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By Nolan Peterson |
November 7, 2013

Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 1, 2009

Longboat's property values decline

The anticipated 10.1% decline this year marks only the second time since 1988 that taxable values have dropped year-to-year on the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 12, 2015

Key Club referendum decision coming tonight

Mail ballot returns will be announced tonight for the May 12 mail-only ballot Longboat Key Club referendum.

Longboat Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
February 18, 2015

Siesta Beach: No. 1 Again!

Based on positive user reviews and ratings, Siesta Key Beach ranked first of 25 beaches in the U.S for TripAdvisor award.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 5, 2025

September visits in Sarasota County down 15% from 2024

Data released by Visit Sarasota County shows continued downward tourism trend as drive distance travelers opt for more distant travel.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
April 4, 2012

Mayor Brown talks priorities

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown talks about the past year in the mayor's seat and where he hopes the town will go in the following year.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 3, 2017

Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
February 9, 2022

Country Club Shores home sells for more than $7 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops transactions at $7.73 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By David Conway |
January 29, 2021

City appoints James Rieser as chief of police

Rieser, a captain with nearly three decades of experience, will take the top job at the Sarasota Police Department following Bernadette DiPino’s resignation.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
June 7, 2021

Revved-up real estate market helps Longboat property values rebound

Early projections show a 5.37% increase in Longboat Key's property values compared to a year ago.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
December 16, 2015

Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 4, 2010

OUR VIEW: The populist panders for votes

Cynics that we are, we can't help but look at Gov. Charlie Crist's tax-cutting proposals last week as another example of Florida's Head Populist scrambling to buy votes.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
September 10, 2010

School board adopts budget, millage increase

Manatee district officials say the budget is as trim as it can get without affecting electives and other programs.

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
March 8, 2012

Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 19, 2011

County adopts no-kill policy

Manatee County has become the first county in the state to adopt a no-kill animal policy. The plan focuses on owner retention, adoption and spay/neutering programs.