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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
County launches comprehensive plan process

At Sarasota County's comprehensive plan update kick off meeting last night, residents were invited to post thoughts and ideas about plan changes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 15, 2014
Hot Flash: Cold weather fashion

Black Tie's Heather Merriman bundled up, braved the cold and headed out to St. Armands Circle to find the scoop on the trendiest winter fashions and tips on the best ways to dress for winter weather.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 29, 2024
FPL volunteers decorate Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station for the holidays

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue was the first stop in a holiday makeover tour of local police and fire stations by Florida Power and Light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Scott Farrington takes over as Manatee supervisor of elections

The former chief of staff in the elections office will return to the office as its supervisor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Ken Sanborn

In September 2010, Longboat Key resident Ken Sanborn formally unveiled plans for Miami 24/7 - a movie-studio project intended for Lakewood Ranch. In mid-May, Sanborn Studios LLC will begin filming the first 13 episodes of its first TV series, "Miami 24/7."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 2010 Sarasota Folk Festival

The seventh annual Sarasota Folk Festival strums into town this weekend at Oscar Scherer State Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Observer offers unique content on its website

While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle (you can even save your puzzle and come back to it later); weekly E-editions of each paper; our online 'It's Read Everywhere' contest; and an interactive Weather page that shows you current conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Elementary School students stuck on learning

Braden River Elementary School students tape principal, assistant principal to wall

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Our View: Boat-trailer trash; or is it?

Knowing the history of restrictive zoning on Longboat Key, it's quite remarkable that now, in 2013, 58 years after the town's incorporation, there is not a law on Longboat Key's books banning the parking of boats in residential yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel proposal receives endorsement

The county’s Planning Commission voted in favor of special exceptions to accommodate a 120-room hotel near the south bridge onto the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2025
City halts progress for 18-story condo development Obsidian

Residents of the adjacent Bay Plaza succeed in their long-awaited chance to thwart the development of the Sarasota's tallest condominium tower. Now the matter is likely headed it court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Prose and Kohn: The next level

At places like Marshall, Indiana and Mississippi State, area athletes are shining.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2018
Cops Corner: No license to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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