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Colleen McGue, Steve Cover and Megan Lui are overseeing the city's effort to produce a transportation master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
City prepares to craft transportation master plan

The city hopes a holistic approach will improve Sarasota's traffic situation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2015
District 26 All-Stars swing for the fences

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Star teams hit the field for their respective District 26 Little League All-Star tournaments, which began June 24 and ran through July 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicolas Juliano celebrates his first day of first grade at Braden River Elementary while his sister, Isabella Juliano, celebrates her first day of pre-K. The Julianos take a picture on the first day every year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota residents returned to Siesta Key Beach on Monday after the county reopened the public properties. Lido Beach in the city of Sarasota remains closed. Photo by Harry Sayer.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota officials prepare strategies for reopening

What does a reopened Sarasota look like while COVID-19 remains a threat? How do officials determine when it's OK lift restrictions?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Brown: 'This is our island'

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to allow Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to do whatever it takes to keep oil off Longboat Key's shoreline and its nearby waterways.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An American Airlines Airbus 319 lifts off from SRQ on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ's September traffic grows despite Hurricane Ian's cancellations

Airport on pace for another record passenger traffic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lonnie Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Lonnie Brown

The Braden River senior talks scoring 31 points and his first dunk

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

9:21 a.m. - 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Traffic Complaint. A resident flagged down police to report that a large group of bicyclists was riding in the south-bound traffic lane and impeding traffic. He said that a verbal altercation ensued after he blew his horn at them. The 12 riders told police that the resident had started the altercation by blowing his horn at them, pulling in front of them and braking, causing the riders to brake to avoid crashing. Both parties were given information about laws pertaining to bike lanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ardene Chodosh and Murray Margolis. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 21, 2021
The Family Jeweler reopens five years after burglary

The jewelry repair store is now located on Lockwood Ridge Road after years spent in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 1, 2012
The Streetcar -- Getting Real

The Streetcar -- Getting Real

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • 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
Longboat Key residents are asked to complete the online survey between Jan. 11 — Feb. 3.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key citizen survey begins arriving this week

Longboat Key residents have from Jan. 11 — Feb. 3 to complete the survey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2010
Letter to the editor

The welcome signs recently installed on either end of Longboat are misleading - we should be welcoming to the Longboat Key Club's redevelopment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Michael Judah and Jillian Cicalese play the titular roles in "Romeo and Juliet." Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 30, 2019
FSU's 'Romeo and Juliet' cuts a lot but saves the humor

Asolo Conservatory’s touring production distills Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” for young audiences across Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie and Special Olympian Mollie O’Connell, representing Florida at the World Games for cycling, help celebrate the new Wawa grand opening.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2023
Wawa opens new Fruitville Road store

The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain brings 50 local jobs and its signature hoagies to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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