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John Brocki, CDD supervisor, said he fishes in the pond behind his home in Waterlefe frequently, and has seen strangers come into his back yard.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 25, 2016
Trespassing a reel problem

Waterlefe CDD hopes to ward off non-resident fishermen with no trespassing signs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
PCL Civil Constructors placed a palm tree on the last segment of the bridge as it was hoisted into place, symbolizing the firm had completed the project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Ten years later, controversy is 'water under the bridge'

An engineer and an architect involved in the design and construction of the the John Ringling Causeway Bridge reflect on the troubled water they faced and had to cross.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 11

It was Juliette's birthday on this episode of "Siesta Key," but Alex seemed to be the one with the most to, unfortunately, celebrate this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County commissioners have proposed canceling Route 18 for lack of ridership
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2016
Booker shoots past Manatee

The Booker High girls basketball team notched its 16th win of the season Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Matt Selman, Mark Leatt and Aaron Corr, part of a 10-person Tough Mudder team with the slogan “Kids with OI are tougher than us,” climb trees at TreeUmph! to prepare.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood group joins Tough Mudder

Matt Selman and nine of his friends will compete in the Tough Mudder to raise money awareness for osteogenesis imperfect (OI) and money for Shriners Hospitals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2017
Sarasota voting kicks off with confrontation

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Six men face off in three races.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 65-41 victory over North Port Dec. 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Sailors cruise to victory; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Baseball camp to be held at ODA; Orioles to hold ice show

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2017
Tangerine Bay doctors aid heart attack victim

The man underwent surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp records a point for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Susie Moschin often walks her dog, Murphy, a boxer/lab mix, at the Sapphire Shores park, which many dog owners visit.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
PAWS OFF: No dogs allowed

Siesta Key Beach is seeing an uptick in visitors– of the four-legged variety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Diana Rogers, 39, and the 8-year-old boy in her car were not injured.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2012
Three killed in auto accident

Two adults and one child, all from Myakka, died in the June 10 crash on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
A record number of manatees have been spotted off the shores of Longboat Key this summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2015
Mayers works to protect manatees

A record number of manatees observed around the shores of Longboat Key have island residents urging for safety of the sea creatures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meetings this week were held at the Sarasota County Administration center, 1616 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Barrier island height restrictions back on track

The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate

Sarasota Military Academy are promoted to graduates.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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