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Joe Gruters and the president
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key is one of four towns in Florida situated in two counties.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat analysis shows tax savings under Sarasota County

Town staff is moving ahead with analysis of one-county proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly is Longboat Key's representative on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat commissioner to FDOT: swing for the fences

With Barrier Islands Traffic Study, Jack Daly hopes for big, deliverable ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Real estate agents were particularly concerned with proposed changes to the town's rules on signs.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Real estate agents speak out against proposed Longboat sign code changes

The town held a discussion of the revisions on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Drake aims to make two Whitney cottages a headquarters for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Historic Longboat cottages on the move?

The cottages' new owner has a plan. Now, he needs to raise about $45,000 to make it happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jake, Ava and Connor Krug are all nationally-ranked junior tennis players.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Crew takes third in the men's youth 8A final.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
Will enhanced rowing knowledge float your viewing boat?

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Libby Edwards. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Christian Laureano.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Mangroves, both living and dead, cover the sliver of land that connects Greer Island to Longboat Key.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 13, 2017
Clearing a path to Greer Island will be a challenge

Longboat Key is exploring ways to provide police officers easier land access to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 13, 2017
Selby campers lookout for adventure

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens kicks off its Camp Lookout summer camp with an excursion into Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2017
Manatee County works on setting budget

Plans for capital projects, among other needs, are up for discussion.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 13, 2017
Tidal Tykes explore New Pass Inlet

The Mote Marine Laboratory campers spent some of their morning snorkeling before exploring Mote Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendon Little. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2017
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota player selected in first round of MLB Draft

He was taken 27th overall by the Chicago Cubs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2017
6.15.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Land use attorney Charles Bailey presents his case to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 13, 2017
County board rejects Siesta Key hotel setback request

Residents urged the Board of Zoning Appeals not to give an inch as 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras plans a hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Crew's men's youth 8A shell races at the 2017 Youth Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2017
Youth regatta to take place during World Rowing Championships

The championships begin Sept. 23 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Pass.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
To apply, interested applicants must attend a mandatory workshop about the 7-month-long application process.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 11, 2017
County grants give neighborhoods opportunity for improvement

Groups of residents can apply for up to $10,000 to improve aspects of their community on the county's dime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 10, 2017
Christ Church cooks up potluck dinner

About 60 congregants gathered for the dinner on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Upshaw (80) has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2017
Braden River defensive lineman makes verbal commitment

It marks the third commitment from the Pirates in the last few weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 10, 2017
St. Armands Circle gets crafty

The 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival kicked off on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mya, 5, and Ayla, 2, Kroot of Bradenton check out a book before the STAR series event began at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2017
Children reach for the STARs in Lakewood Ranch

Storytelling Theatre makes big debut at Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre for Performing Arts are all smiles after a $1 million gift toward their new complex in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2017
Players Centre gets $1 million gift toward Lakewood Ranch theater complex

Muriel O'Neil Fund of the Performing Arts gives $1 million toward the Players' move to its Waterside at Lakewood Ranch complex.

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Gerard McParland puts on his fireman gear as he reflects on September 11, 2001.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 9, 2017
9-11: Firefighter sees first hand the age of innocence come to an end

University Place man worked for weeks at Ground Zero.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Avery Goelz was named the Miracle Softball Class 8A Offensive Player of the Year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town officials say changes to the sign code will affect Longboat Key's real estate community.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 9, 2017
Longboat to host discussion on sign code changes

Town officials say the changes will impact local businesses and real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suzanne Bissell lives on Siesta Key and has been a resident of Sarasota since 1952. She moved from Gainesville, where she lived for four years.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 9, 2017
Recording History: Siesta Key resident reflects on witnessing the "Iron Curtain" speech

Suzanne Bissell didn’t know that a quick trip to Fulton, Mo., would give her the reporting opportunity of a lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2017
Southside fifth-graders perform Romeo & Juliet

Students close out the school year with a Shakespeare stage performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 8, 2017
Area chambers of commerce gather for barbecue bash

Members of the Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key chambers attended the event at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos E. Haile Elementary named former assistant principal Kate Collis as its new principal.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 8, 2017
Haile Middle School names new principal

Former assistant principal returns to place she considers ‘home.’

  • East County
  • News
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