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In Memoriam |
February 28, 2022

Margaret A. “Marge” Corry

Formerly of Longboat Key, Florida, and a longtime resident of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, Margaret died at age 83 on February 18, 2022.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
December 9, 2022

Manatee administrator says county government now more efficient

Scott Hopes says his reshuffling of departments and responsibilities in Manatee County government is now complete.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 11, 2010

Pierre drops out of IPOC

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition files another legal challenge to the Islandside project, while one of its members leaves the coalition.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 8, 2025

Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 17, 2025

The Farm at McIntosh Middle School fully opens

The 30,762-square-foot facility provides Sarasota students with a dedicated space for agricultural and horticultural projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Nick Friedman |
September 18, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 23, 2025

Resiliency projects top focus of Longboat Key’s 2026 planning

Projects in response to the 2024 hurricane season are among the top priorities during the commission's strategic planning retreat on April 21.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 6, 2010

IS TOWN HALL TOXIC?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors last month, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 30, 2023

Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Mark Bergin |
January 13, 2021

Longboat Key Historical Society cottage moves to Town Center site

The cottage was among the original structures of Whitney’s Beach Resort.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 15, 2021

Wrong time for new tax

It makes little sense for the Sarasota County Commission to adopt a new tax for mental health services — especially when living costs are rising rapidly and the county is awash in federal cash.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 13, 2022

Longboat advances green initiatives to improve, sustain environment

The town's green initiatives include monitoring and improving water quality, increasing multimodal options and optimizing energy consumption.

Longboat Key
News

By John Gudritz |
May 10, 2012

My View: Reflections on the season on Siesta

Another winter season on Siesta Key has come and gone. The weather was great, but, then, it was pretty mild throughout most of the United States.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
January 11, 2012

Black Tie & Tales

First week on the job; So in love

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
June 8, 2011

Our View: Budget needs more cutting

There is nothing easy about running a local government these days. Decisions that should have been made, or reversed, long ago are being forced now as property values keep declining and the economic future remains a general mystery. There is no more road to kick the can down.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Michael Eng |
September 14, 2011

Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.