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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee County rejects funding requests; Crosswalk, beach discussions rescheduled; Town Hall to close for Memorial Day; Town receives four applications for committee

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
News Briefs

Fire Department receives top marks; Rats discovered at Town Hall; Holiday schedule

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

Attorney selection time approaches; Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup; Linley Street dock replacement to begin; Town hires new senior planner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Potable water service meters will be replaced throughout the town starting this month at no cost to water customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 8, 2024
Quality Care and a Supportive Birth Plan

“Education about what to include in a birth plan and an understanding of what our hospital offers can alleviate fears,” says Chrissy Coney, RNC, BSN, CLC, Birth Designer at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • Health
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 23, 2025
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small

From faux sleigh bells to tacos for Christmas dinner, residents serve up a heaping of their memories and rituals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Town Manager David Bullock reports to Condo Fed

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock provided an overview of the island's eventful summer and upcoming actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2021
New Longboat Key fire station to open in August

Southside firefighters have operated out of a temporary trailer since June 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Asolo gets chummy with alums

Asolo gets chummy with alums

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Jaleski questions town breakwaters

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn't be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Bookstore plants giving tree

Little Bookworms customers can brighten the holidays for children in need through the shop's first holiday Giving Tree.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Our View: Economically, a 'unipole' is it

To hear a wireless communications expert explain Longboat Key's cellphone options, you can see why unipoles on the north end make sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education approved a Manatee County School District plan to meet the state-required 3% fund balance by June 20, 2014 - a decision that prevents state takeover.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 23, 2014
Put your best feet forward to maximize workouts

Treating your feet well goes beyond regular pedicures. Perform these simple moves to improve circulation, toe flexibility and mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
DeMarcay highrise plans hit setback

A developer's plans to construct an 18-story mixed-use building at the site of the DeMarcay Hotel have been jeopardized following a city ruling this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
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