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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Ranch reports real estate recovery

Recent sales statistics include, 257 homes sold in the Lakewood Ranch zip code 34202 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31. Of those 257 homes, 15% sold at or above asking price.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2017
Community Supported Agriculture program now available in Lakewood Ranch

Organization looks to bring farm-to-table connection for East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks seek storage area for its food donation program

The Elks provide more than 500 children with free meals through its Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Neighbors: Kate O'Shea

Sarasota roller-derby coach Kate O'Shea is using her experience as a former player to help her team skate circles around the competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
Team Euphemia Haye walks for diabetes cure

Euphemia Haye restaurant owners Ray and D'Arcy Arpke fight to advance treatment for the disease that has been part of their daughter's life since she was in college.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 16, 2025
With $2.3M in pledges, Longboat Key's library vision comes closer to reality

Town officials are leading a final push to “Complete the Green” and raise the remaining $1.2 million needed for the larger meeting space and outdoor terrace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2024
For enhanced public library, LBK Foundation needs to raise $3.5M

A single donation of roughly that size could also come with naming rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Q&A: In conversation with new Save Our Seabirds CEO Aaron Virgin

Virgin comes to the organization from just across its parking lot as he previously worked at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 25, 2022
Bay Street Dog Park opens after county unleashing event

Sarasota County has a new dog park inside Bay Street Park. The off-leash park now has dog exercise equipment, shaded seating and water fountains made for both dogs and people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Doing Business: Gigi's Cupcakes

Gigi's Cupcakes bakes and sells fresh gourmet cupcakes every day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
After 50 years, couple's love stays in style

On March 5, Linda and Joseph Meece, who now live in Crystal River, celebrated their 50th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2012
Both Ringling roundabouts now open

A roundabout at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue opened yesterday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2015
BRSC registration underway

Registration for the Braden River Soccer Club fall recreational season is now open.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Vote now for your favorite "It's Read Everywhere" photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Former Chevron owner shifts gears

Robby Self now operates Grooms Motors & Automotive, at 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where he provides auto repair and maintenance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2025
Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2022
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installs new officers

The new leaders were made official during a special mass and celebrated at a lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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