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Results for: PU Prime 100% Working Referral Code "SAVE10" Reduce Trading Fees by 10% Forever

  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 5, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Joe'

Nicolas Cage is back on top of his game in the new film, 'Joe.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota hires new engineer for Lift Station 87

The City Commission brought aboard a new firm to engineer the oft-delayed lift station in Luke Wood Park, which has already cost the city $7 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 24, 2024
Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch reimagines school vision

Ashley Allen, the principal, institutes a new character development program.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Orchestra names architecture firm for Fruitville Road facility

William Rawn Associates of Boston will lead the design of the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2025
New mayor calls hiring city manager the first order of business

After two years at the helm of the city, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert has passed the gavel to Debbie Trice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2025
Retired Lakewood Ranch couple raises puppies for Dogs Inc.

The puppies Bob and Ann Kasperski raise turn into working dogs that assist people with disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Lakewood Ranch resident starts veteran benefit golf classic

Phil Orapallo wants other veterans to avoid the struggles he faced after serving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
City endorses extensive Bobby Jones renovations

Will $16.7 in improvements improve the fortunes of the municipal golf course? Can the city afford the changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
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
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
OUR VIEW: The principles that guide us

We vow, as a nation, we will never forget 9/11. We vow we will never forget the Holocaust. We vow we will never forget our brothers and sisters who in all wars and conflicts gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, for our liberty.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioner calls DOGE audit 'accurate'

Commissioner Bob McCann said it's time to "tighten the belt and cut some people loose."

  • East County
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 4, 2026
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • August 16, 2023
Sailing lessons you won’t soon forget

The instructors of Sara-Bay Sailing School have loads of experience and plenty of punchlines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 24, 2021
Midday volleyball gives residents chance to learn new skills in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents learn basics of volleyball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 7, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church celebrates Labor Day

The Men's Club put together an end-of-summer bash with plenty of food and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2009
Longboat chief hires new officers

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announces two new police hires and says one more is on the way.

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