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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2013
Adult bookstore has city turning pages

Following a 3-2 vote last month, which denied a 98,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter in the Ringling Shopping Center, city commissioners are now considering a proposal for a new tenant: Hardbound, a fast-growing Tampa Bay adult-bookstore chain.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Thanks for your courage; Monorail won't work for University Parkway; So how long does it take?

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 28, 2019
Longboat commissioners meet for last time before recess

Commissioners heard about plans for the town's fire stations: The south station will be razed and rebuilt and the north station will be renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2012
Buchanan warns against rising debt

The Longboat Key Republican kicked off a town-hall meeting by warning against the country's growing debt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2012
Lady Pirates notch first-ever win over Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 48-32 Jan. 19, marking the first time in school history the team had beaten its East County rivals.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2019
Kiwanis kick off bell-ringing scheduling on Longboat

Volunteers needed for annual fund-raising activity that begins Friday after Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2014
Slipstream moves to F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, clinches a spot in the World Finals in November.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 20, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths' efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 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. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Guest Author |
  • April 19, 2019
Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 21, 2016
Players Club celebrates its new clubhouse

The Players Club commemorated the opening of its new clubhouse with a gala Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 19, 2015
Spice & Tea Exchange falls in Amore

The Spice & Tea Exchange held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 5, 2026
From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957

For nearly 70 years, Sarasota's iconic Ski-A-Rees has blended athleticism, showmanship and community spirit in a tradition that draws hundreds to their beloved Sunday performances.

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