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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 26, 2020
He should be fired

FDOT is not the one to blame for the traffic backups on the Ringling Causeway. The city is. It controls the timing of the projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane briefs media daily on what residents can expect. On Wednesday, Sheriff Tom Knight, Superintendent Todd Bowden and County Administrator Tom Harmer joined him.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues voluntary evacuation for Zone A, barrier islands

Brookside Middle is the only shelter that's open, but more should be opening later Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
Police investigate damaged road gates at Sarasota High

The motorist hit three access gates along School Avenue, costing an estimated $20,000 in damages.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tavistock Development currently is building a future Earth Fare in CORE, which soon will be joined by Mercedes Medical and Optimal Outcomes.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's CORE lands a second medical project

Mercedes Medical, Optical Outcomes LLC announce their move to CORE.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2021
Manatee County drone program helps Longboat Key monitor red tide conditions

Manatee County crews go out twice per week to monitor red tide conditions in five different locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marley dressed as Tinker Bell for the Humane Society of Sarasota County's Pug Parade in March.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2011
Humane Society competes in ASPCA $100,000 challenge

Fans and supporters can vote for the Humane Society of Sarasota County daily at www.votetosavelives.org.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key purchased new crosswalk signs and installed them Feb. 10 to speed up the bureaucratic process.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns on Longboat Key

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy at a Longboat beach last summer.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Summer Bucket List

Enjoy everything the island and surrounding areas have to offer, minus the crowds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key Town Center stage planning begins to take shape

The town will pursue building a 50-foot downstage at the Town Center site between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 25, 2017
Residents react to 'Siesta Key' reality show

While a vocal majority are worried about the show's potential impact on the Key, a strong few have compelling arguments in favor of the show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
William Smock. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

  • East County
  • News
C.E.R.T. leader Victor Kline utilizes his experience as a U.S. Army medic to help train Ranch residents on hurricane preparedness.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
Conversation with Victor Kline

The Lakewood Ranch-based Community Emergency Response Team trains local residents on best practices for securing neighborhoods and ensuring residents' health and safety during natural disasters, such as hurricanes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 24

Joseph Swederski captured this lizard showing off near the Lakehouse Community Center pool in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
**Edward Alley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
#SafeArtsSarasota: New Safety initiatives in place to protect spread of COVID for Sarasota's performing arts venues.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations roll out new COVID-19 rules

Testing requirements, voluntary vaccine proof among new plans for largest indoor performances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Al fresco the best way

The Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle was recognized as one of OpenTable's 00 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Alessa Laczkoski and students Kila Sons and Sriva Boggavarapu say Tech Trek helps encourage a career in STEM.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 14, 2021
Camp encourages young girls to pursue STEM careers

Tech Trek accepts about 100 young, female students from around Florida. This year, six Sarasota County Schools students were chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota High alumnus Vaun Brown was drafted in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 14, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sailors baseball alumnus drafted by San Francisco

A Sarasota grad is drafted by the Giants, plus a check-in on other Sailors alumni and a big visit for a Riverview football player.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jack Daly
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 14, 2014
Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

  • Sarasota
  • News
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