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  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2014
FDOT aims to provide roundabout education

FDOT is spearheading a project featuring two roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vicki Mann, a former employee of a past bank in this same location, waits outside to say goodbye to her old coworkers. Friday was the last day of operation at Fidelity Bank on Longboat Key. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 13, 2019
Despite grassroots efforts, Longboat Key's Fidelity bank closes

Ameris/Fidelity withheld details regarding the impetus for closing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor Jack Duncan were nominated to serve new one year mayoral and vice mayoral terms Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair for fourth straight year

Commissioner Jack Duncan received more votes than Commissioner Pat Zunz for the vice mayor chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Smith, the president and CEO of R.E. Crawford Construction, loves his new building at 6650 Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch construction company has new digs

R.E. Crawford hosts ceremony for its new building.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 20, 2017
All Angels sends off snowbirds

Parishioners gathered for a beach barbecue on April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 2 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Rob Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Observer updates

Observer updates

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Unicorp National Development  is asking a U.S Bankruptcy District Court of Appeals judge to overturn the sale of the bankrupt estate that also has control of a $23 million judgment against unit owners.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
More Colony appeals filed

Unicorp National Development Inc. filed appeals in state and federal bankruptcy court last week challenging the validity of the Colony Association’s estate acquisitions and if it’s a legal board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BJ Bishop said she did not take enough time to understand Unicorp's application before calling for a vote
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 1, 2018
Longboat P&Z Chairwoman cautions Commission about Colony vote misunderstanding

Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman BJ Bishop said she should have taken more time to understand what exactly she was recommending in an ordinance for Town Commission approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In this concept plan for The Bay park project, the Sarasota Performing Arts Center sits just south of 10th Street, adjacent to a canal and a large, wishbone-shaped pier above the water. Image courtesy Van Wezel Foundation.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Survey gathers feedback on bayfront performance center

The Van Wezel Foundation is working toward a more detailed plan for a new venue within The Bay district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2020
Buyers claim more than half of St. Regis condos

Deposits taken on 39 of the planned 69 units at Longboat Key project, developer says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: It's a Go!

Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 26 through April 1, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
News Briefs 09.16.10

A team of volunteers from Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue this weekend launched the Fall Festival of Felines, a kitten adoption event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 27, 2018
Fashion Insider: Hats with "hat-itude"

Let your hat do all the talking with these summer finds.

  • Black Tie
Brandon Thrift hit the Grand Canyon, the New Mexico desert, and countless other locales.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • October 18, 2018
About that personal trainer ...

They can lead you to physical fitness, but look for communication skills and certifications.

  • Health
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