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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
MY VIEW | Bobby Jones: Sell it

The national trend is for municipally owned golf courses to be sold. Selling Bobby Jones to a developer could help solve the city’s debt and affordable housing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • May 28, 2014
My View

Beach costs not fairly apportioned

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2023
Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Commission took the first step toward allowing hotels to be built in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
COVID closings draw mixed reviews in Longboat

Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 27, 2026
Manatee County commissioner says he has more work to do in District 4

Mike Rahn says he will be knocking on as many doors as possible to find out residents' concerns.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Time to call it a night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2023
Nonprofit helps those with disabilities dive into scuba

Diveheart hosts free scuba experience sessions in Sarasota twice a year, serving children and adults with disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 20, 2021
Just Keep Rowing

Nearly one year into the job, SANCA CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler shares what he’s learned and what changes are coming to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman forms new chapter of Together Women Rise

Potlucks for a Purpose brings women together to learn about gender inequality.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch author tells of painful but loving journey with disabled daughter

Lucille Messina says that every day is special to hear "Momma."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
Coaches leave East County schools

Four coaches at Lakewood Ranch, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River have all resigned over the past six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors local philanthropists

Co-owners of Grapevine Communications will receive Humanitarian of the Year Award at gala.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy adds passing game guru

Nate Strawderman, 26, joins the Lakewood Ranch school after coaching at Bradenton Christian School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota boaters create watercraft management app

The YachtWave app is intended to be a one-stop shop for all needs related to boat care, maintenance and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Top 10 2013 attractions

Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 11, 2018
County approves Siesta setback amendment

Tall commercial buildings could potentially be built closer to the street near the south bridge to Siesta Key, if commissioners allow it during the special exceptions process.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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