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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
Hurricane Debby brought unexpected amounts of water to LBK

The storm left many parts of Longboat Key flooded, and water damage was the main issue seen by the town's damage assessment team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2025
Teens on electric bikes 'taunt' Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents in neighborhoods along White Eagle Boulevard are fed up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 28, 2021
Sarasota revenue increase means good news for county budget

An increase in the county's property taxes, among others, means the county will have more money than it bargained for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Public Interest Committee Board of Directors |
  • December 16, 2009
Rothenberg should step down from commission

The board of directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) is saddened and distressed that the Town Commission, in a 5-2 vote, has allowed Mayor Lee Rothenberg to run for yet another term on the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 7, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers

The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 12, 2012
A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch

A go-to spot for breakfast or lunch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 30, 2012
Finnegan helps honor fallen soldiers

Tom Finnegan's Memorial Day was especially poignant this year; he shared it locally with one grandson and from a distance with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cazley Financing Solutions names new CFO; Stella's Groove boutique launches new website; Women's Council holds its 2011 awards program; Law firm celebrates 35th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
News Briefs

Town, commissions have Valentine's Day date; Chapel begins elevator construction; Fire Department gets new rescue vehicle; Mote history featured in international journal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Rotary sponsors exchange traveler

Katina Frierson, who works at Family Home Health Services, will spend a month in South Korea through the Group Study Exchange program of Rotary International.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2018
Two hotel projects plotted for downtown

New hotels on Main Street and Fruitville Road could add more than 270 rooms to the eastern edge of the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Marble Park improvements on the map

New gym, better amenities planned for John Marble Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2017
Braden Woods group hopes to preserve options

Friends of Keep Woods wants to educate the public about potential park.

  • East County
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 7, 2017
Downtown churches prepare for Hurricane Irma

Many downtown churches have already announced closures while others wait and see.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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