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Results for: Redotpay Referral Code "kbw03" Get 20% Bonus On First Purchase

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2022
New FEMA maps bring changes in insurance standards

Longboat leaders hear about what's in store once Sarasota County maps are in force.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
Planning board nomination questioned

Country Club Shores resident Bradford Saivetz's nomination to the P&Z Board last week was disputed by some because he has previously opposed the Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat Key Police get new traffic cameras

New traffic cameras will give the Longboat Key Police Department access to a global database of suspects to help thwart crime.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
Living large at 'The Lodge'

East County resident transforms old clubhouse into a cultural mecca.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Tidewell Foundation puts Longboat office building on market for $3M

The office building currently houses The Paradise Center, Fitness Quest Longboat Key and medical offices.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 21, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Finding Vivian Maier'

"Finding Vivian Maier" is a triumphant treasure trove of visual pleasures wrapped in mystery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2025
Longboat Key's Wicker Inn tells its fans it won't reopen

Damaged in 2024's storms, the iconic resort is for sale.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Storm damage forces Van Wezel to cancel rest of 2024 schedule

The orchestra pit, kitchen, dressing rooms and production offices were all flooded.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key police give out award to hero

Taylor Rahn, who rescued five people from the water after their canoe capsized, was given a citizen citation Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2016
BRSC U13 girls win Region C tourney

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team captured the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Region C tournament March 19 and March 20.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

East County High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area fairways have soggy summer

Heavy summer rains dampen play at Manatee County golf courses.

  • East County
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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Colony Beach Resort unit owners offered $186,000 average buyout

Beleaguered Longboat Key condo and resort association needs 75% approval from unit owners

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