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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat gets AA+ credit rating for firehouse projects

Longboat Key sought a credit rating as it prepares to go to the bond market to fund a voter approved project to renovate the island's fire stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean White

The Riverview High quarterback talks offseason improvement areas and overcoming mistakes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
How to train for a 5K

Running coach Holly Johnson weighs in with tips and tricks on how to prepare for a 5K.

  • Health
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
School Board to narrow superintendent shortlist

Sarasota County School Board’s superintendent shortlist will get a little shorter today as school board members prepare to select candidates to interview ahead of the board’s final vote on Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Aldi opens East County location

Lockwood Ridge/SR 70 intersection now features three grocery stores.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2016
Traffic study needs local funds

A $675,000 study will examine seasonal traffic on the barrier islands but local money is needed to help pay for the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2015
Larson requests underground utilities feedback

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss cost options to bury underground utility wires and poles at its June 1 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 24, 2015
County sets sights on public-land hunting

Sarasota County commissioners approved a change to language that determines how people use public lands, to open the way for hunting. The item approved at Monday’s meeting removes hunting from a list of specifically restricted activities, on public land

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
SMR brings home shopping to UTC

The interactive area will help potential guyers click with Lakewood Ranch homes and builders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 18, 2013
"Vocal Vixens" deliver a divine evening

"Vocal Vixens" deliver a divine evening

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 20, 2013
Camp Spotlight: SAND SCULPTING CAMP

Children weren't afraid to get a little sandy Wednesday, June 12, during the first session of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sand Sculpting Camp, held on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
Big Cat Habitat to county: Stop the flooding

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on the county's radar for three years, and little has been done.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Stingrays shuffle near Longboat Key beaches

Sting injuries were on the rise in October, making a day at the beach painful for some visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key's high-water rescue vehicle gets fresh coat of paint

Utility 9 is officially in use in the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway

Volunteers showed up this week to replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key, and they're starting work on the wider park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
Main Street bar brokers liquor license compromise

The owner of Raffurty’s Bar and Grill worked with neighbors to establish noise restrictions and other guidelines for the downtown business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2010
Man on the Street: Reactions to the Key Club approval

Longboat Key residents share their reactions to Wednesday's decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Ranch DEAL stalls

State College of Florida Officials are not actively working on the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab the college announced, with partners, in January.

  • East County
  • News
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