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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Density change clears the way for coffin apartments

The small units will range from 20 to 75 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key fire fighters responded to a structure fire Friday morning. Photo Courtesy of the Town of Longboat Key's Twitter account.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 12, 2019
Structure fire on Longboat Key's Putting Green Lane

The fire was kept to the garage, and no one was injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort unveiled renderings for a new $30 million renovation-and-expansion project Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank and Mary Ann Dorwart check out at table, which hides a wine rack, which will be raffled at the Tropical Nights fundraiser.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
The Wheels keep turning in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
Cecil is being monitored by Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 20, 2019
Sea turtle gets a name

Cecil was given her name through a Mote Marine Laboratory contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robyn Rocklein headlines the Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts performances at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
'Cavalleria Rusticana' will stir emotions in Sarasota

Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts comes to Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
SMR forges unique financing deal

Stewardship District will be first CDD to secure a line of credit.

  • East County
  • News
Michael and Vivian Chester and Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Christ Church takes a trip to The Beach House

About 30 members dined together July 25 at the waterfront restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although Heritage Harbour has a speed radar sign on Fair Isles Lane, residents and CDD supervisors say some continue to speed.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD aims to slow speeders

An off-duty deputy will monitor speeding on Fairway Isles Lane for a month.

  • East County
  • News
Residents of historic Cortez Village are worried that a 65-foot fixed span will destroy the ambiance of the fishing village — in part because of the land the state will require through eminent domain (outlined in red).
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2019
Cortez's 30-year war

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their battle to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2011
Summer meetings could be on horizon

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board must decide whether it will hold meetings this summer to expedite Comprehensive Plan amendments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Currently, Thunder by the Bay is the only event that meets the large-scale event threshold that the city will discuss at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2016
City Commission talks special events restrictions

Once again, Sarasota officials are discussing potential changes to how the city manages large-scale special events such as Thunder by the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Aurora Melzer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Aurora Melzer

Lakewood Ranch High cross country runner Aurora Melzer talks pushing herself and the appeal of flying.

  • East County
  • Sports
13207 Palmers Creek Terrace. Photos courtesy of SRQ360
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 24, 2013
3 Things: Luxury on the Links

The very first amenity Sarasota's early settlers built for themselves was a golf course, and the town's love affair with the game has only grown over the years.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

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Photos by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2016
Theater review: 'Breadcrumbs'

Get lost in the forest of forgetting at Urbanite's new production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ida Adalora spends three hours making plarn a day.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 7, 2019
92-year-old Sarasotan works to provide beds for the homeless

Bags to Beds, the service project organization, has a secret key to their production: Ida Andalora.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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