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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Flatwoods conservation changes irk residents

Commissioners laud environmental connectivity; residents worry for species survival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John “Lightnin” Campbell is a fifth-generation Cortezian who has been fishing and stone crabbing Cortez waters most of his life.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 20, 2020
Cortez Village: Yesterday and Today

To the proud residents of Cortez Village, history is a family affair.

  • LWR Life
Country Club's Deborah Jernigan wears one of her creations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the Luxe Dream Garage that will be built in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2022
Car condo project starts its engine in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park

Developer David Slone says his Luxe Dream Garage project in Lakewood Ranch has sold half the units with groundbreaking July 1.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan.16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

Two McClellan Park properties topped the week's sale at a combined $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sunset-watchers gather on Turtle Beach.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Three projects tax beach renourishment funds

Tourist development taxes help the county pay for projects, but the funds could run short.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2016
Cops Corner 04.47.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ailani Maximo, a rising eighth grader at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is one of the 60 students selected to be a scholar in the Take Stock in Children Manatee program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2021
Take Stock brings out Myakka City student's wealth of talent

Take Stock in Children Manatee invests its resources into Myakka City student.

  • East County
  • Schools
USRowing Olympic hopeful Michalina Fili practices rowing at Nathan Benderson Park. Excluding athletes who are training for the Olympics, very few rowers are coming to Nathan Benderson Park this winter. (Courtesy of SANCA)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Olympic Trials return to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota to spark competitive thrills

While it won't be as significant as the previous Trials in terms of economic impact, having the Olympic rowers train and compete in Sarasota will offer a boost during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
The city will revisit its budget discussions at a July meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2018
Commission split on tax increase

City residents could see a bump in their tax bill if officials stand by a proposal to help pay for new expenditures, including parks maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 15, 2018
Fashion Insider: Vacation Essentials

Pack your bags with these tips and essentials for your next vacation.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 Digital Year in Review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2020. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Style: You can take it with you

Figure out which travel bag and accessory is best for you this holiday season.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2011
Ridership is road to success

Transportation divisions for both Manatee and Sarasota counties will work with a Longboat Key trolley working group to boost ridership on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CONTEMPORARY PICK: R. Luke Dubois "Now"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2014
A&E Season in Picks

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy discusses the events you shouldn't miss in 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Alaina Ray (seated) speaks with Unicorp President Chuck Whittall after a meeting reviewing his company's plans to redevelop the former Colony property.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 1, 2017
Longboat staff questions Colony redevelopment application timeline

Plans for a Oct. 17 presentation to the town's Planning and Zoning Board are in doubt after a Development Review Committee meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alahna Smith, 4, and Lexi Gwen, 6 check out sand art at last year's festival.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Freedom Fest set to continue steadfast tradition

The 15th annual Freedom Festival kicks off on July 4 at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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