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Results for: Ourbit Referral code "KICKBACK" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat moves to confiscate home in suspected voyeurism case

The town's police department seeks seizure of the home of a man accused of filming AirBnB tenants without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • October 30, 2025
Apples to Apples: How to Fairly Compare Financial Advisors

What Does Your Investment Firm Actually Give You?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Cops Corner

May 27 Sneak peek 11:52 p.m. -- Broadway Beach Access. Code Enforcement. Police warned a couple they were on the beach after hours. They told police they had just arrived for a vacation and wanted to take a quick glance at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 13, 2025
Goodwill sets up first Longboat Key location

The bookstore and donation drop-off at the outparcel of the new Brista Commons commercial complex is expected to open by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 4, 2026
Manatee County purchases two easements, conserves nearly 1,500 acres

Conservation easements will protect two Manatee County ranches from future development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Don't give up; lessons learned

It's probably human nature to engage in that old cliche, 'Monday morning quarterbacking'Âť - second-guessing how and why your team lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 28, 2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has installed signs around the area to bring awareness to seagrass scarring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Night lights 9:31 p.m. - 700 block of St. Judes Drive North. Code Enforcement. A woman reported that a neighbor's light was shining too brightly into her bedroom at night, which caused her not to be able to see the sunrise. The neighbor unscrewed the bulb and promised to dim the light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider Verizon plans for nine cell poles

Town leaders will consider a plan to help improve cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
In Brief

Brenner donates funds to foundation; Jaleski says meeting was informative; Free condo foreclosure seminar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 10.12.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Sept. 26-Sept. 30

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2014
Commission to discuss sign regulations

At today's City Commission meeting, the board will revisit the city's regulations on posting signs, a discussion sparked by the appearance of provocative signs downtown last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2014
Bayfront residents push back against traffic study

The city has signaled a willingness to approve a bayfront development, but nearby residents believe an updated traffic study still falls short of legal requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 6, 2020
Royal Rummage early bird sale a massive shopping day on Longboat Key

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea event brought hundreds to the church to shop bargains for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alexia Fernandez |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Teacher will lead European excursion

Foreign language teacher Audrey Yates will take 10 travelers to France, Spain and Italy this summer.

  • East County
  • Schools
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