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Village resident Gene Jaleski sent photos of peacocks impeding traffic on Broadway last month to Mayor Jim Brown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2015
Peacocks ruffle feathers again

Have you heard the mating calls? The Village’s most notorious birds are growing their flock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Sawyer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Major League Football will head to Lakewood Ranch for spring training in February.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
Major League Football will have major impact on the area

The inaugural Major League Football announced this month it will bring more than 1,000 people to Lakewood Ranch for spring training and located its headquarters there. Local businesses couldn’t be more thrilled.

  • East County
  • News
Selby Gardens officials were inspired to seek county funding after seeing other organizations make similar requests for large capital improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
County faces questions on project priorities

County funding is a coveted resource for Sarasota organizations embarking upon major capital projects, but how do officials choose recipients of public money?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota is planning a $10 million streetscape project that may affect Longboat Key traffic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat, Sarasota at odds over Fruitville Road

The city’s lane-reduction proposal conflicts with barrier island’s ideas on smooth evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota needs more visionary leaders to get things done

The Selby and school board decisions are convincing evidence Sarasotans deserve much better.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a pet ordinance Tuesday, Dec. 10.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2013
County Commission to consider pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a possible ban on the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Golf architect Richard Mandell discusses the proposed improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
City endorses extensive Bobby Jones renovations

Will $16.7 in improvements improve the fortunes of the municipal golf course? Can the city afford the changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 1960 addition to Sarasota High School, designed by famed Sarasota resident Paul Rudolph, will be a focal point of the planned new campus entrance from Bahia Vista Street. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Public Schools.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Inmates met with various employers during a job fair. Photo Courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 8, 2019
Sarasota County Jail offers job fair, speciality housing to inmates

The programs are meant to help better the lives of inmates and reduce recidivism rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Get caught of with East County news in this week's news briefs

  • East County
  • News
Six proposals were opened Wednesday, Dec. 7, from companies interested in landing the multimillion-dollar job of placing all remaining overhead Longboat Key utilities underground. File
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 11, 2016
Six firms submit proposals to take Longboat utilities underground

The cost of this project will determine the final amount the town will assess Longboat Key residents for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Location, location . . . communication?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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