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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Dangler

The Braden River junior talks playing linebacker and his offseason focus.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2022
Longboat Key trio launch a community-wide hurricane relief effort

The PODS storage unit put in the Publix parking lot on Bay Isles Road was filled with supplies in under two days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 23, 2021
Longboat Key police officer begins tenure after swearing-in ceremony

Doug Ferris was a professional golfer for 13 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman said someone stole a spear gun from her pool deck.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 8, 2009
Roundabout work to begin in May

A consensus of downtown residents and business owners told the city they prefer that the Five Points roundabout project begin before summer, so it's completed by tourist season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • January 27, 2010
Vern Buchanan holds Town Hall meeting

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, held a Town Hall meeting Jan. 23, at Longboat Key Town Hall. More than 100 people attended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

June Lebell reviews Saturday's performance of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Richard Dorfman |
  • June 21, 2012
My View: Leaders in police talks must lead

I have no idea how these negotiations have been carried out, what is or isn't sacrosanct or what moving parts may be negotiable. One thing is sure, though: There is an increasing recognition that Sarasota cannot continue to offer the generous benefits that police officers enjoy without them eventually bankrupting the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2012
Pirate scores on national stage

Braden River High sophomore forward Kayla Gray was selected to play for the Jamaican U17 women's team in the World Cup qualifier May 2 to May 6, in Guatemala City.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Students drink up lunch offering

After receiving a petition from students at Gene Witt Elementary School, the Manatee County Public School District is offering strawberry milk - while it lasts - once again at the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Radio system costs revealed

Pleas at the Sarasota County Commission meeting for a new 800 megahertz radio system were met with some skepticism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
It's Christmas in June at the Siesta Chamber

Members of the holiday committee are hoping to secure 30 floats.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2012
Not so ugly ducklings

One of the first things I learned about my responsibilities in covering Longboat Key was that I'd be writing updates on the resident swan population. Little did I know that once nesting season started, swan updates, from swankeeper David Novak, would be my most highly anticipated emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Our view: Poor decisions drive budget

Sarasota's new city commissioners knew they had some tough going ahead of them following the spending and promises of previous commissions. Residents also had a hint, electing at least two new commissioners bent on reining in spending and government scope.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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