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  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2021
City favors open-air trolley for islands transit

The City Commission is interested in spending additional money to expand a transportation service between downtown and Lido Key, though it’s unclear how the route may be funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2026
After 45 years, liver transplant recipient is still grateful for a second chance

Ron Cornella is among the longest-living transplant recipients in the United States, receiving his transplant at the age of 26 in 1980.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 10, 2025
Braden River HS sends program-record 8 wrestlers to state championships

Learn more about the wrestlers who had a record-breaking season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Kevin Cooper

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
Longboat: the virtual reality

This town is a quiet, peaceful paradise, right? Maybe not to longtime residents, but it plays its role well in cyberspace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 16, 2021
Sarasota EDC: Take it private

Mike Moran sealed the deal by proposing to defund the economic development organization. The private sector should be in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 25, 2012
Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Letters to the Editor: Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 12, 2023
Riding along with Longboat Key Police beach, marine patrol units

A reporter spends a day on the job with the officers who patrol and keep the waterways and beaches safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 14, 2022
Sarasota board votes down developer's plan to raze 100-year-old building

The Historic Preservation Board unanimously refused the request to tear down Mira Mar in order to build 70 condos.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 24, 2021
School Board of Manatee County extends mask mandate

A mask mandate with opt-out option will be in place for the School District of Manatee County until Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 16, 2023
SPD investigates accidental death at condo construction site

A painter fell 13 floors at the Bayso condominiums construction site in The Quay and later died.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 3, 2023
Town workshop to focus on electric vehicles

The Feb. 22 Longboat Key event will cover topics of sustainability for potential buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 10, 2022
Market on Longboat Key hosts last event

There have been two other events at Town Center Green in 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch market results in solid return

St. Clare Women's Guild holds Arts and Crafts Market

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2022
Missing woman returns home safely, police say

The 45-year-old woman was last seen on 10th Street nearly a week ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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