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Results for: Careerflow Coupon Code ARCHANA10 : Unlock 10% Discount on Any Plan

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2017
Drop in the bucket?

Manatee County re-invests into aging water, wastewater systems.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County photographer captures ' poo heard round the world'

Asher and Mark Resnick's image has garnered international media attention.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Different paths lead to similar honor

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 10, 2015
Commissioners get an earful about disturbing behavior at Siesta Key Beach

Nearby residents asked commissioners to reconsider replacing picnic shelters with precast concrete structures for fear of more noise, partying.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2023
Braden River Library offers classes on 'adulting'

Adulting 101 teaches teens about finances, budgeting, nutrition, time management and more to help prepare them for their futures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 30, 2024
Police investigating suspicious vehicle find man sleeping inside

An officer had to wake the overnight camper and advise that the parking lot was not a place to stay. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 22, 2023
Underground work, power line removal slated to finish this summer

All underground infrastructure work is completed in phases 1, 2 and 3 on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2026
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters

VFW members brought lunch to the East Manatee Fire Rescue administration building, where they hold their monthly meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2026
New city manager finds dream job at Sarasota City Hall

Karie Friling had a long-time dream of retiring to Florida. She will arrive earlier than expected as the new Sarasota city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 23, 2025
East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 28, 2014
Top Stories - East County: August

The last Lakewood Ranch Main Street farmers market was held in November 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2021
Learning Bashaw first priority for new east Bradenton principal

James Dougherty now meeting with teachers, staff and families to prepare for new school year in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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