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Dozens of cases of cybercrime, fraud and identity theft were reported to the Longboat Key Police Department last year.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 24, 2018
Cybercrime takes aim at Longboaters

The best way police say they can stop cybercrime, one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world, is with a dose of skepticism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chase Sharp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The senior wrestler talks conditioning, instincts and wanting to work for NASA.

  • East County
  • Sports
McNeal Elementary School's Suha Batool is on a quest to improve her robotic skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2018
Your Town: Building blocks of success

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2018
Braden River preserve still in question

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
Motown committee
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom jazzed about sold-out Motown 'FUNraiser'

Black Tie & Tales 01.25.18: Kayleigh Omang.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 24, 2018
Cops Corner: Your papers, please

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Abdul-Khaliq ‘A.K.’ Murtadha and Emerald Rose Sullivan star in WBTT’s production of ‘The Mountaintop.’ Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 24, 2018
WBTT shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“The Mountaintop” imagines Dr. Martin Luther King’s final night in gripping West Coast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2018
Special taxing district idea progresses

Manatee County commissioners voted to advance special taxing districts for two communities.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creation of the Braden River Preserve through the creation of a taxing district.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2018
Braden River Preserve advances

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carson is barely in this episode and is essentially irrelevant but we like his face.
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann
  • January 23, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 12 Recap

Drama reaches an all-time high as Chloe celebrates her 22nd birthday, Madisson confronts Canvas, Alex makes a comeback and Juliette and Kelsey continue their war over Garrett.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo announced today he will not be seeking re-election.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2018
Caragiulo won’t seek re-election to County Commission

Paul Caragiulo announced today he will depart from the board after his term concludes. Republican State Committeeman Christian Ziegler has filed to run for the open seat.

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