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By Mark Bergin |
August 11, 2021

Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

Longboat Key
News

By Cassidy Alexander |
July 31, 2017

‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2024

Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations

The Sarasota neighborhood was chosen as the 29th best place to retire in America in a survey of retirees by MarketBeat.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
August 30, 2018

County floats higher standards for amendments

In November, voters will consider a commission-initiated charter amendment that would create more stringent rules for citizen-initiated charter amendments.

Sarasota
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By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2019

Commission OKs final changes to Village parking rules

Residents and town have been discussing street parking, speed limits for months.

Longboat Key
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By Eric Garwood |
December 3, 2019

Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

Longboat Key
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In Memoriam |
March 21, 2023

Larry “Sammy” Corbitt

Larry “Sammy” Corbitt, 80, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2023.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 11, 2010

Longboat 7-Eleven to close

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will close next month because a new lease could not be negotiated.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
September 21, 2011

JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy's 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.

East County
Sports

By Katie Johns |
December 11, 2016

Competitors ace Observer Challenge

The 17th annual tournament brought 120 players to the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center over the weekend.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
October 15, 2015

Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

Sarasota
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
November 6, 2019

Veterans Day 2019: Thank you for your service

On the eve of Veterans Day, a personal story and gratitude to those who serve.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Amanda Sebastiano |
May 7, 2015

Heritage Harbour earmarks more dollars for ponds, reserves

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District's supervisors reviewed a first draft of a 2015-2016 budget at their May 5 meeting at the East County community, located off State Road 64.