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By Lesley Dwyer |
January 29, 2023

Longboat 'Shark Guy' gives the ABC’s of shark fishing

Rob Metz has learned just about everything there is to know about catching sharks. And he’s not afraid to show you.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
June 14, 2022

Coastal engineers fight battle of Longboat Key erosion

The latest beach renourishment project came in early and under budget, but Longboat Key faces a long-term fight to alleviate the effects of erosion.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
May 5, 2021

SunCoast Blood Bank executive from Lakewood Ranch beats the odds

Cancer survivor challenges others to give blood in Mother's Day Challenge.

East County
News

By Sandy Gilbert |
December 9, 2009

Gilbert gives his farewell recommendations for LBK

Longboat Key activist Sandy Gilbert is heading out east. He leaves us with suggestions for Longboat's future.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
June 25, 2009

My View

Sarasota County vs. D.C.

East County
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
June 16, 2010

'Friends' refute Fishkind study

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch formally explained why it is opposed to incorporation during a public meeting June 9.

East County
News

By Rod Thomson |
May 6, 2010

My View: White hoods put on law-abiders

In the eyes of some people, law-abiding citizens who think criminals should be punished are driven by racial hatred. The racism lies elsewhere.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 21, 2012

Parking garage's fate remains uncertain

The city must build a State Street parking garage by February 2015 or face a lawsuit from developer and garage advocate, John Simon.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
May 9, 2012

Town proposes pension freeze

The town manager presented proposals to firefighters and general employees that would freeze existing pension plans and transition them to 401(a) plans.

Longboat Key
News

By Anthony Paull |
June 11, 2012

Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 22, 2011

Citizens' proposal alarms Key condominium owners

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 19, 2011

Jan. 7 Distasteful demonstration 11:49 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Civil Disturbance. A woman told police she wanted them to take away a photograph of the president with an Adolf Hitler-like mustache being displayed by demonstrators. Police explained that the demonstration was orderly and that the First Amendment protected the photograph being shown. The woman was extremely upset that police would not remove the photo and requested the officer's business card.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Rod Thomson |
June 23, 2011

My View: Setting the vote straight

There are some issues that have been so badly reported, where the bias is so entrenched and the media agenda so intertwined in news stories, that it is difficult to unravel things enough to make a cogent argument. Everyone's mind appears already made up with insufficient information.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
November 18, 2010

Retail Therapy

The city will not lease the storefronts at the Palm Avenue parking garage and instead will seek one buyer.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 12, 2012

Our View: Time for leadership

Ever since the retirement in March 2001 of much-liked Sarasota City Manager David Sollenberger - liked by taxpayers, city commissioners and city staff members alike, City Hall has hobbled along, a man with an iron leg - tentatively, unable to walk with a strong, steady, optimistic stride.