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Gov. Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from tropical storm Elsa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2021
Final day to prepare as tropical storm Elsa approaches Manatee and Sarasota counties

Tropical storm Elsa expected to deliver high winds, flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties beginning Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 3, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The sun sets over the Gulf.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Finding solitude on Longboat Key

Staying home is best, but you can get away from it all relatively quickly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rough weather is on the way.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties

Rough weather heading toward area from gulf; alert valid until 10 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2015
Commission to vote on Key Club referendum tonight

Voters will decide whether to allow tourism use on the Key Club's Islandside property if the commission approves an ordinance tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner and Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh commends FDOT for advancing the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT commits to minimal impacts

As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to start construction on a new interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75, business owners in Lakewood Ranch have questions about how construction will impact their businesses, as well as an already gridlocked transportation network east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Upon completion of the extension in 2023, the total distance of the Legacy Trail will be 18.1 miles
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 25, 2019
County to hold kick-off event for Legacy Trail extension

Payne Park is located at 2050 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Where are the reforms?; A call for action; Crosswalk info needed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
State Representative District 72: Fiona McFarland

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Akarra IV in The Vineyards at The Lake Club will be a featured home during Parade of Homes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 23, 2018
Cannon Homes featured during Parade of Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

John Cannon Homes incorporates customers' comments into the design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Garden Club flies in to SOS

The Longboat Key Garden Club had birds on the brain Wednesday, May 6, when 22 members toured the Save Our Seabirds facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Garden Club flies in to SOS

The Longboat Key Garden Club had birds on the brain Wednesday, May 6, when 22 members toured the Save Our Seabirds facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mayor Jim Brown |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Key Club's filings will benefit the Key

Why it is good news for Longboat Key that the Longboat Key Club has decided to re-file its plans for redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 17, 2019
More Too Life shows private screening of 'RBG'

The 2nd Annual Private Screening Gala was held Jan. 17 at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key.

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Hoffman, the president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, and Paula Schwartz, of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, package meals for Meals on Wheels PLUS in December. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2021
Huge demand as Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee moves forward in 2021

CEO says Meals on Wheels PLUS will continue to deliver in meeting huge demand in Manatee County in 2021.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U17 player Noah LaBelle, here putting a juke on a defender,  performed well during the Sarasota Cup, in front of 46 college coaches, in 2018 at Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Manatee County flexes financial muscles

Manatee's financial strength soars back to pre-recession levels.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 302 at 136 Golden Gate Point  was built in 2001. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,785 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 26, 2022
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $3.1 million

Golden Gate Point condo tops area transactions at $3.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Working hard and barely making it

'It's expensive to be poor'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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