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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 29, 2021
Longboat Key is beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Everywhere you go on the island, it's apparent the season is upon us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
East County physical education teachers connect with students through cycling

Lost cockatiel flies away from Lakewood Ranch home but returned after safe landing in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2020
Two Sarasota students excluded from school due to coronavirus exposure

The students are healthy but had contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
Sarasota metro has highest home ownership rate in the country

At 82.3%, the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area was rated No. 1 by financial services website SmartAsset among all metros across the country in residents who own their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • April 13, 2023
Patients with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer May Benefit from an Easier Treatment Option

Dr. Scionti has worked extensively with HIFY and has performed more than 1,000 successful procedures worldwide.

  • Health
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  • May 19, 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Seaplace dances the night away

Seaplace residents gathered at the condominium’s “Dance the Night Away” party Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat Harbour travels Around the World

Longboat Harbour residents had a global celebration at its Around the World party Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Firefighters, town talk contract

The town's labor attorney, Reynolds Allen, said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract, which begins Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2016
Sister act

Hannah and Sophia Hritz are looking forward to finally being able to play together on the same court as Sarasota Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
News Briefs

Hines' first day on the commission is Dec. 4

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 10, 2025
City hosts traffic calming plan town hall

A town hall meeting is the first phase of public input as the city of Sarasota develops a new plan to slow down traffic and improve safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
City, businesses search for downtown sign compromise

For some, a conversation about businesses placing signs in the public right-of-way has become an opportunity to stand up to a frequent foil of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Cops Corner

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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 17, 2020
Don't expect emergency sirens anytime soon in Longboat Key

Commissioners discussed the town's emergency notification system on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2024
Free ways to get fit and stay healthy in Sarasota

From beach yoga to high-intensity training at The Bay, the city has something to offer fitness seekers of all stripes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2009
Hope in the Unseen

Several Gulf Coast window and shutter companies see hope in a new insurance rule. One entrepreneur is even opening a new showroom to meet the expected demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Giacomo's Bar and Lounge kicks off Sunday

The long-awaited Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge in Whitney Beach Plaza is counting down toward a grand opening on Super Bowl Sunday.

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