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Results for: RebatesMe Referral Code "HY5FFS" – Earn Cashback on Every Purchase

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2010
Islandside project postponed indefinitely

Longboat Key Club and Resort and town officials told the Town Commission they need more time to review differences with the revised project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Condominium owners worried about Citizens Insurance decision

Siesta condominium owners this week were seeking clarification about a ruling that could lead to their paying as much as five times more for wind damage insurance policies.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
News Briefs

Town chooses its people over sea turtles; Firefighter contract still hangs in limbo; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2016
Lid lifts on sewage turnover

Two Lakewood Ranch districts target a January 2017 turnover of lift stations to the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Pledge unites Grand Bay financial roundtable

A group of the condominium's residents want politicians to pledge to return the word 'united' to the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2024
National Nurses Week shines light on local nurses

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses share their passion for their careers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Groundhog Day at the beach

Every six, seven, eight years, the barrier islands need to renourish their beaches. And every time, federal and state agencies delay the projects. There must be a better way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library upgrades, Lorraine Road prioritized for 2026

Manatee County commissioners started the budget process, but the final budget won't be approved until September.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Whitney Beach owner welcomes modifications

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board reduced a proposed height modification for Whitney Beach Plaza from five stories to four stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 12, 2018
Two developments bring new single-family home options to Longboat

The Preserve and Banyan Village Estates under construction on island's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Manatee County approves purchase of six new ambulances

The new ambulances will replace older models that are nearing the end of their life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2023
Sarasota golfer headed to Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National

Jolie Pastorick won the girls 14-15 division at The Bear's Club in Jupiter last October with 143 points.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Florence Katz at 100: ‘I’ve loved every day’

Longtime Sarasota philanthropist Florence Katz turns 100 July 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 16, 2024
Health coach offers holistic wellness education on Longboat

Mirabai Holland's Lose-to-Win program teaches participants how to balance diet, stress, exercise and sleep.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 18, 2023
Dogs become part of the family at Donte's Den Foundation in Myakka

Donte's Den is an animal sanctuary that also provides low-cost pet care to members of the military and first responders who are deployed.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
When kids can't afford to play soccer, Lakewood Ranch nonprofit steps forward

The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club fundraises to cover about $100,000 each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 17, 2022
Class Act: Sharing the Joy of Learning in the Arts

A talented artist developed an early childhood program for the Toledo Museum of Art, which remains a cornerstone of the museum’s education division.

  • LWR Life
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