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By Lesley Dwyer |
August 29, 2023

Myakka City residents are calm, but they respect Idalia's threat

No one was overly worried about Hurricane Idalia's possible impacts, but preparations carried on just in case.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 22, 2021

Sarasota skateboarder's Street specialty, explained

A breakdown of what skateboarding is in 2021 and how Sarasota's Jake Ilardi will be scored at the Olympics next month

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 8, 2023

Longboat Key Kiwanis Club shares swan stories

"The Swan Guy" David Novak spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on March 2 at the Lazy Lobster.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 14, 2023

Doesn't matter if Dad said yes

A father was issued a citation for his juvenile operating a personal watercraft. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
February 23, 2023

Manatee Sheriff’s Office reacts to rise in vehicle burglaries

Officers encourage residents to take simple steps, such as locking their cars, to protect their belongings.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 28, 2023

Smoking ban in the works for Sarasota County beaches, parks

County commissioners voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that is enforceable.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
February 8, 2022

Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Harry Sayer |
March 10, 2022

Woman's long-term COVID-19 side effects prompt far-reaching changes

Change in sense of smell means a new way to approach diet, lifestyle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
May 24, 2022

Longboat Key artist Carol Doenecke presents in All Angels gallery

Doenecke usually chooses the selected artists for the gallery, but for June, she chose herself.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
December 15, 2022

Barn doors stay open during FFA students' winter break

Future Farmers of America students return to campus during winter break to care for their animals and prepare for the Manatee County Fair.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
November 24, 2009

'Letters to Lee'

The following is the last installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee, during World War II.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kent Chetlain |
September 2, 2009

$1.25 million sale at Water Club II

The sale of Unit 4 in the 11-story, 86-unit Water Club II tower for $1.25 million was one of three more than $1 million sales that highlighted the 10 realty transactions recorded on the keys during the third week of August.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kent Chetlain |
April 23, 2009

KEY REAL ESTATE: Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Kent Chetlain |
April 23, 2009

Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 18, 2010

Cops Corner

Aug. 8 "Wood worker" 11:33 a.m. - 500 block of Norton Street. Code Enforcement. A man was warned he couldn't cut pieces of wood in his carport area after 5 p.m. because it violated the town's noise ordinance.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 21, 2010

Expert Opinions

Two of Longboat's residents have expansive knowledge of oil drilling and oil-spill cleanup efforts. They have talked with town officials about what to expect if oil comes ashore.