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Results for: Vanity Wagon Discount Code “AVA”– Save Up To 40% on All Orders

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 10, 2024
City considers reducing number of co-sponsored special events

Taxpayer costs for 15 events have increased 33.5% in two years, prompting Sarasota city commissioners to ponder the return on investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
News Briefs

Beach presentation now online at town website; Beach project scheduled to begin this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
News Briefs

Old Publix building coming down this week; Municipal Finance Today recognizes IT Department; Mote-rescued turtle 'Murph' released on Lido Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2026
Assisted-living facility near downtown wins rezoning approval

On second reading, a divided Sarasota City Commission approves Alderman Oaks rezoning without a site plan, opening the door for proposed renovation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2020
Carl Abbott: Architect of Time

The seventh annual SarasotaMOD Weekend honors the  once and future legacy of architect Carl Abbott.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 2, 2009
Florida institutes news seat belt law

On June 30, a new seat belt law went into effect, making it a primary offense not to wear a seat belt. The change means that law enforcement officers can pull over cars if they spot a driver, front seat passenger or individuals under 18 years old not wearing a seat belt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves contract with Manatee County for joint public safety radio system

The radio system will cover 67 agencies and 8,100 stations combined in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 20, 2015
This week in history 8.20.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2023
The price tag to put Sarasota County Sheriff’s officers on patrol

Population growth means a call for more sworn officers in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota organizations hope for greener area around Celery Fields

Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast and Sarasota Audubon Society share their hopes for the Quads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 1, 2019
For teens, ‘Star Wars’ is more than a movie

Selby Library held is first ever Star Wars Party on July 25, which featured a game of trivia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies

New club commodores partner with the Coast Guard to teach residents what to do when disaster strikes on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

Factory Girl: Triple the Style

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Bradenton taxing district showdown nears

Residents clash about formation of special taxing district to form a preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 14, 2016
Construction begins on south Siesta Daiquiri Deck

Daiquiri Deck’s fourth location in Sarasota County will be located on the top level of a three-floor structure at the corner of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. reveals owners could occupy the units again if they put $600,500 into the dilapidated units.

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