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Neighbors offered support for The Strand condo project, depicted in this rendering, subject to a series of conditions — one of which was the construction of an eight-foot buffer fence on the west side of the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Neighbors, developer push city to mend fence issue

Neighborhood leaders, a developer and elected officials supported a proposed 8-foot wall for a North Trail condo project — so why did a city board deny the request?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Money talks, and if it could comment on the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat, it might say: This race is a close one.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Saltzman's "Hikers" is one of four pieces in her latest exhibit, "Spirit of America." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Wayne Farrell is part of SURE’s campaign to invest more local funds in affordable housing, calling it a pressing need among the group’s members.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lee-En Chung listens to Rep. Vern Buchanan as he inquires about concerns with rising health-care costs.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Women business owners share ideas with Buchanan

The panel members cited the ability to obtain financing and rising health-care costs as top concerns for their businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota County Libraries does away with late fines

The Sarasota County Commission approved the initiative with a 5-0 vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city hopes to begin taking sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, in early 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2019
County OKs staging request for Lido shoreline project

Despite concerns about the beach renourishment’s effects on county-owned property, the County Commission is moving toward approving an agreement with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Town software sparks interest from other municipalities

Other communities are taking note of programs, developed by the town's IT Department and its firefighters, that make emergency response and record-keeping nearly paperless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • Longboat Key
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Garrett Shinn, president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, said his board has approved $150,000 in grants to nonprofits in a "separate and immediate response as a direct result of COVID-19 in our area."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, Giving Challenge go forward during tough economic times

Despite tough economic times, Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, Giving Challenge go forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dr. Rebecca Patton, D.C, at Revolution Health Sarasota |
  • March 20, 2019
Are You at Risk For Diabetes?

Are You at Risk For Diabetes?

  • Health
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Groin notice makes wave for Beer Can users

Former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash wants a state hearing to review three proposed groins for Longboat Key's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds leases the city-owned parcel at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway for $10 annually.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday at the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
'Frozen' at summer camp at Lakewood Ranch High School

The Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp presents 'Frozen Jr.' at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior D'Angelo Antonino said his finishing ability is one of this best attributes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2019
Braden River basketball player has strength to move forward

The Pirates senior says his added muscle will aid him on the basketball court

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Newhams, a science teacher, explains how to separate the layers of an onion to his students. Newhams loves having his class outdoors and at the center of campus so he can connect with other students and staff members.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Sky's the limit in outdoor classes in Lakewood Ranch

ODA allows teachers to host their classes in outdoor spaces during pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
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