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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The smell of something dangerous

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2024
New bill could pose problems for East County homeowners associations

Florida House Bill 1203 goes into effect on July 1 and limits what HOAs can prohibit, such as work trucks in driveways.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 28, 2013
Candidates employ social skills

As the at-large City Commission election season intensifies, candidates post Facebook updates and Tweet, trying to get the attention of younger voters.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2025
YourObserver.com's most-read stories of 2025 typically connected with deeper issues

Big-picture issues, such as new trash cans and disappearing art, strike a chord with readers. But there were exceptions in this year's top headlines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key police gets new boat

A WCIND grant worth $215,000 paid for the new 32-foot Yellowfin Offshore boat.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 25, 2015
#MakeYourDayHarder to make your days longer

Dr. Mike Evans' campaign encourages small lifestyle changes to increase longevity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 19, 2023
Lakewood Ranch entrepreneurs launch pickleball accessory brand

Pure Dink offers pickleball jewelry, bags, eyeglass holders and cocktail glasses.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2023
Former East County high school athletes excel at next level

These five alums are continuing the success they started with their local playing careers.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
After Manatee County Commission vote, Vanessa Baugh remains commission chair

Motion asking that Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh step down from her role as chair is denied 4-3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2017
Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Groin notice makes wave for Beer Can users

Former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash wants a state hearing to review three proposed groins for Longboat Key's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday at the facility.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 28, 2025
Two enter Longboat Town Commission race

Gary Coffin and Nick Gladding have submitted their names to be in running for Districts 1 and 3, respectively.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Lewis starts work at City Hall

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis will have to deal with the ongoing computer investigation as well as budget meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 14, 2011
Pure Barre comes to town

This summer saw a new exercise technique added to the options locally available to fitness seekers.

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