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Results for: Asterdex Discount Code : "d9F0DC" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 11

Bill Turnbull captured this photo of a great blue heron surveying rooftops in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider Verizon plans for nine cell poles

Town leaders will consider a plan to help improve cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
In Brief

Brenner donates funds to foundation; Jaleski says meeting was informative; Free condo foreclosure seminar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Larceny and burglary incidents are up, rescue calls are down, but overall crime numbers didn't change significantly during the first half of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2014
Bayfront residents push back against traffic study

The city has signaled a willingness to approve a bayfront development, but nearby residents believe an updated traffic study still falls short of legal requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 13, 2025
Goodwill sets up first Longboat Key location

The bookstore and donation drop-off at the outparcel of the new Brista Commons commercial complex is expected to open by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • June 17, 2009
Key Real Estate

Sales recordings surge the first week of June

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The board’s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 28, 2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has installed signs around the area to bring awareness to seagrass scarring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 29, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2014
Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

Owners of the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub aim to open this summer on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 16, 2014
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

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