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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
Pelican Press going back to its roots

This edition of the Pelican Press marks the completed transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc., locally owned and publisher of the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review and the Palm Coast Observer on the east coast of Florida.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2021
Commission to discuss hosted rental policy

After a yearlong delay, city officials will consider legalizing short-term rentals when the homeowner remains on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2021
Commissioners hope to tweak short term rental rules

Commissioners aim to update its 2011 ordinance to better fit the current short term rental climate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2022
Town approves first reading of changes to procurement rules

The changes eliminate the use of outdated practices including the use of a bulletin board to make calls for bids.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Aggressive vagrants anger commissioners

The Sarasota Police Department has been told to curtail a growing, aggressive population of homeless people downtown.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Next phase: More discussion on options for community center

Commissioners agree to appoint a committee to explore options for a community center at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • June 6, 2012
Neighbors: George Noble

After coming out of retirement to start a new business, Longboat Key resident George Noble is looking toward another change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stan Zimmerman |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: 'Motel' next door? Thank your Legislature

An under-the-radar bill working its way through the Florida Legislature would allow construction of hotels and motels in any area zoned 'residential.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 28, 2018
Social media ignites on Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer has made it one of his priorities in the past six months to get Longboat Key on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Full STEAM ahead at Gullett Elementary in Manatee County

Gullett Elementary students explore science at annual education event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 14, 2015
SARTQ returns to SRQ

SARTQ returns to SRQ

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
Longboat Key highlights 2016 legislative priorities

Preserving a longstanding vacation rental ordinance tops Longboat Key’s list of 11 priorities it wants the Legislature to take note of when it convenes in January for the 2016 Legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
When comedy attacks: FST presents 'Laughing Matters'

'Laughing Matters Vol. 5: Lock the Gates!' sources current events for a grab bag of humor.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
City mowing contractor cuts service

Following service issues, the city may now be on its own when it comes to turf maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
County searches for homelessness project funding

Harvest House asked the city and county for $400,000 for a homeless families housing project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 3, 2026
Art and Found Day to return, surprising finders with gifts

The Sarasota Pen Women-led outreach brings surprise, free artwork to Longboat Key, Sarasota, Venice and beyond.

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