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

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 10, 2023
Ukrainians welcomed on Longboat for a merry Christmas

Several Longboat Key residents helped raise money and host Ukrainian refugees over the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2009
Homeowner demands city remove exotic trees

A Bird Key resident says the city has refused to remove three exotic trees near his home, even though they sit on the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2009
Pirate singers to present holiday concert

The Braden River High School Choral Department will present its annual Holiday Silent Auction and Choral Concert at 6 p.m., Dec. 15, at the school, 6545 S.R. 70 E.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 26, 2009
Key fire department hires new deputy chief

Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi brings 25 years of experience to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2010
District 1 candidates face-off again

The three District 1 candidates for the District 1 preliminary election met for the second time this week Wednesday night, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
OBITUARY: Horace White 'Buzz' Gross

Horace White "Buzz" Gross, 93, of Plymouth Harbor, died June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
IDA budget down 5.7%

The decrease is largely attributable to the conclusion of an irrigation study.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
News Briefs

Satchel's Last Resort seeks assistance; Education First seeks Sarasota families

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 4, 2011
Sarasota teen helps youth get involved

Sarah Moore, a 17-year-old senior this fall in Riverview High's International Baccalaureate Program, created a website for teens who want to volunteer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Rep. Holder to lead legislative subcommittee; Sarasota sales fall 18% in July

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 11, 2012
Longtime employee enjoys meeting new people

From lavish parties to circus-themed weddings, providing great service can be a juggling act. Sally Krause has been doing it for 30 years at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Key hosts medical health day Friday; Town seeks police pension board applicants

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Lore: Fugitive Longboat resident made most-wanted list

Even escaped convicts want their slice of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Mowing problems reach Canal Road

Sarasota County staff says the contractor hired to maintain Siesta Key streets hasn't met expectations.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
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Commissioners deny Foxfire Golf Course re-zone

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 23, 2020
Bradenton Walmart manager shot while defying two armed robbers

Armed robbery in Bradenton leads to shooting of Walmart manager.

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2020
School board highlights superintendent search priorities

School board members highlighted qualities they'd like to see in a candidate and what steps they'd like to see in a search.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 8, 2018
Longboat officer suspended over crime-scene photos

A Longboat Key police officer found to have taken photos of dead bodies has been suspended with pay as the department investigates his behavior and the town reviews its hiring policies.

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