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By Carter Weinhofer |
December 10, 2024

Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined

A citizen called to report after-hours construction work and proceeded to become argumentative. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
December 16, 2025

Essay contest winners named by VFW Post 12055 Braden River

Of the seven winners for this year's Voice of Democracy essay contest, six of them are Braden River High School students, and five are part of JROTC.

East County
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
November 21, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
June 29, 2021

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble makes notable return

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble is back after pandemic subsides to play July 4 concert at Sarasota Opera House.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
July 25, 2021

Longboat Key residents cope with red tide effects

While the dead fish accumulation has subsided, residents hope red tide conditions aren't as severe as 2018.

Longboat Key
News

By Loren Mayo |
September 16, 2009

Sarasota proves it's got talent

Local performers both young and old turned out for the open auditions for 'Sarasota's Got Talent' competition.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
July 11, 2012

A Gulf Coast Journalist: Jack Perkins

After eight years as the face and unmistakable voice of the PBS program, 'A Gulf Coast Journal,' Casey Key resident Jack Perkins is off the air and publishing a new journal - his first memoir.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
October 6, 2011

Letter to the Editor Special: Recycling the right choice

A few weeks ago, the Pelican Press published an opinion column titled "Recycling as religion" in which the author expressed his view that recycling is a waste of valuable resources and that the county justifies its recycling program with arguments that don't "stand up to research."

Sarasota
Opinion

By Loren Mayo |
October 17, 2012

Social Studies: Scott George

IT'S ANOTHER LILLY PULITZER TIE DAY for Scott George, who is in between morning business meetings and fundraising lunches at the Community AIDS Network ...

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: County toys with idea for new events center

The fluorescent facility would light up Premier.

April Fools

By Marty Fugate |
July 11, 2024

FST's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is a playwright's love letter to his parents

Ken Ludwig's wartime romance is a funny tale punctuated by moments of sheer terror.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
August 27, 2022

New Florida program trains local commissioners on state, federal issues

Elected municipal officials with a limited background in local government can earn certificates for continuing their education through the Florida League of Cities.