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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Commissioners used private email for convenience

‘I thought it would be easier to carry just one device for my commission duties and my personal emails instead of two,’ a commissioner tells the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Palmer Ranch residents secure neighborhood victory

Sarasota County commissioners voted to require a 50-foot buffer for a new development to the south of Silver Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
North end may get parking break

Commissioners unanimously consented to forward an ordinance restricting Village parking to their October regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 24, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 26 to June 1

Art galleries have a number of events in Sarasota this week, and the arts and entertainment scene is further enlightened by theater, dance and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 28, 2026
Amputation of her 174-pound left leg gives Manatee County teen a new life

Braden River Middle student Jasmine Ramirez suffered with an overgrowth syndrome that had impacted most of her young life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 17, 2023
McNeal Elementary School celebrates 20th anniversary

Teachers, students and administrators, past and present, celebrate 20 years of learning and making memories.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2024
Myakka Elephant Ranch puts guests to work, not elephants

With three elephants retired from the entertainment industry living on the compound, Myakka Elephant Ranch provides engaging experience while promoting elephant conservation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience

County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • August 16, 2018
Learning As They Go ...

For many East County families, school is where your home is.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2022
New reporter steps into Longboat Observer role

One community reporter leaves while another gets to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
OASIS launches program for young performers

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving founders Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow hosted the premiere of the OASIS Young Artist Program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch athlete strikes gold in Albuquerque

She took first place in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2019 National Senior Games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2012
County seeks volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup

Volunteers are being sought for a Sept. 15 coastal cleanup. Volunteers are being offered free admission to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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