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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2022
Minimal damages noted on Longboat beaches following Hurricane Ian

Town's recently renourished beaches stood up to Hurricane Ian, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Swim teams dive into season

Lakewood Ranch opened its season victorious Sept. 2. The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River are scheduled to begin this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brown responds to IPOC president

IPOC President Bob White e-mails his thoughts; Vice Mayor Jim Brown replies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
More high school students seeking free, reduced-price meals

After the Sarasota County School District Food and Nutrition Services Department made it possible this school year for families to apply online for their children to receive free and reduced-price meals, more high school students have been approved for the aid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 30, 2012
ACLU calls out Sarasota Police Department for “bum hunting”

ACLU calls out Sarasota Police Department for “bum hunting”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Bill could help cure nursing shortage

Proposed state legislation could allow MTC to produce registered nurses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 7, 2018
Longboat commissioners advance plan to build St. Regis hotel

First vote goes 5-2 in favor of Unicorp in plan to remake former Colony. Second vote planned for March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Braden River High duo claims national drill team title

Sisters have no holes in their mixed dual exhibition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 9, 2015
North Trail remains on the the edge of revitalization

While advocates of revitalizing the northern gateway to Sarasota are bullish on a new residential project, they remain wary of tricky zoning issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Election results bring change to City Commission

The city of Sarasota is seeing a changing of the guard this week, setting the stage for a shake-up on what had become a harmonious board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 13, 2024
The Sports Farm wants to be a one-stop shop for elite athletes

The facility in Lakewood Ranch is co-founded by former MLB relief pitcher Ryan Reid.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 21, 2025
Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 22, 2025
Meet the two candidates for Longboat's at-large commission seat

Deborah Murphy and Steve Branham are up for election for one of the Town Commission's at-large seats, which will be left vacant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2025
County breaks ground on new Kensington Park

The site of a former wastewater plant that served the Kensington Park Community will become a new Sarasota County park by summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 16, 2025
Nathan Benderson Park boathouse, events center begins to take shape

Nathan Benderson Conservancy board member says 2026 will be an important fundraising year for the $60 million to $70 million project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2025
Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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