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Results for: Ourbit Referral code "KICKBACK" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2010
Commission picks whiter sand

The Town Commission wants the whitest sand option available for its beaches with an under layer of a slightly less white sand underneath it in hot-spot areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2022
Santa for dogs hands out treats all year

Lawrence Harry has been offering treats to his dog neighbors in Emerald Harbor for over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2021
Observer Challenge canceled, but tennis community swings on

While organized competitions are still off the table, tennis players on Longboat Key still get their practice in.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Lighthouse Point boat dock approval granted

The residents of Lighthouse Point received approval from the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board to extend and widen their two community boat docks in the lagoon off of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2019
Signups still open for Longboat's Citizens Academy

Weekly sessions begin Jan. 8 for series of presentations on how government works.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2020
Dorothy Barichak, RN

On Thursday, February 20, 2020 the world said goodbye to one of its finest caregivers, Dorothy M. Barichak, RN.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2010
Residents mobilize to battle Tara plans

The Twelve Oaks Advisory Committee has collected about 1,300 signatures in opposition to approvals sought by developer Lake Lincoln.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 19

Tonight's games include Sarasota vs. Braden River, ODA vs. Southwest Florida Christian, Lakewood Ranch at Dixie Hollins, Booker vs. Avon Park, Frostproof at Cardinal Mooney and Riverview at East Lake.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 22, 2024
First affordable housing project approved in East County

The proposed apartment complex between Interstate 75 and Lena Road, Amara, will offer 25% of its units at an affordable rate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Lynches cash pot of gold for retirement

It’s not the end of the rainbow: The famous sisters behind Lynches Pub & Grub have their Irish eyes set on the easy life after 28 years as restaurant owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2018
Rainy weekend likely as Alberto moves north into Gulf

Hurricane season has not yet begun, but first named storm has formed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
4-H'ers show heifers at the Sarasota County Fair

About 20 4-H'ers participated in the beef breeding show.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Woman's Exchange appeals city ruling on expansion

In April, the City Commission denied the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange. Now, the nonprofit shop is asking a court to overturn the city's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2022
Longboat Key plans to allow permanently installed fire pits

A new proposal seeks to allow town-issued permitting for fire pits outside of structures.

  • Longboat Key
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