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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2021
‘Under the rule of fools’

Today’s inflation shows the ignorance and stupidity of politicians. History is rife with its tragic consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs boys basketball seniors say goodbye after district loss

Plus, the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team is on the verge of the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2021
Best-selling author featured in Brain Health Matters lecture in Lakewood Ranch

Lisa Genova will appear via Zoom in a fundraiser to support the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 2, 2024
Demand for high school sports officials in Florida tests associations

Growth in school sports programs is outpacing that of the number of officials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 14, 2023
Beachgoers should check warning flags, fire department says

Beach condition warning flags fly under the American flag at Longboat Key fire stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2023
Risen Savior Lutheran Church to add kindergarten in 2023-24

The addition of kindergarten is the first step in the expansion of Lakewood Ranch's Risen Savior Academy to include an elementary school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Longboat Key appoints three new P&Z Board members

Paul Hylbert and Margaret Nuzzo are set to hold three-year terms while Michael Warnstedt is set to hold a one-year term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 20, 2022
Sailor Circus prepares for a whimsical holiday spectacle

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Academy is getting ready to perform at next week’s Sailor Circus Holiday Special.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 3, 2022
A day in the life of a Longboater: Meet TPC's Suzy Brenner

Brenner is the executive director of The Paradise Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Parking future in question

With parking meters out of the equation, the city's money-losing parking department faces possible elimination.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Greek heritage takes center stage

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Glendi should draw more than 15,000 visitors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2009
Pirate to kick off new camp

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns will host a kicking and long-snapping football camp for children ages 8-12 June 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Oil-spill plan disputed

The Town Commission was displeased with a $16,000 oil-spill cleanup plan created by the town's beach engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Code Enforcement staff builds case for challenge

Town officials allege that Key resident James Armstrong installed updates to his home without obtaining the necessary building permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Southeast High dips oars into competitive rowing

Southeast High School started its own rowing program at the beginning of the school year; Manatee High added the sport two months later.

  • East County
  • Sports
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