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At its Monday regular workshop, the Town Commission gave unanimous consensus to whittle down the membership of nine planning board members to seven members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2015
Town will reduce planning board in May

The original plan was to reduce the planning board in June but an expedited plan allows the board to be changed before a joint workshop next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019. Who will win in 2020?
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: More sports thrills headed our way in 2020

Our columnist looks ahead to the biggest questions and events of the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch comes together at Music on Main to support Hurricane Ian victims

The event was a chance for East County residents to relax after Hurricane Ian, as well as support those most impacted by the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Carmina Burana” will feature premiere choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, artistic director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance.  Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 19, 2018
'Carmina Burana' comes to life through a collaboration of voices and movement

Choral Artists of Sarasota, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and more join forces to present a passionate ‘Carmina Burana in Motion.'

  • Arts + Culture
Evelyn Almodovar, Ashley Brown and speaker Robyn Faucy
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 1, 2022
Women's Resource Center puts on Winter Wonder Women Collective

The support organization hosted its latest event on Dec. 1.

  • Black Tie
Karen and Brian Feeney board up their front window before evacuating Longboat Key on Sept. 8.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2017
Irma: What to expect in the next 24 hours

As Hurricane Irma approaches, here's what to expect during and after.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Opinion
The University Town Center-Waterside connector awaits federal approval, which is expected by June, and will cross I-75 near the Sarasota water tower.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2023
Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

  • East County
  • News
Col. Kurt Hoffman
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Donation tosses up fun

Students at Nolan Middle School now can toss their way to victory thanks to a donation by Lowe's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Parking meters a bad idea, getting worse

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she can't foresee the county issuing another mask mandate.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Manatee County commissioners planning to unify on COVID-19?

Will Manatee County commissioners disagree if COVID-19 pandemic worsens?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
Clawing for conservation

A local big cat sanctuary is providing homes for animals in need while bringing awareness to exotic predation.

  • LWR Life
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 15, 2017
Unicorp president responds to Longboat Key referendum

Chuck Whittall’s new plans for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will “hover somewhere around” 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board decided to change their meeting time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
CDD draws line for safety

Arrows painted on Balmoral Woods expected to make intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard safer.

  • East County
  • News
Stanislas Kostka’s works are available for purchase at Marianne E on Palm Avenue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.15.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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