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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 7

Gordon Silver photographed this great horned owl high in a palm tree off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 7 Distasteful demonstration 11:49 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Civil Disturbance. A woman told police she wanted them to take away a photograph of the president with an Adolf Hitler-like mustache being displayed by demonstrators. Police explained that the demonstration was orderly and that the First Amendment protected the photograph being shown. The woman was extremely upset that police would not remove the photo and requested the officer's business card.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z staff details concerns about Publix design, access

The Longboat Key P&Z staff has concerns about the scale of the supermarket's proposal for Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2014
City expects to approve Vue traffic study

Residents are still worried about the traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the project to move forward.

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  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • June 28, 2025
Take charge of your health now. Don't put it off until later.

Listening to your doctor can lead to exciting diets and exercise plans to make you look and feel healthier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2019
Cops Corner: They're not suspicious, they're just fine

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 6, 2020
Longboat Key hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Kopp returns home to Florida after spending about 10 years in North Carolina.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Observer to host candidates forum

The Longboat Observer will host a forum next week for District 1 commission candidates who will face off in a preliminary election Jan. 26. The candidates, Mayor Lee Rothenberg, Lee Pokoik and Lynn Larson, will be present to answer the public's questions. The forum, open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' cultural/media room, 6860 Longboat Drive South. For information call 383-5509.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Historical Society fish fry gets new name

This year, the Longboat Key Historical Society and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub will host the society's annual fish fry under a new name: "Grouper vs. Mullet Fry Off."

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  • March 31, 2026
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Key Club helps kids get smart start

Longboat Key Club and Resort Human Resources department is helping to get the new school year off to a smart start. Through an employee drive, dozens of new back-to-school items were donated and will be given to the children of employees who signed up to receive a 'Back to School' goody bag.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Town wants community input on island vision

A consultant will hold community meetings to gauge where the town is headed in the future and if its codes support that way of thinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 22, 2011
Neighbors: Jerry Knab

The 'Pied Piper' of Longboat Key makes fast friends during his walking routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2023
Tornadoes girls basketball whirls into regional finals

Booker High used lockdown defense to defeat Gibbs High 69-40 at home Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
News Briefs

Town Commission will consider property purchase; Sarasota Yacht Club refinances credit facility; Melon-headed whale headed to new facility

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