the Sarasota City Commission
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 7, 2023
City housing goals: Make 11.5% of units affordable

The city of Sarasota is revising its rules to incentivize developers to take advantage of density bonuses and create more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lincoln Marine built this home on the banks of the Braden River in 1920 and it still stands today.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 21, 2023
Heritage Days runs through March in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing offers special boat tours of historical spots during the annual monthlong celebration of Manatee's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 22, 2023
Mind the mental health gap

Nearly two years after forming a mental health district, the Sarasota County Commission has yet to distribute $8 million in funding. Now Commissioner Mike Moran wants to restructure the process — and what services get funded.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrea O'Brien learns about "The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You" from its author, Simone Knego.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 1, 2023
Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Roberts and Scott Ruberg show off the new batch of limited-edition “Scooter of the Beach” rum.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 2, 2023
Siesta Key Rum dives into more success with its recent release

Siesta Key Rum recently released the second batch of a limited-edition label in recognition of the celebrated Siesta Key lifeguard "Scooter of the Beach."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The triceratops needed armor to protect itself from dinosaur predators.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2022
Bishop exhibit offers a lost (and found) world

“Dino” Don’s DinoVenture brings long-lost dinosaurs to realistic life at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

  • Arts + Culture
A bird blind/observation platform is among the amenities proposed in concept drawings.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2022
Conservation concepts roll out for Sarasota County-owned Quads land

Proposal calls for creation of a woodland habitat with the goal of fostering biodiversity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Santora, a former third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem. Teachers will go through trainings to learn more ways of supporting students. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 22, 2022
Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.

  • East County
  • Schools
530 Burns Gallery is a shared exhibition space located in Burns Court, downtown Sarasota.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 20, 2020
Art and About: Where the Art Is

Sarasota made its mark as an arts colony in the mid-20th century. Its homegrown art is still world-class. Opportunities abound, but here are four outstanding arts spaces to view and buy works created by regional artists.

  • LWR Life
Oaks and other hardwoods are considered desirable replacement trees over their ability to grow into a canopy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 11, 2022
City not swayed by palm exemption in approving tree ordinance update

New standards will apply citywide, with no difference between the mainland and barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Special delivery

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
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