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

  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 2, 2023
Longboat spots first turtle nests of 2023

The nestings of loggerhead turtles and green sea turtles are typical on Longboat Key through the season, which is May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Wilson sets passing mark

ODA senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed 5,000 passing yards for his career while leading the Thunder to a 27-14 non-district win Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
New surveys will provide updated report on canal conditions

Last year’s pitch to start the canal maintenance program on Longboat Key was met with commission confusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 9, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Morgan Peggs

Peggs held the No. 20 team in the nation in check in a 4-1 Riverview win at CoolToday Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2024
Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 18, 2015
Visit Sarasota County elects new chairman, vice chairman

Key player in Bayfront 20:20 Drayton Saunders moves into top position on tourism advisory board

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Conversation with Mayor Terry Gans

A lot has happened in the mayor's term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2015
Downtown group works to build a broad coalition

In an area crowded with specialized interest groups, how can the Downtown Sarasota Alliance work to achieve its goal of representing a wider audience?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2012
Preliminary budget forecasted to increase 3%

The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 16, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2014
Tax rate stays flat for county residents

For the second year in a row, the property tax base climbed, this year from $24.9 billion to $25.9 billion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2022
ODA baseball, Lakewood Ranch High softball headed to state tournament

The Thunder will play Monday in Fort Myers while the Mustangs will play Friday in Clermont.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 28, 2025
State loan program is best option for town sewer project

Voting "yes" on the town referendum in the March 11 election will save the town millions of dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Award-winning golf architect talks his plan for Bobby Jones

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • May 31, 2013
Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

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