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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 6, 2023
When do Longboat Key utilities get turned off in a hurricane?

Manatee County officials discussed closer communication in future emergency operations at a recent joint meeting with Longboat Key officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 10, 2019
Longboaters turn up the heat on their love for summertime tennis

Even when most run for cover in air conditioning, Longboat Key's dedicated tennis players head to the court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Alex Runde

Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2017
City Commission to discuss Players Centre purchase

Staff is asking for permission to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Tamiami Trail property, listed for $9.5 million, as part of a bayfront redevelopment plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 21, 2010
Comp Plan amendment moves forward

Town attorney David Persson and town special counsel Nancy Stroud presented a resolution that clarifies the uses, densities and intensities allowed in the land-use categories of the Comprehensive Plan this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 15, 2014
Town commission to discuss parking issues at today's workshop

Parking in the Longbeach Village will be a key issue at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Noises Off' puts a monkey wrench in the machinery of farce

Michael Frayn’s farce within a farce is a clever, funny story with brilliant set design and a talented cast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

Police were called to break up an argument between two apartment dwellers. The upstairs neighbor complained that the downstairs neighbor continually taps on his ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 7-13

It's a busy week for art galleries, museums, concerts and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Casino gambling change not recommended

The city's Planning Board doesn't feel it's appropriate to roll the dice and bet that a future casino could be earmarked for Sarasota until the Legislature approves casinos statewide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • May 31, 2012
Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Manatee County commemorates Crooked River Ranch preservation

Crooked River Ranch is the first purchase through the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisitions Committee and will serve as a public preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club sale finalized

James and Misdee Miller purchase the facility and will continue to run equine-related events.

  • East County
  • News
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